JROTC Senior Army Instructor​/SAI; Officer Position

Title: JROTC Senior Army Instructor/SAI (Officer Position)

Location:
High School

Deadline: 10/16/26

Start Date:
Spring 2027

SALARY:
Pay is based on military rank (Officer/NCO), education level, and school funding.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The SAI is the department chairperson and chief instructor of the JROTC program and works directly for the high school principal in the establishment and maintenance of a new JROTC program at Indian River High School. The SAI is responsible for the overall management of the JROTC program, with a target program start date of September 2027. The SAI formulates, establishes, and executes procedures for the instruction, administration, operations, and logistics of the JROTC program.

The SAI will perform the following specific functions and responsibilities:

• Establish, manage, and conduct the JROTC program according to Army and school rules, regulations, and policies. Advise school authorities on policy and regulation changes.
• Maintain good relations with students, faculty, school administration, and the school community.
• Conduct public relations efforts in the middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and other individuals or groups, designed to promote and further the understanding of JROTC.
• Enroll students in JROTC.
• Teach the Army-designed JROTC curriculum thoroughly and share teaching responsibilities equally with the Army Instructor (AI).
• Execute a robust after-school, integrated, co‑curricular activity program.
• Develop and implement the annual master training schedule.
• Maintain contact with parents of all cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
• Ensure JROTC program areas are neat and orderly.
• Manage program-connected instructional materials and supplies, including procurement, inventory, and general maintenance.
• Maintain accountability of all government property.
• Supervise and evaluate the Army Instructor (AI).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The SAI is a separated, retired, or currently serving Army Reserve or National Guard commissioned officer or warrant officer (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service, separated or retired within the past 5 years. Candidates for this position must possess at least a BA/BS degree and must also be certified by US Army Cadet Command upon being hired by the school district.

Teacher certification is not required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to being hired, the candidate must be qualified by the U.S. Army.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Indian River Central School District to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or domestic violence victim status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions;

and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See District Policy 0100 (Equal Opportunity) for additional information. Stephanie Wheeler (compliance office/coordinator) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies at stephaniewheeler, , or 32735B Co Rt. 29, Philadelphia, NY 13673. Inquiries concerning the application of the Indian River Central School District nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005,  Voice,  TTY.