SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR COLONEL - MILITARY INSTRUCTION (9TH - 12TH GRADE)

About the role

The Senior Army Instructor Colonel JROTC Instructor teaches the High School Military Science program (JROTC) to a diverse student population (9th - 12th Grade). This position will be at John F. Kennedy High School.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Maintains discipline and monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students.
• Reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
• Administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Requirements

• Senior Army Instructors (SAI) are required to have a Bachelor's degree.
• Army Instructors (AI) are required by the Army to have an Associate’s degree.
• Be formally commissioned by a branch of the military.
• Be formally certified by the Army before you may apply for this position.
• Be authorized by the State Department of Education with a Junior ROTC - Endorsement.
• Previous formal Military experience required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Works effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• The ability to adapt to a changing work environment with a positive attitude and problem-solving approach.
• The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to accurately record, transfer, and relate information is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, or another language, in the areas of speaking, listening and/or reading preferred and may be required for some positions.

Skills

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Benefits

DPS offers a range of total rewards including; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. Other benefits may vary depending on the specific position.

Pay

Salary set by the United States Army. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.