Junior Leadership Corp (JLC)

JOB SUMMARY

The Military Instructor (JLC) is the institutional leader in managing and conducting the Junior Leadership Corps (JLC) program at the Middle School level by Bibb County Schools rules, regulations, and policies. Reports to the JROTC Director (Army Instruction) and manages the instructional, operations, and administrative mission of the JLC program. Responsible for providing classroom instruction to cadets as established within the curriculum's program of instruction (POI) as provided by school district guidelines and policies. Adheres to BCSD JLC set operating procedures relating to cadet administration, control, and training. Assists establishing and maintaining viable extra-curricular activities such as Color Guards, Drill Teams, Raider Teams, Orienteering Teams, and Academic Teams and maintains a strong partnership with the associated high school JROTC program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has/has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures, in conjunction with the Principal, Director of Army Instruction, and other agencies, the JLC Program is administered in accordance with the law, regulation, and policies; manages daily execution of the JLC Department functions of instruction, training, extra-curricular activities, and administration.
• Maintains good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body; maintains current regulations, policies, and procedures and maintains contact with parents of all cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
• Ensures all JROTC classes are conducted utilizing the lesson plans in the current and updated version of the JLC curriculum are taught as required by the approved Master Training Schedule.
• Utilizes all available instructional equipment, including but not limited to the computers, LCD projectors, Classroom Performance Systems (CPS), SMART Boards, Promethium Boards, etc.
• Conducts a public affairs effort in the local area high schools and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and other individuals or groups, designed to further the understanding of JLC, JROTC, the school, and the Army.
• Enrolls students in JLC and supports school officials while executing the curriculum and the integrated and extracurricular activities.
• Directs and participates in community service events with cadets, including weekend duties as applicable.
• Ensures that cadet Service Learning Projects (SLR) are developed, planned, organized, conducted, and reviewed by other cadets; ensures that SLRs are briefed to the DAI before and after execution.
• Maintains accountability of all equipment, including items requiring formal accountability (i.e., air rifles), informal accountability (i.e., clothing), and durable items costing $5,000 or less (i.e., automation, computers, audiovisual), but still requiring property accountability.
• Coordinates all transportation for cadets.
• You must have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site during normal business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s Degree is required. Must obtain a Bachelor’s Degree within five years as outlined in Title XU.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have an innate, working knowledge of the U. S. military and all facets of operations, leadership, service to the country, values, discipline, teamwork, and drill & ceremonies.
• Must be able to represent the school, the JROTC program, and BCSD in a favorable light to stakeholders.
• Must work alone and nest program goals and objectives with those of the feeder High School JROTC program.
• Subject to frequent night and weekend activities.
• Required travel to attend JROTC conferences and summer events as applicable.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain GaPSC Clearance Certificate
• Present DD-214 prior to hiring.
• Must possess or be able to obtain JROTC Permit from GaPSC

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

• 190 day work year.
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Adopted Salary Schedule and position supplement(s).
• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete an online application.
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.