Mililani High: Senior Army Instructor (SAI), 73964 (2026-03169)

About the Role

The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) serves as the Department Head of the high school’s JROTC program and the overall leader of the JROTC unit. The SAI is responsible for the supervision, management, and direction of the JROTC unit, including Army Instructors (AIs), Cadets, and any school staff assigned to the program. Key responsibilities include ensuring the quality of JROTC classroom instruction, the safe conduct of all JROTC co-curricular activities, and the professional development and training of instructors and Cadets. Refer to the United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) Regulation 145-2, paragraph 5-6, for a detailed list of SAI functions and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• U.S. Army Commissioned Officer (grades O3-O6) or Warrant Officer (grades W1-W5) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service.
• Retired or separated from active duty within the past 5 years, or currently serving in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
• Pre-qualified by the USACC as a JROTC instructor.

This position is vetted through the ROTC Office. Only candidates referred from the ROTC Office will be considered. For inquiries, contact Edgardo Rivera.

Benefits

• Compensation: 12-month teachers are compensated according to the Bargaining Unit 05 12-month salary schedule.
• Paid Leave: 21 days of paid sick leave, 14 days of paid vacation, and state/federal holidays (conditions apply per collective bargaining agreement).
• Health Insurance: The State contributes to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans (eligibility requirements apply).
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Employees may deduct health care premiums pre-tax to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal/state income and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits typically requires 10 years of service and age 62, or 30 years of service and age 55. More information.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment provider (eligibility requirements apply).
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for tax-deferred retirement investments with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses (eligibility requirements apply).
• Social Security & Workers’ Compensation: State contributions to social security; workers’ compensation for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association; additional union-provided benefits may apply. More information.

Benefits are subject to change and vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Paydays occur on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of each month.

Schedule

12-month work year for certificated teachers.