Military Science JROTC Instructor, Wilmington

Position Type: High School Teaching/Career Tech

Date Posted: 5/20/2026

Location: Laurel Oaks Career Campus

Date Available: 08/01/2026

Closing Date: 06/03/2026

District: Great Oaks Career Campuses Requirements: Retired Army Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer preferred U.S. Army Cadet Command Certified JROTC Instructor Must possess or qualify for Ohio Department of Education Military Science Certification Bachelor's Degree Required

Description: Provides an environment for student learning and achievement through content planning and learning objectives while maintaining a military service certificate and complying with District and Ohio Department of Education requirements by performing the following duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following .

Other duties may be assigned. Follows prescribed curriculum using approved textbooks, workbooks and instructional materials. Designs meaningful and sequential instruction and relevant learning activities to meet instructional goals. Demonstrates knowledge of content, pedagogy and knowledge of students' competencies and interests.Prepares and uses daily lesson plans and submits to administration in prescribed manner. Uses support services and resources to enhance the teaching and learning process. Creates an environment where creativity and student engagement are valued and encouraged. Teaches the prescribed JROTC curriculum.Maintains positive classroom management by setting and communicating high, consistent expectations for learning and achievement. Provides instruction in military drill and physical fitness. Maintain active duty standards for physical fitness. Organizes classroom and/or laboratory in a manner that is conducive to learning.Provides maintenance and security of the facility and equipment. Manages the program/teaching supplies. Promotes and maintains a safe environment as defined by district policies and procedures. Assures appropriate supervision of students at all times. Writes and updates lesson plans for JROTC curriculum and other preparation requirements.Adapts learning activities to meet the competency level of each student. Incorporates current practices from business, industry and education. Communicates expectations to students and parents. Clearly identifies and presents learning objectives to students on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis.Involves appropriate representatives from business and industry to support instruction. Utilizes technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. Reflects on and modifies teaching practices based on student learning and achievement. Participates in professional growth activities. Requisitions, surveys and secures all government furnished equipment (includes uniforms, training aids, books, drill rifles, air rifles, organizational equipment).Follows prescribed district and campus policies and procedures regarding grades, assessments and other areas as specified by the building management team. Plans extracurricular activities for the JROTC unit (Including color/honor guard ceremonies, drill teams, rifle teams competitive meets, field meets, field trips, leadership camps, etc.)Attends service-sponsored training to keep abreast of current requirements of program management. Prepares financial vouchers to the service for reimbursement of expenditures to the school, made in support of the JROTC unit. Establishes and maintains contact with civic and veterans organizations to obtain their recognition and support of the JROTC program.Maintains up to date knowledge of technology utilized by the district. Must satisfy all job related attendance requirements. A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

Availability of Position:

August 2026

Salary Range:

Minimum: $48,378.60 Placement on the salary schedule is commensurate with educational preparation and work experience in the field - 185-day contract

Application Procedure:

Apply online at

Application Deadline:

June

3 , 2026

Until position is filled.

Equal Opportunity: All Great Oaks Career Campuses educational activities, employment practices, programs and services are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.