2025-2026 JROTC Instructor

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for leading, managing, and implementing the overall JROTC unit program according to national, state,
and district standards. Leads other assigned instructors in promoting cadet intellectual, social, patriotic, character
education, and physical growth. Responsible for managing and implementing the military service’s national
education curriculum and program requirements to include the preparation, planning, coordination, and supervision
of all co-curricular service learning, special activities or events (military ball, drill meets, honor guards, and other
extra-curricular activities). Supervises property management and budget control for the unit and administers the
automated cadet record system (JUMS) and reporting for military and district information.

Qualifications:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
1. Implement and coordinate the Army’s national curriculum, lesson plans, curriculum extra-curricular activities,
and objectives with other content areas in order to provide for transfer of learning and knowledge.
2. Instruct 180 hours of military directed subject materials in classroom and leadership laboratory environment.
3. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Army and district curriculum
program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
4. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences. Present the subject matter
according to guidelines established by Cadet Command, Texas Education Agency, board policies, and
administrative regulations.
5. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education
students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Plans (IEP).
6. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and
methods according to district requirements.
7. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Keep informed of and comply with
state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
8. Coordinate, collaborate, and compile data for data records in the automated cadet database (JUMS).
9. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and or volunteer(s).
10. Integrate appropriate technologies in the teaching/learning process.
11. Determine and supervise cadets who serve in key leadership positions (command and staff).
12. Administer, advise and appraise extracurricular teams (drill, rifle, physical training and academic challenge).
13. Assumes direct responsibility for the development of appropriate behavior of students within the school
setting by establishing and maintaining effective discipline and management procedures.
14. Administer, advise, coordinate, and supervise special activities or events such as the annual military ball, drill
meets, and summer leadership camp, football game support, college visits, business/corporation visits.
15. Support the mission of JROTC and the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization
16. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social,
and emotional development of students.
17. Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to board policies,
administrative regulations, and IEP’s.
18. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
19. Coordinates instructional activities and collaborates with other professional staff, both school and nonschool-based, as required to maximize learning opportunities.
20. Assist in the selection of appropriate instructional materials.

Communication
21. Establish and maintain professional and open lines of communication with students and their parents,
principals, colleagues and community members.
22. Implement and maintain communication and coordination with the school faculty and staff to promote cadet
involvement in school activities, cadet recruitment, and retention.

Policy Implementation
23. Willing to wear the appropriate service uniform and meet personal grooming standards as outlined in service
regulations.
24. Uphold and enforce Cadet Command regulations, school rules, administrative regulations, district
philosophy, board policies, and present subject matter according to established guidelines.
25. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Attend and participate in
faculty meetings, in-service, staff development, and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Coordinate and supervise Army Instructors assigned to the feeder system.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; and other instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers:
automated external defibrillator (AED)]
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours