POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general
direction of the principal, the JROTC Instructor (Non- Commissioned Officer) is responsible for: The delivery, design and implementation of
the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Develops short and long range plans for achieving JROTC curriculum
goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons,
and formulates appropriate lesson plans during the school year;
Prepares and delivers lesson plans and courses in the
history, purpose and structure of the military services; ethical values and
principles of good citizenship; leadership; physical fitness; and military
drills and formations and administers, and grades assessments and provides feedback;
Mantains and completes reports through automated systems
as directed by respective service branch;
Maintains accurate and complete JROTC student records as
required by the certifying service branch command headquarters and Prince George’s County Public Schools
policies and administrative procedures;
Maintains a working knowledge of new instructional
methods, technology and equipment; Creates a classroom environment conducive to
learning and the personal growth of students;
Plans and monitors a program of study that understands
and takes into account the needs, interests, and abilities of individuals to
ensure proper progress and counseling of cadets.
Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular
activities for ROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other
special activities;
Complies with school district safety guidelines when
instructing, supervising, monitoring, and accompanying cadets;
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities;
Attends staff development programs, department meetings
and other professional activities;
Sets an example and models positive attitudes, knowledge,
and skills for cadets; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of military subjects as taught through JROTC programs;
Must possess effective instructional delivery
techniques, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate
students to excel;
Ability to provide
instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability to work with
diverse populations;
Ability to explain
military and civics subjects;
Ability to infuse
technology into curriculum;
Ability
to appropriately maintain confidential information; and
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must complete
assessment and approval for JROTC Instructional
assignment by their respective service branch. Must complete
instructional certification conducted by their respective service branch within
one year of hire.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and directs
the work of student teachers, paraprofessional educators and volunteers
assigned to the classroom.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The physical requirements include being able to sit or stand for an extended period of time, sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students, speak clearly so that others may understand clearly, and hear and understand speech at normal levels.