Senior Army Instructor - Military Instruction 9Th - 12Th Grade

Applications will be received until June 29, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

The Senior Army JROTC Instructor teaches the High School Military Science program (JROTC) to a diverse student population (9th - 12th Grade). This position will be at George Washington High School.

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Set by the United States Army.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students
• Reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy. Observes, evaluates, reports and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to curriculum guidelines.
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software
• Prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems

• Senior Army Instructors (SAI) are required to have a Bachelor's degree. Army Instructors (AI) are required by the Army to have an Associate’s degree.
• Be formally commissioned by a branch of the military.
• Be formally certified by the Army before you may apply for this position.
• Be authorized by the State Department of Education with a Junior ROTC - Endorsement.  for more information.
• Previous formal Military experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions and procedures
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Works effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment with a positive attitude and problem-solving approach
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to accurately record, transfer, and relate information is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, or another language, in the areas of speaking, listening and/or reading preferred and may be required for some positions
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.