Certified: JROTC Instructor - MARINES

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Teacher (ROTC-Marines)

Teaching and Learning

Waterbury Teachers' Association CEA-NEA

Receives administrative direction from the Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade

Exempt

This class is accountable for developing, implementing and evaluating training for Junior ROTC programs for the District. The position is responsible for developing training schedules and materials, providing in-service and professional development training for JROTC instructors, coordinating and planning co-curricular activities, and performing related work as assigned. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate and 210 Non-Senior Military Instructors or 310 JROTC Advanced Instructor endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator's license.

• Employees in this class must retain certification in accordance with military requirements.

• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, business, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate;
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
• Knowledge of child development;
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques;
• Knowledge of instructional technologies;
• Knowledge of learner outcomes;
• Knowledge of learning theory, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences;
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts;
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Some knowledge of community resources;
• Skill in classroom management and organization;
• Skill in classroom presentation;
• Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions;
• Skill in maintaining and developing reports;
• Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations;
• Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI);
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement;
• Ability to multi task and be flexible;
• Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, as well as the objectives, needs and abilities of students;
• Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects;
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• May direct the work of paraprofessionals.

• Assists in ensuring uniformity and cohesiveness among all school JROTC units in accordance with current regulations and policies;
• Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Develops a master…