Senior Army Instructor JROTC

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: JROTC salary schedule

Revision Date: May 1, 2026

Location: School-Based

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates a JROTC program at the secondary school level according to law, regulations, policies and principles. Teaches JROTC subjects as outlined in the Program of Instruction. Complex work is performed within specific program objectives and policies; the employee communicates with the school principal to plan work and coordinates with others to ensure program effectiveness. Contacts are made regularly and frequently with instructional and administrative personnel as well as military personnel and others outside of the school system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the department head and chief instructor of the Army JROTC unit.
• Coordinate with school officials to establish procedures relating to the administration, control, and training of AJROTC Cadets.
• Organizes, develops and administers a model secondary school JROTC program to include an instructional program and extracurricular activities.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with instructional and administrative personnel; provides leadership and direction in carrying out the program as defined by JROTC regulations.
• Plans and delivers a community JROTC introduction program.
• Teaches JROTC as outlined in the Program of Instruction.  Counsels cadets on their performance within the Corps of Cadets.
• Supervises before and afterschool teams as required.
• Assists cadets in applying for Senior ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments.
• Prepares budget requests and revisions; recommends purchases and expenditures; maintains financial records as required.
• Documents program activities and provides reports in compliance with national and local JROTC guidelines. 
• Maintains administrative and support reference materials required to be available in the school.
• Maintains arms and supply facilities in strict compliance with military security regulations.
• Assists in the preparation of regular reports for presentation to the school board on issues related to JROTC.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities. 
• Prepares the JROTC budget for the location.
• Prepares a variety of reports requested by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

The Senior Army Instructor must hold the minimum rank of officer or warrant officer (with a baccalaureate degree).

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory, and teaching methodologies for JROTC students.  Working knowledge of current practices in alternative education.  Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students.  Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and deliver individualized resources and services in a JROTC format.  Demonstrated ability to effectively listen and communicate program goals to others, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other instructional personnel.  Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises JROTC students.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervised by the building principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Regular contact with students, parents, teachers, school staff and the military. Must meet the military branch’s physical requirements of the JROTC instructor.