Acaedmic Supplemental- Military Science Instructor

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: In each unit, a noncommissioned officer (may also be a commissioned officer in certain cases) is employed as an ASI to complete the unit's basic complement of instructors. In the context of AFJROTC program requirements, operations, and activities, the ASI is supervised by and reports directly to the SASI (AFJROTC Department Head). A successful ASI is an effective leader who is action-oriented, outgoing, proactive, and self-reliant. Must be of excellent moral character and have an enthusiasm for aerospace science, leadership education, teaching, and the Air Force.  The ASI assists with the instruction, supervision, and development of students, and the operation of the unit as directed by the SASI. Although ASI primary instructor duties are usually associated with leadership education, the ASI may also teach aerospace science subjects, if qualified and not prohibited by federal, state, or school policy. Schools usually assign the ASI as the unit’s primary military property custodian (MPC). Academic, administrative, logistical, and financial support tasks and after-school activities are equally shared by all instructors as regular duties. QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree. A valid Ohio Military Science license or ability to obtain. Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification. The physical requirements include being able to sit or stand for an extended period of time, being sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students, and speaking clearly so that others may understand clearly and hear and understand speech at normal levels. AFROTC Instructors must maintain the physical fitness standards set forth by the Air Force.   REPORTS TO: Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Building Principal Superintendent   TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-month employee.  Salary and work year to be in accordance with the LEA Negotiated Agreement.    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:  All AFJROTC Instructors  Conduct Academic Classes. An AFJROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on a particular school’s schedule. Each class period may contain as many as 30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels, and coming from different socio/economic backgrounds. Teaching academic classes involves significant organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a high degree of patience.  Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An AFJROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These after-school activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, and marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences. Leading after-school activities involves significant organizational skills, strong team-building skills, and physical stamina.  Lead Off-Campus Events. An AFJROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and march in parades with their cadets. Leading off-campus events involves significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in hectic situations.  Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An AFJROTC instructor is expected to exemplify a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner, in both their words and their actions. Additionally, an AFJROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform and comply with AFJROTC weight and body fat standards.  Complete any additional state and/or local school district-mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. Any additional certification requirements above the basic AFJROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force.  Successfully incorporate AFJROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, and financial support tasks and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties. SASI Specific Tasks  Ensure the integration of the AFJROTC program into the school environment by cultivating a positive atmosphere of cooperation with the school, community, veterans, and parental groups; participating in student information programs and public service actions; and ensuring AFJROTC is established and remains a separate, integral academic and administrative department of the institution.  Plan, organize, and instruct aerospace science and leadership education academic courses in compliance with this instruction and other applicable directives. Ensure all courses meet the minimum required hours of course content and organize a curriculum model to complement the local school curriculum plan.  Develop course syllabi, daily and weekly lesson plans, assignments, demonstrations, training aids, reference materials, and any related data to accomplish course and lesson objectives. Complete lesson plans are furnished to each instructor by the Holm Center and they may be tailored to fit the format directed by the school. When the school does not specify a particular format, instructors must use the format outlined in the AFJROTC Curriculum Guide.  Confer with Holm Center/DE (Academic Affairs) regarding course planning and content, examination procedures, scheduling difficulties, teaching methods and techniques, and other related areas.  Instruct students by a variety of means, such as lecture, guided discussion, lecture and discussion combined, student briefing or report, student panel, teaching interviews, guest lectures, team teaching, demonstration-performance, role-playing, and brain-storming or problem solving using large and small group interaction.  Employ models, graphs, slides, maps, periodicals, films, film strips, charts, transparencies, chalkboards, handouts, and other aids to facilitate student learning.  Evaluate student progress, diagnose individual learning problems, and initiate corrective action, as appropriate. Encourage students, through proactive counseling, to complete high school and pursue higher education goals.  Ensure effective development of cadet leaders and supervise cadet operations and activities. Plan, organize, and direct corps organization.  Develop and supervise curriculum-in-action (CIA) trips, associated student fundraising, community service, and other co-curricular activities. NOTE: Co-Curricular activities are a critical component of a successful AFJROTC unit. Operation and supervision of co-curricular activities are a shared responsibility between the SASI and ASI(s).  Ensure cadets participating in AFJROTC sponsored trips, events, activities, drill competitions, associated student fundraising (and any other AFJROTC event or activity) are directly supervised by at least one AFJROTC instructor and the appropriate number of chaperones, as required by local school district policies. Evaluate the aerospace science and leadership education program to determine whether the Air Force and school objectives are accomplished.  Give AFJROTC presentations to local schools to raise awareness of the program and encourage new high school students to participate in the program.  Sponsor new units and new instructors in the geographic area to guide them in getting started.  If necessary, coordinate installation visits with installation commanders or their designated representatives for support and services.  Ensure cadets maintain high standards of personal conduct and appearance at all times. If cadet grooming and uniform standards are not fully met by any specific cadet, the SASI will initiate the removal of the cadet from the AFJROTC program.  Ensure each AFJROTC student participates in the AFJROTC curriculum as prescribed by the school, state, and the Air Force.  Follow AFJROTC financial procedures and maintain financial accountability in accordance with AFJROTC policy.  Participate in career improvement efforts such as in-service training, workshops, and advanced educational courses for professional development, as required by AFJROTC, school, state, or federal directives or laws.  All instructors are required to have current Adult (ages 14-18) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications. These certifications must be granted from a nationally recognized, hands-on style program. Instructors may pay for CPR training using unit O&M funds if available. If funds are not available, this remains a mandatory, individual instructor requirement.  Each instructor will log into WINGS and their AFJROTC.com email at least weekly to ensure they remain current on all announcements, perform all required system updates, and meet all required deadlines.  During student summer vacations, SASIs and ASIs may teach aerospace science and leadership education courses, conduct leadership seminars and drill practices, plan and conduct Cadet Leadership Courses (CLC), establish a cadet summer work program with aerospace industry or Air Force installations, update curriculum materials and lesson plans; develop associated media aids, organize regional AFJROTC instructor workshops, attend AFJROTC workshops, solicit assistance from support base personnel, contact government surplus agencies, and brief civic groups, parent-teacher organizations, and military and school officials. Establish a course of academic instruction as outlined in the current school year AFJROTC Curriculum Guide, and offer a variety of non-classroom activities, as outlined per this instruction.