JROTC Instructor ARMY; SY

JROTC Instructor [ARMY] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools East Boston High - Boston, Massachusetts

Job

Final date to receive applications:
December 1, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:
March 1, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional JROTC Instructor [ARMY] who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

Report To:
Principal/Head of School

• Teach: JROTC
• Core Competencies:
  • Accountability for Student Achievement (II-A-1 Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2 High Expectations, I-B-2 Adjustments to Practice)
    • Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort
    • Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks
    • Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession
  • Communicating Content Knowledge (I-A-1 Subject Matter Knowledge, I-A-4 Well-Structured Lessons)
    • Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires
    • Demonstrates understanding of how the subject matter applies in real‑world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards
    • Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards
  • Equitable & Effective Instruction (II-A-3 Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2 Student Engagement, II-B-1 Safe Learning Environment)
    • Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to do complex thinking and rigorous academic work
    • Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
    • Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
  • Cultural Proficiency (II-C-1 Respects Differences, II-C-2 Maintains a Respectful Environment)
    • Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
  • Parent/Family Engagement (III-A-1 Parent/Family Engagement)
    • Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
  • Professional Reflection & Collaboration (IV-A-1 Reflective Practice, IV-C-1 Professional Collaboration)
    • Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
    • Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community

• Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified”.
• Ability to meet the “Dimensions of Effective Teaching” established by the Boston Public Schools.
• Retired Officer and Senior Enlisted, certified through the United States Marine Corps.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – must have such authorization by first day of employment.

• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• Fluency in one of BPS official languages:
  Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.

BTU, Group I

Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by unions and grade/step.

Traditional

Classroom Teacher > JROTC Instructor

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury,…