JROTC Army Instructor Assigned to San Diego High School

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of JROTC Army Instructor at San Diego High School. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.  

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: San Diego High School -1405 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
• The Army Science Instructor is assigned within the high school Army JROTC program. The Army Science Instructor is directed by the Senior Army Instructor to properly instruct cadets and manage the JROTC unit in accordance with military regulations and district policies and procedures.
• This application requires you to respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.

Examples of Duties:

The JROTC Army Instructor assigned to support San Diego High School is responsible for the following:

• Develop a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and HSROTC objectives and activities.
• Include Cadets in the planning phase and organize Cadets and resources toward the objectives.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Maintain electronic student records; provide enrollment and other student reports as required by the appropriate military service; meet school administrative requirements
• Carry out logistics tasks.
• Prepare requisitions.
• Maintain federal supply operations in accordance with regulatory guidance
• Enroll and retain new students.
• Prepare Cadets for career or college and ensure they graduate high school.
• Visit feeder schools at least once a year.
• Teach HSROTC Cadets. Achieve the curricular requirements and learning standards of the Program of Instruction.
• Attain and improve proficiency in all subjects taught.
• Continuously improve instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques.
• Counsel and mentor students on their academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets.
• Assist interested students in applying for scholarships and completing service academy applications.
• Accomplish all required school tasks.
• Participate in staff meetings, school committees, and student activities.
• Perform duties required of other teachers in the school.
• Plan, organize and conduct hands-on training that build from instructions in the classroom: color guard, drill teams, and HSROTC social activities, such as an Annual Military Ball.
• Conduct risk assessment to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities; observe and enforce Military and School safety guidelines.
• Develop professional qualifications.
• Participate in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the school district. Meet any continuing education requirements of the state, school district and military service.
• Prepare the unit for official visits by dignitaries, annual accreditation visit, and mandated assist visits from higher headquarters.
• Set an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for Cadets, colleagues and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Must be certified by the United States Army Cadet Command Headquarters and meet eligibility requirements established by the sponsor military service in accordance with public law. Must be a retired, current serving reservist or army veteran Non-commissioned Officer E6-E9 or warrant officer with no less than 8 years of service.

Licenses and Other Requirements: 

Achieve a passing score on the CBEST and PE CSET exams within 4 years with a waiver to four years with satisfactory progress.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.  

• Answer all application questions 
• The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.

• In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:

  • List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
  • HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).

• Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code section 44939.5.

• Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. 

• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
• JROTC qualification memo/letter
• Cover Letter
• Credential
• Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
• A copy of your valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application.Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this LINK. For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.

• Additional documents (optional)
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application. 

• Position-Specific Question (Required)

To be considered for this position, you must answer every position-specific question. Failure to answer each position-specific question will result in your application being considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration for this recruitment.

QUESTION 1: Do you have a JROTC qualification memo/letter or are you currently an Army JROTC instructor?
 

Do not upload your answers as an attachment. You will be required to answer each question before submitting your application.

Examination Process

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The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview.  Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net.

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 

For more information about equity in employment, contact: 

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:  (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall:  (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

Salary : $63,145 - $81,412