Johnson County Schools

25% National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) Instructor

Position: National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) Instructor – 25% Position
Location: Johnson County Schools
Reports To: School Principal and/or Designated Administrator

Position Summary

Johnson County Schools is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a 25% National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) Instructor. The instructor will assist in developing and implementing a leadership-focused program that promotes citizenship, character development, personal responsibility, academic achievement, and community service among students. The successful candidate will serve as a positive role model while fostering leadership, discipline, teamwork, and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and assist in delivering NDCC instruction and activities.
• Teach leadership, citizenship, character development, and military-related curriculum in accordance with NDCC program guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor cadets in classroom and extracurricular settings.
• Support drill teams, color guards, ceremonies, inspections, field trips, and community service projects as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, inventories, and program documentation.
• Promote student achievement, discipline, teamwork, and leadership development.
• Encourage high standards of conduct, responsibility, and personal growth among cadets.
• Work collaboratively with school administrators, faculty, parents, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and NDCC program requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an NDCC or JROTC instructor.
• Prior military service, preferably with leadership, training, or instructional experience.
• Experience working with youth in educational, leadership development, mentoring, or military-affiliated programs.
• Knowledge of military customs, courtesies, leadership principles, drill and ceremony procedures, and character education programs.
• Retired or former military officer or noncommissioned officer (NCO) with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, any certifications or approvals required for NDCC instruction.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to participate in outdoor training activities, ceremonies, drills, and other program-related events.
• Ability to supervise students in a variety of instructional and extracurricular settings.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Terms of Employment

• Part-time position (25%).
• Salary and employment conditions in accordance with Johnson County Schools policies and applicable salary schedules.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

NDCC/JROTC instructional experience and military service are strongly preferred.