Teacher-Secondary Army JROTC Instructor, Commissioned Officer

Teacher-Secondary Army JROTC Instructor, Commissioned Officer

• Position Type:
  Teaching:
  Secondary/ Army JROTC Instructor
• Date Posted: 1/13/2026
• Closing Date: 02/16/2026

SALARY INFORMATION:
See Below
TYPE:
Certified Administrative
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 10
JOB CODE: 070626
POSITION TYPE:
New
LOCATION:
Thornton, CO

*** THIS POSITION BEGINS AT THE  SCHOOL YEAR.***
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Prior to employment, all prospective Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) instructors must receive certification from the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) through the Army JROTC Instructor Management Division.

The initial application process evaluates candidates for suitability and compliance with program standards, including verification of honorable service, time since retirement or separation, educational background, and commitment to instruction within a high school setting. Applicants must generally be retired or honorably discharged Army officers or noncommissioned officers with a minimum of eight years of military service, and retired or separated within the previous five years.

Members of the Selected Reserve may also be eligible if they meet applicable requirements.

Applications are submitted via the official Army JROTC website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), where current vacancies and program eligibility requirements are maintained. Applicants not meeting specific time-since-retirement or other qualification thresholds may request a waiver from the Chief of Instructor DRAFTManagement for hard-to-fill or extended vacancie

Applicants must be retired or honorably discharged Army officers or NCOs with at least eight years of service. Applications are submitted via  followed by a Tier 1 (CNACI) background check and USACC certification.

Candidate Selection and Required Documentation:
Final hiring authority rests with the school or district. Once a candidate is selected, the following steps are required:

• Licensing:
  Obtain the necessary CDE licensing, specifically an Adjunct Authorization. This must align with Army JROTC standards, as instructors teach only JROTC-approved curriculum. Districts and states may have supplemental professional licensure, training, or continuing education requirements.
• Certification Verification:
  Verify the instructor's certification with the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC).
• Required Forms:
  Complete a Request for Hire Letter and DD Form 2767 (Annual Certification of Pay and Data) within 30 calendar days of selection.
• Submission to Army JROTC:
  Send endorsed certification documentation to the Army JROTC Instructor Management Division via email: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.hq-jrotc-im.
• Army Verification and Pay Calculation:
  Upon receipt of documentation, USACC verifies certification status, calculates the Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) using the JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay System (JSIPS).

For more information about the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at HR-human-resources.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:04:40 PM CST.