NJROTC Instructor

• Position Type:
  High School Certified Teaching Positions

• Date Posted:
  7/22/2026

• Location:
  
  Cocke County High School

NJROTC Instructor 9-12
"Cocke County High School (CCHS) in Northeast Tennessee is seeking a highly-motivated, strong, experienced Navy/Marine/Coast Guard Officer (seasoned, prior enlisted O4-O5 Line Officer preferred) who is knowledgeable in all aspects of Navy JROTC. CCHS is a long-established, former Distinguished Unit located at the foot of the Smokey Mountains in Newport, TN roughly 50 miles east of Knoxville, TN. The school is conveniently located near the University of Tennessee, multiple community colleges, and all things offered by the Great Smokey Mountains, including Dollywood and Douglas Lake.

The unit receives outstanding support from the school administration, school board, and community. CCHS has a population of about 1000 students and an average Unit enrollment of 50 cadets and growing. The unit is in a rebuilding phase with growing participation in marksmanship, academics, armed/unarmed regulation and exhibition drill, color guard, athletic, drone, and orienteering competitions, with interest in the new archery program in 2028.

Cadets are also involved in numerous community, school, and unit service opportunities throughout the year. The detached NJROTC facility has two classrooms, separated by a xxx sq ft "fishbowl", open office that is shared by the SNSI and NSI, a supply storage room, and a remotely-located, 6-lane rifle range.
Duties consist of health, government, physical fitness (state requirements), leadership, academic, drill, and physical fitness instruction as well as management of unit supplies and funds. The selected candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to work after school, evenings, and multiple weekends as necessary. CCHS follows a 4X4 block schedule with a 12 month contract with Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) at the Navy JSIPS Pay Scale commensurate with Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees.

If not currently certified as an NJROTC Instructor, candidates must be eligible for certification under current guidance, have completed a minimum of 8 years of active service (or Navy Reserve equivalency) with an honorable discharge, and be able to pass both a federal and state background check and security clearance adjudication.
Contact Dr. AC Willis (Principal) at  or willisa.tn.us or Chief Raymond Rodriguez (Naval Science Instructor) .us or for more information.

Applicants will be required to accompany cadets for off campus field trips, color guard details, regional team competitions, and local events throughout the week and on weekends.