JROTC Army Instructor

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching
  
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Location:
  College & Career Readiness Center
  
• Closing Date:
  10/21/2026

JROTC Army Instructor (AI)/Regular Education Classroom Teacher for the College and Career Readiness Center
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL JROTC APPLICANTS: In accordance with Department of
Defense Instruction (DODI) 1402.5 and Army Directive 2014-23, Child Care National Agency
Check and Inquiries (CNACI)/Tier 1 background investigations are now required for all
individuals who have regular contact with children under 18 years of age. As a result of this
Army Directive, the CNACI clearance is now incorporated into the JROTC Instructor
Certification process. Due to the extended time involved to obtain Certification from Cadet
Command, we strongly encourage anyone interested in serving as JROTC Instructors to begin
the certification process immediately by going to the following US Army web site:
https://www.usarmyjrotc.com/JROTC_Apply.html
Purpose of Job In addition to those duties and responsibilities listed for a Regular Education
Teacher and the Cadet Command Regulation USACC Reg 145-2/CCR 145-2, the AI is
responsible to the Director of Schools/School Principal and to the Director of Army Instruction as
follows:
? Instructs Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets utilizing Cadet
Command Program of Instruction and required supplemental materials in accordance
with weekly training schedule / lesson plans.
? Performs extra-curricular instructional duties and administrative / logistical requirements
as prescribed which do not conflict with the primary, operational and academic mission
of JROTC.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are
not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
? Maintains Instructor standards and other qualifications, in addition to knowledge of
academic course material, as expected by the U.S. Army for those instructions in the
JROTC program.
? Demonstrates positive personality, physical appearance and condition, bearing and
neatness in order to maintain favorable representation of the JROTC program and the
Army in daily contact with the academic and civilian community.
? Demonstrates professional ability to challenge, motivate and positively influence young
men and women in order to develop their leadership ability, self-reliance, self-
confidence, responsiveness to constituted authority, moral attributes and attributes of
good citizenship and patriotism.
? Presents academic instruction to cadets so as to meet desired learning objectives.
? Presents periods of instruction in accordance with lesson plans contained in the Cadet
Command Curriculum Manager and Instructor Manual in order to insure lesson
objectives are understood and presented in appropriate order.
? Maintains presence in classroom and outside training areas, when students are present.
? Sets the example regarding personal appearance, to include the wearing of prescribed
uniforms and civilian clothing, in order to set the example for the cadets using directives
contained in Army Regulations, Policies and the Lafourche Parish Army JROTC
Standard Operating Procedures.
? Conducts authorized fundraising projects in order to generate additional revenues to
support the JROTC program using guidelines established by the St. Martin Parish
School Board.

? Performs duties as the Military Property Book Officer at individual school working in
conjunction with the Lafourche Parish DAI Office to insure accountability and
requisitioning of U.S. Government Equipment.
? Annual/Rotational Training – U.S. Army and St. Martin Parish School District
Additional Job Functions Performs other duties as required. Terms of Employment: the U.S.
Army will cost-share with St. Martin Parish School District, which includes 10 days for summer
training events and logistical requirements. Salary will be consistent with U. S. Army Minimum
Instructor Pay computations for a 10 month position.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the St.
Martin Parish School District's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and current US
Army Directives.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Noncommissioned Officers, E-6 to E-9, Separated or retired within past 5 years with at least
8 years of cumulative honorable service. Officers, W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6, Same requirement:
8 years of honorable service, separated or retired within past 5 years. ARNG/USAR, Actively
Serving/TPU, Same eligibility plus Letter of Recommendation from current Commander and
current DA Form 5016 or NGB 23A.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor's Degree Desired. Associates Degree required.
? Be a citizen of the United States.
? Meet the requirements of Army Regulation and United Army Cadet Command
Regulation.
? Meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards.
? Have an excellent record of military performance. Record free of any adverse action
military or civilian.
? Have the mentality, personality, appearance and bearing to represent the Army well in
the civilian community.
? Have good moral character, instructional ability and be able to challenge, motivate and
influence young people in a positive manner
? Meet administrative requirements of the certification process, have a satisfactory
interview, and be determined by Cadet Command to meet the criteria outlined above.
KNOWLEDGE OF JOB Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of
the school system, and supervisory practices as they pertain to the performance of duties
relating to the position. Capability to develop and implement long-term goals. Knows how to
keep abreast of any changes in statutes, policy, procedures and methods as they pertain to
public education. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, supervisors,
members of the general public, and other groups involved in the operation of the school system.
Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear,
and effective manner. Has good organizational, management, interpersonal, and technical
skills. Is able to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates, including
the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be
implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to
operate a variety of office machines. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry
objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up
to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active
work. Must be able to lift and/or carry weight of twenty to forty pounds.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable,
functional, technical, structural and compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent
from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling
people to convey or exchange information, Include giving assignments and/or directions to
coworkers and assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation,
directions, instructions and methods and procedures related to operations. Requires the ability
to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Requires the ability to
speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence using correct English and
a well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and
techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and
officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions,
guidelines and objectives.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals; multiply and divide;
determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and
shape visually.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using
automated office and departmentally-related equipment.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, hand and power tools,
office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use both hands for
twisting or turning. Must have high level of hand and eye coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving
and receiving instructions such as in interpreting policies, decisions and procedures. Must be
adaptable to performing under considerable stress.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking – expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of spoken words) (hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

ATTENDANCE: A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this
position.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Category: Classroom Teacher > JROTC Instructor