General Description

Coordinates a JROTC program at the secondary school level according to law, regulations, policies and principles. Teaches JROTC subjects as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Complex work is performed within specific program objectives and policies; employee communicates with school principal to plan work and coordinates with others to ensure program effectiveness. Contacts are made regularly and frequently with instructional and administrative personnel as well as Army personnel and others outside of the school system.

Essential Job Functions

• Organizes, develops and administers a model secondary school JROTC program to include an instructional program and extracurricular activities.
  
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with instructional and administrative personnel; provides leadership and direction in carrying out the program as defined by JROTC regulations.
  
• Plans and delivers a community JROTC introduction program.
  
• Teaches JROTC as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Counsels cadets on their performance within the Corps of Cadets.
  
• Supervises after school teams as required.
  
• Assists cadets in applying for Senior ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments.
  
• Prepares budget requests and revisions; recommends purchases and expenditures; maintains financial records as required.
  
• Documents program activities and provides reports in compliance with national and local JROTC guidelines.
  
• Maintains administrative and support reference materials required to be available in the school.
  
• Maintains arms and supply facilities in strict compliance with military security regulations.
  
• Assists in the preparation of regular reports for presentation to the school board on issues related to JROTC.
  
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
  
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
  
• Uses Curriculum Manager to plan daily instructional activities.
  
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for JROTC students. Working knowledge of current practices in alternative education. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver individualized resources and services in a JROTC format. Demonstrated ability to effectively listen and communicate program goals to others, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
Requirements

Minimum 5 years documented work experience. Valid Virginia driver's license. Must be approved by JROTC eligibility committee and hold a valid JROTC Instructor Certification and be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in JROTC Instruction.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.