JROTC Instructor, Keams Canyon

POSITION TITLE:

JROTC Instructor

REPORTS TO:

High School Principal

DEPARTMENT:

High School

CATEGORY:

Certified

CONTRACT TERM:

Eleven Months (11)

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

JROTC Instructor who is innovative, enthusiastic and looking for the opportunity to prepare students for a successful future. Hopi Junior Senior High School is committed to helping all students develop skills in the areas of personal-social growth, educational planning and career and vocational development. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Army Instructor is responsible for the conduct of academic and extracurricular instruction and training of Cadets enrolled in JROTC. This position is responsible to the Principal for accurate completion of all records and reports required by the high school and district.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Teaches JROTC classes which may include: Citizenship-Ethical Values, Integrity, Responsibility and Respect for Constituted Authority; U.S. Constitution; Leadership; Federal&Military Justice System; Communications-Oral&Substance Abuse Prevention; Self-esteem; Teamwork; American Military History; Educational&Vocational Opportunities. Supervises students in all activities such as a Drill&Ceremony, Rifle Team, Color Guard, Honor Guard, and Physical Fitness/Raider Team. Develops special activity lesson plans such as drills&ceremonies, marksmanship, color and honor guards, and adventure training. Coordinates with feeder schools for pre-enrollment activities. Coordinates guest speakers. Tailors course content to meet student and school district needs. Conducts leadership academy of students/cadets selected for leadership positions.Coaches various JROTC varsity athletic teams. Conducts adventure training such as rappelling and orienteering. Coordinates promotion and award ceremonies. Maintains and submits academic and military records and report to the Senior High School Principal and U.S. Army Cadet Command, as required. Ensures security of equipment.Requisitions applicable Army publications required for training and academic activities. Assumes duties as the Department of Defense Service Educational Activity (SEA) Donation Program Representative. Assumes duties as U.S. Army Property Book Officer, Military Property Manager, and Military Property Custodian.Conducts and assists in the annual Spring Leadership Camp. Maintains professional conduct consistent with effective and orderly education to protect students, maintain district property, and abide by school policies and rules. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of best practice teaching strategies. Knowledge of best practices in classroom management. Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques. Knowledge of district rules of conduct and ethics. Skills in monitoring and correcting student behavior. Professional verbal and written communication skills; ability to instruct and maintain emotional control under stress.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship with others. Knowledge of general school site rules and policy. Knowledge of Governing Board rules of conduct and policy. Skill in communicating orally and in writing. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, possess the ability to interact professionally and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public.QUALIFICATIONS:

Be a retired U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer, in the grade of Staff Sergeant (E6) through Command Sergeant Major (E9) or Sergeant Major (E9) drawing full retirement benefits. Be certified by U.S. Army Cadet Command to teach Army JROTC. Obtain Arizona Department of Education certificate in the area of JROTC within 3 months of accepting Army Instructor position.Meet U.S. Army height and weight standards for certification as JROTC Instructor. PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:

Hopi/Indian Preference in employment considered. Valid State Driver Licenses. Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. Must successfully pass employment background checks within the last five years which include state, federal and local tribe.

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:

Hopi/Indian preference in employment will be practiced, in accordance to the Hopi Tribe, "any person who is presently an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe." Shall mean that in selection process Indian candidates who meet or surpass qualifications for a position shall be given preference for positions established by the Governing Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs., such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work of students.