AFJROTC Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Instruction/Student Services

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Teacher Contract (Extended duties required)

SALARY: Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) as established by federal lawand Air Force JROTC regulations.

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution required.

• Approved by Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Management Division prior to employment.
• Must successfully complete the Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) upon hire.
• Must meet all certification requirements established by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for employment in Oklahoma schools.
• Must meet all Air Force JROTC eligibility requirements.

• Permanently retired Air Force Officer (Major through Colonel) meeting Air Force JROTC eligibility requirements.
• Military leadership experience required.
• Experience working with youth, teaching, mentoring, or training preferred.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of aerospace science, military leadership, citizenship education, and leadership development. Ability to instruct, mentor, and motivate high school students. Proficiency with instructional technology. Ability to supervise extracurricular activities and manage program resources.

Provides leadership and instruction for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. Delivers curriculum in aerospace science, leadership education, citizenship, and character development while promoting academic achievement, responsible citizenship, leadership, and community service. Oversees all aspects of the AFJROTC program in accordance with Air Force and Broken Arrow Public Schools requirements.

These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to the position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Plan and deliver instruction in Aerospace Science and Leadership Education curriculum in accordance with Air Force Junior ROTC program requirements.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the AFJROTC program in compliance with Air Force and district policies.
• Supervise and coordinate Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs), including extracurricular activities such as Color Guard, Drill Team, Marksmanship Team, Academic Bowl, Rocketry, and other approved student organizations.
• Organize and supervise field trips, competitions, military visits, STEM experiences, and community service activities.
• Maintain accountability, security, and inventory of all Air Force-issued equipment, uniforms, and property.
• Manage Air Force-allocated program funds in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Serve as department head for the AFJROTC program.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain students while fostering leadership, citizenship, teamwork, and personal responsibility.
• Maintain program records, reports, inspections, and documentation as required by Air Force regulations.
• Coordinate with school administration, counselors, faculty, parents, military representatives, and community organizations to support student success.
• Represent the Air Force and Broken Arrow Public Schools with professionalism while maintaining military appearance and standards.
• Participate in required professional development and maintain instructor certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to model military professionalism, integrity, leadership, and ethical behavior. Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, military personnel, and community partners. Ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain confidentiality. Ability to serve as a positive role model while fostering student growth and achievement.

Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance. Position requires flexibility to supervise before-school, after-school, evening, weekend, and off-campus activities as required by the AFJROTC program.

Primarily inside working conditions with regular exposure to outdoor environments during drill practice, ceremonies, field trips, community events, and other leadership development activities. Travel may be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform