Military Instructor

Job Summary

The Military Instructor reports to the principal of the assigned school with a dotted-line to the Director of Military Instruction and Executive Director for the Department of JROTC. The role involves setting an outstanding personal example for cadets, colleagues, and the community, instructing and supporting JROTC cadets in reaching and maintaining proficiency in military and all other applicable subjects, and organizing, coordinating, and directing JROTC activities.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and support JROTC cadets in reaching and maintaining proficiency in military and all other applicable subjects.
• Seek out new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques for improved instruction.
• Conduct JROTC curriculum training in accordance with applicable law, Cadet Command regulations, and policies.
• Adhere to and/or prepare a weekly training schedule to include daily class topics, all military events, military team practice, meetings, and the uniform of the day.
• Manage the merit/demerit system for assigned classes.
• Perform administrative tasks, including maintenance of electronic student records, enrollment reports, and other student reports as required.
• Carry out logistics tasks, including preparing requisitions for items that may be necessary for classrooms and the instructional process.
• Market the JROTC program in the school and community in an effort to recruit and retain new students.
• Aid in the development of the community relations plan using military expertise to expand the school’s outreach.
• Counsel and mentor students on their military and academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets.
• Assist interested students in applying for JROTC scholarships and completing service academy applications.
• Participate in staff meetings, school committees, and student activities.
• Interpret and/or implement school, program, and military regulatory guidance.
• Conduct risk assessment to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities; observe and enforce Army and school safety guidelines.
• Participate in instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the school district.
• Meet or exceed continuing education requirements of the state, school district, and the specific military branch.
• Plan and coordinate cadet attendance for the annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge; Conduct training and other activities as prescribed by the camp commander.
• Facilitate and participate in JROTC marching.
• Organize, coordinate, and direct JROTC activities in the school, including adventure training, drill and academic competitions, service learning projects, awards ceremonies, military balls, and other activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university (must be acquired within five years of hire).
• JROTC Certification required.
• Experience Required: Minimum of ten (10) years of service in the military (Army National Guard Reserve, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marines Reserve, or Army and Other Military Branches Must Be Retired From Active Duty (20 years of service)).

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.