JROTC Army Instructor; AI

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Army Instructor (AI)

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The Army Instructor (AI) presents JROTC instruction at applicable IPS high schools. He or she assists the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in the overall management of the JROTC program at the school and in maintaining good relations with school authorities.

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

• The Army Instructor will assist the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in establishing procedures relating to the administration, control, and training of JROTC cadets to include appointment, promotion, and demotion of cadet officers and noncommissioned officer.
• The Army Instructor will assist the SAI manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to school rules, regulations and customs. The AI will advise school authorities of laws and Army regulations affecting the JROTC unit.
• The Army Instructor will maintain good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body.
• The Army Instructor will assist the SAI prepare weekly training schedules.
• The Army Instructor will assist the SAI ensures continuous evaluation of the JROTC unit.
• The Army Instructor will assist the SAI in conducting a public affairs program in the local area among school and community officials, civic groups, parent‑teacher groups, and other individuals or groups, designed to further the understanding of the JROTC unit, the school, and the Army.
• The Army Instructor will support school officials and programs enrolling students in the JROTC Program.
• The Army Instructor will maintain contact with parents of cadets experiencing academic and/or behavioral problems.
• The Army Instructor will ensure the JROTC areas are neat and orderly; current chain of command photos, cadet creed, core abilities and mission statement are present and posted; and all sensitive items are secured.
• The Army Instructor will maintain current copies of DA Form 3126 and/or DA Form 3126-1, a completed service learning checklist and evaluation rubric, and required JUMS reports.
• The Army Instructor will equally share teaching responsibilities.
• The Army Instructor will assist the SAI in maintaining accountability of all equipment in accordance with applicable Army regulations to include items that require formal accountability (e.g., pellet rifles), informal accountability (e.g., clothing) and durable items that cost $5,000 or less (e.g., automation, computers, audiovisual).
• The Army Instructor will serve as Cadre member during the Indiana State JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC), (JROTC Summer Camp) when conducted.
• The Army Instructor will maintain certification by attending required refresher training in accordance with current guidance from Cadet Command to include annual Ethics, Marksmanship, and Government Purchase Card related training. Attend basic and advanced JROTC School of Cadet Command (JSOCC) as required.
• The Army Instructor will attain and maintain license to drive an IPS mini bus, if needed, to transport JROTC cadets to support Color Guard, Drill Team, Honor Guard, Raider Team missions, events etc. Recommend AIs attain and maintain a CDL to drive an IPS full size bus to support JROTC missions such as JCLC if needed.

• Manage classroom course curriculum and conduct presentations in a classroom environment.
• Conduct integrated curricular activities in a field setting, in a gymnasium, on a rifle range, or on a drill floor or drill area.
• Prepare all class requirements such as exams, handouts, and instructional material. Possibly assist the SAI in the completion of program documents such as Field Trip Requests, program supply needs, budgetary needs, inventories, and more.
• Meet with the school officials that are involved with the JROTC Program such as Counselors, Future Center, etc.
• Attend periodic Personnel Development Programs as dictated by IPS.
• Respond to questions and concerns from teachers, administrators and students.

• Growth Mindset
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