What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farrington High: Army Instructor (AI), 69002 (2026-01079) position at Hawaiʻi State Department of Education?
Description
The AI assists with the instruction, supervision and development of students, and the operation of the unit as directed by the Senior Army Instructors (SAI). Although AI primary instructor duties are usually associated with leadership education, the AI also teaches all JROTC subjects. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities are equally shared by all instructors as regular duties. Refer to the United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) Regulation 145-2 for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
Posses a minimum of high school diploma (an associate degree must be completed within 5 years of hire); be a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer (grades E6-E9) or Warrant Officer (grades W1-W5) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service; have retired or separated within the past 5 years or currently serve in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve; and be pre-qualified by the USACC as a JROTC instructor. For more information on qualification go to
Supplemental Information
This position is vetted through the ROTC Office. Only candidates referred from the ROTC Office will be referred and processed for this position.
If you are interested in applying for a ROTC position, please contact:
Edgardo Rivera at edgardo.rivera@k12.hi.us
Mark Smith at mark.n.smith@k12.hi.us
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Certificated 12-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:
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EXTERNAL ROTC INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION:
Were you referred from the ROTC Office?
The AI assists with the instruction, supervision and development of students, and the operation of the unit as directed by the Senior Army Instructors (SAI). Although AI primary instructor duties are usually associated with leadership education, the AI also teaches all JROTC subjects. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities are equally shared by all instructors as regular duties. Refer to the United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) Regulation 145-2 for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
Posses a minimum of high school diploma (an associate degree must be completed within 5 years of hire); be a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer (grades E6-E9) or Warrant Officer (grades W1-W5) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service; have retired or separated within the past 5 years or currently serve in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve; and be pre-qualified by the USACC as a JROTC instructor. For more information on qualification go to
Supplemental Information
This position is vetted through the ROTC Office. Only candidates referred from the ROTC Office will be referred and processed for this position.
If you are interested in applying for a ROTC position, please contact:
Edgardo Rivera at edgardo.rivera@k12.hi.us
Mark Smith at mark.n.smith@k12.hi.us
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Certificated 12-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:
- Compensation: 12-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 12-month salary schedule for working a 12-month work year.
- 21 Days of Paid Sick Leave, 14 Days Paid-Vacation and State/Federal Holidays: 12-month teachers receive 21 days of paid sick leave, 14 Days Paid Vacation and State/Federal Holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
- Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. For more information, please visit the
- Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
- Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called
- Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. For more information, please visit
- Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
- Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
- Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
- Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
- Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. More information can be found at by visiting the
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EXTERNAL ROTC INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION:
Were you referred from the ROTC Office?
- Yes
- No