Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Educational Administration, Fitness, Lesson Plans, Member Orientation, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Office Equipment, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Record Keeping, Regulations, School Attendance, Secondary School, Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, Student Conduct, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, United States Military, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
Teacher - JROTC Marine Instructor - (2026-2027 School Year)
Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 04/16/2026 Posting Number: 013510 Location: Allen High School Position Title: Teacher - JROTC Marine Instructor - (2026-2027 School Year) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Principal
Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for secondary school students in the JROTC curriculum. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- Must be a retired officer or a United States Military Service Non-Commissioned Officer.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Arts or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- A Bachelor's degree is required for Senior JROTC Instructors.
- Must meet the minimum qualifications and standards required by the appropriate military branch.
- Must be certified as an instructor by their respective service branch.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of military training. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques.
- Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.
- Skill in instructing students. Skill in supervising students and managing behavior.
- Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans.
- Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.
- Knowledge of and skill in use of computers including word processing, database, spreadsheet and email applications.
- Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.
Experience:
None.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Instructs cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the school year.
- Develops short and long range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Follow district and campus policies and procedures.
- Recruits cadets and provides appropriate counseling to cadets enrolled in JROTC programs.
- Evaluates student progress and submits necessary government reports on a timely basis. Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Coordinates, plans and executes duties and responsibilities in conjunction with the JROTC Facilitator, and respective military service regional managers/directors.
- Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.
- Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness requirements.
- Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of cadets.
- Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets with students and parents.
- Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
- Maintains JROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local policies.
- Monitors and assesses students' academic progress. Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, uniforms, facilities, and equipment.
- Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, para-educators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
- Attends staff meetings. Serves on various committees.
- Other duties as assigned by principal.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Customer Care Skills: Mental Demands/Physical Demands:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Salary: Commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule.
Days: 226 Start Date: 2026-08-04 00:00:00.000
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ALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT