JROTC Senior Instructor - Air Force- Grades 9-12 Job Augusta area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

JROTC Senior Instructor – Air Force – Grades 9-12

Job

Position Type:
Teachers/ JROTC Senior Instructor
Date Posted: 4/13/2026
Date Available:

07/27/2026
Job Code: JROTC Senior Instructor – 060056
Standard

Hours:

40
Department:
Grades 9-12 - 101130
Employment Class: NA

License and Certification Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for a permit issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Must be properly certified by applicable branch of military service.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.

Experience Qualifications

Must be a retired officer with a minimum of 20 years active duty.

Skills Qualifications

Strong organizational skills
Ability to challenge and motivate teenagers
Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
Demonstrated skills in organization and problem solving
Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement
Additional skills to be determined by the branch of service associated with the program
Ability to work successfully with colleagues
Ability to project and generate a positive attitude
Ability to effect change

Primary Responsibilities

Lead and conduct the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program in accordance with applicable service and GCPS regulations and guidelines.

Demonstrate quality classroom instruction in accordance with GCPS and service expectations.
Teach, guide, and mentor cadets according to the curriculum that is provided by the GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) and respective branch of service.
Participate in local school and district professional development to improve classroom teaching expertise and effectiveness.
Accomplish required school tasks and participate in staff meetings, professional development, school committees, and student activities.
Perform individually assigned duties similar to those required of other teachers in the school.
Plan for and deliver lessons for all elements of the curriculum.
Utilize research-proven instructional strategies, such as those found in the Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies (QPTS), in order to effectively teach skills and knowledge.
Properly assess cadet performance and efficiently maintain grade book.
Participate in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the local school, district, and state.
Meet any continuing education requirements of the state, GCPS, and the supporting service.
Follow proper procedures of accounting and expenditure for all fund sources including: local school, district, service, and fund raisers.

Lead, supervise, and train cadets to optimize their leadership learning opportunities.

Counsel and mentor students concerning their academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets.
Counsel students who are interested in enlistment or senior JROTC scholarships; assist with completion of service academy applications.
Recruit and retain new students.
Plan and lead marketing for the JROTC program in the school and community.

Adhere to individual service related regulations and guidelines.

Prepare service required annual training plans and other documentation to reflect school and JROTC activities.
Supervise electronic student records, provide enrollment and other student reports as required by the supporting service.
Supervise service related logistics tasks and requisitions.
Maintain arms and supply operations in accordance with regulatory guidance.
Prepare the unit for official visits by dignitaries, formal inspections, and mandated visits from service headquarters.
Follow service related requirements to assist with the planning and execution of summer student leadership opportunities.
Conduct risk assessments to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities and observe and enforce service, GCPS, and school safety guidelines.
Maintain enrollment of cadets per service and GCPS expectations.
Responsible for all facets of the JROTC program including teaching, activities, and competitions.

Plan and resource extracurricular activities for cadets.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate extracurricular cadet events such as drill competitions,…