JROTC - Senior Army Instructor

ARMY JROTC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Army Instructor (SAI)

Reports To: Building Principal / District Administration

Position: Full-Time Army JROTC Instructor

Program Mission: Support the Army JROTC mission of motivating young people to be better citizens

through leadership, citizenship, service, personal responsibility, and student achievement.

Position Summary

The Senior Army Instructor serves as the Army JROTC department head, program director, primary

administrator, and instructional leader. The SAI is responsible for overall program management, quality of

instruction, cadet leadership development, compliance, accountability, and coordination with school

administration and Army JROTC/Cadet Command.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet current U.S. Army JROTC instructor eligibility and Cadet Command certification requirements before teaching, including any applicable pre-qualification or provisional certification requirements.
• Eligible officer candidates include qualifying retired Army officers in grades O-3 through O-6 and warrant officers W-1 through W-5; qualifying National Guard, Reserve, or separated-service candidates may be eligible under current Army criteria.
• Qualifying enlisted candidates with a bachelor’s degree may serve as the SAI when permitted under current Army JROTC criteria.
• Where applicable, National Guard, Reserve, or separated-service applicants must meet current service-length and discharge requirements; current 7th Brigade guidance identifies at least eight years of service for these categories.
• Must satisfy district background-check requirements and required Army background/security screening.
• Bachelor’s degree required when applicable to SAI eligibility; must provide official education documentation as required by Cadet Command.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, communication, classroom management, and ability to mentor secondary students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the school’s Army JROTC program and serve as department head.
• Teach assigned JROTC courses using the approved Army JROTC curriculum and district instructional expectations.
• Supervise, coordinate, and collaborate with the Army Instructor (AI), including instructional planning, cadet training, and program operations.
• Develop cadet leadership, citizenship, character, personal responsibility, teamwork, and service.
• Maintain program records, reports, inventories, property accountability, supply procedures, budgets, and required Army/district documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Army Regulation 145-2, Cadet Command requirements, accreditation expectations, and district policies.
• Plan and oversee cadet activities such as leadership events, drill/ceremonial activities, community service, physical readiness activities, competitions, field experiences, and other approved extracurricular events.
• Advise and mentor cadet leaders and maintain a safe, respectful, student-centered learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, school staff, community partners, Brigade personnel, and Cadet Command.
• Support recruiting, retention, public awareness, and community engagement for the JROTC program.
• Attend required JROTC training, professional development, meetings, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the JROTC program and district assignment.

Physical and Leadership Expectations

• Model professional conduct, military bearing, ethical leadership, and appropriate mentorship for high school students.
• Meet current Army JROTC height/weight, appearance, uniform, and other applicable instructor standards.
• Be able to supervise and participate in appropriate indoor and outdoor cadet activities, ceremonies, training, and events.
• Maintain the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employment / Compensation

Employment is subject to Iron Mountain Public Schools hiring requirements and applicable Army

JROTC/Cadet Command requirements. Compensation will be established in accordance with the applicable

Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) requirements and/or district compensation structure. The school district will

request the required MIP letter from Cadet Command.

Equal Opportunity

Iron Mountain Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants in

accordance with applicable federal and state law and district policy.