Instructor JROTC Air Force

Teacher JROTC Air Force

Job Code: 88652

Job Family/Function: 65 - Teachers\\Content-Specific

FLSA: Exempt

Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Teacher

Pay Grade:

Duration (days/year): 201

Locations(s): School-Based

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Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Air Force JROTC is a full program, and not confined to the "regular" school day and not confined to the classroom. Air Force JROTC instructors conduct academic classes during the regular school day, but also supervise Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs) after regular school hours. LDRs are experiential learning activities like drill teams, academic bowl teams, marksmanship teams, etc. A robust and successful AFJROTC program will often have several active LDRs at any time of year. General Job Description > Air University (AU) > Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (af.edu)

What you will do

Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) will provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering enduring partnerships and relationships with high schools, educational institutions, and communities that help meet the AFJROTC citizen development mission.

Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force JROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on the school’s schedule.

Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An Air Force JROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These after school activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading after school activities involves significant organizational skills, strong teambuilding skills, and physical stamina.

Lead Off-Campus Events. An Air Force JROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and to march in parades with their cadets. Leading off campus events involves significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in hectic situations.

Successfully incorporate Air Force JROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties.

Clearly convey course material to cadets. Grades cadets’ work and provides academic feedback. Provides a safe and efficient learning environment.

Challenges motivate, and influence the students of JROTC to develop positive character attributes.

Adhere to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as the District’s policies and procedures.Education Qualifications

Master's Degree Preferred Experience Qualifications

Enlisted instructors Retired noncommissioned officer with at least a Bachelor’s degree Extensive experience in leadership, supply, administration, drill and ceremony, teaching, and many have experience working with youth groups Required Skills and Abilities

More specific degree, certification, and experience requirements will be included in the position announcement as vacancies occur. Licenses and Certifications

Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification Required

TN Department of Education licensed JROTC Instructor Required Equivalency

Starting At: $0.00

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

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