JROTC Senior Army Instructor

POSITION:JROTC Senior Army Instructor LOCATION:NACTC REPORTS TO:Executive Director of Operations SCHOOL YEAR:2025/26 JOB DESCRIPTION: Manages the JROTC program according to school rules, regulations, and customs. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Applicant must be an Army Noncommissioned Officer retired from active duty who is listed on the Certified Instructor list at the U.S. Army Cadet Command; Meet Rhode Island educator certificate requirements for Army JROTC teachers. Specifically, hold a current and valid Army JROTC Instructor teaching certificate to provide ROTC instruction in Rhode Island public schools (Office of Educator Quality and Certification policy change, August 2012); Evidence of competence in instruction and knowledge of the U.S. Army JROTC Program; Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process; Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, teaching experience, and the interview process; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the committee may find acceptable and appropriate. RESPONSIBILITIES: Advises the director of the laws and regulations affecting the program; Maintains good relations with the school administration, faculty, and student body; Drafts and implements procedures relating to enrollment efforts, administration, control, and training of JROTC cadets in coordination with the principal; Conducts academic instruction in accordance with the prescribed U.S. Army Program of Instruction; Establishes the rules and orders relating to JROTC instruction and training in coordination with the principal; Initiates, designs, implements, and evaluates programs to meet specific school, student and staff needs; Conducts a public affairs program in local areas for school and community officials, civic groups, and parent-teacher groups; Attends and supervises cadets at school, community, and JROTC functions; Implements the Army JROTC LET Curriculum provided by the Army in coordination with school authorities; Maintains, distributes and secures all JROTC equipment and materials in accordance with U.S. Army and school regulations; Supervises Drill Team, Rifle Team, and related JROTC activities; Ensures that all Army and school equipment and uniforms are properly maintained and accounted for; Participates in summer and weekend JROTC training programs; Prepares budget requests and initiates and monitors expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures; Supervises and evaluates the Assistant Army Instructor in accordance with U.S. Army regulations; Prepares or supervises the preparation of all reports, records, lists, and other required documentation; Participates in applicable committees and work groups as necessary or directed by the principal; Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of the Newport Area Career and Technical Center. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators. APPLICATIONS: Applicants apply through www.schoolspring.com Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application. Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.