JROTC Air Force Instructor 245
Hamilton County Schools, Valleybrook, TN, United States
Overview
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Hixson High School has served the greater Chattanooga area since 1908. Grounded in the core values of Community, Opportunity, and Excellence, we are dedicated to fostering all students to learn, lead, and serve. Twenty percent of our teaching staff attended Hixson High School themselves.
Our school community reflects the diversity of Chattanooga. Of our 890 students, 52.7% are white and 42.3% are Black, Hispanic, or Native American. Over half are economically disadvantaged; 15.3% have identified disabilities; and 8% are English Language Learners. This diversity makes strong student‑to‑student and teacher‑to‑student connections more essential than ever.
Responsibilities
Instructs Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets at the host high school in Hamilton County, Tennessee at the grade level(s) prescribed by the Senior JROTC Instructor (JROTC Department Head) in accordance with the weekly training schedules and the procedures prescribed by the sponsoring military department, JROTC Department Head, and School Principal; performs integrated‑curricular instructional and coaching duties and administrative/logistical requirements as prescribed by the School Administration and JROTC Department Head which do not conflict with the primary operational academic mission. Reports directly to the JROTC Department Head.
Maintains knowledge of academic course material and integrated‑curricular activities included in the JROTC program
Reviews, studies, and comprehends subject content contained in the sponsoring military’s Program of Instruction (POI) to ensure that presented academic instruction accomplishes designated training objectives using associated POI materials, applicable military field manuals, other associated training materials, and personal experience. Remains proficient in all classroom technology.
Ensures qualification in integrated‑curricular and adventure training activities to accomplish training objectives safely using personal experience, applicable military field manuals, handbooks, other associated training materials and personal hands‑on training as required.
Studies and comprehends conditions/requirements to effectively coach an active, competitive color guard, drill team, rifle team, or adventure team using personal experience, applicable military field manuals, associated training materials and personal hands‑on training as required.
Reads professional publications to ensure currency is maintained in changing military doctrine and operational procedure applicable to subject content of JROTC Program using material provided by the sponsoring military department.
Maintains instructor standards and other qualifications
Demonstrates positive personality, physical appearance and condition, bearing and neatness to maintain favorable representation of the JROTC Program and military.
Demonstrates the professional ability to challenge, motivate and positively influence young men and women to develop character, leadership ability, self‑reliance, self‑confidence, responsiveness to authority, moral attributes and good citizenship.
Maintains proficiency in basic lifesaving methodology to effectively render assistance to cadets as/if required.
Presents academic instruction to cadets to meet desired learning objectives
Reviews weekly training schedules and prepares for periods of instruction in advance to ensure learning objectives are understood and required instructional reference materials and audio‑visual aids are available.
Presents periods of instruction in accordance with lesson plans contained in the sponsoring military’s instructional manual to ensure lesson objectives are understood using procedure, instructional reference materials and instructional technology indicated.
Administers examinations to determine if learning objectives were met using the test bank.
Analyzes examination results to determine if learning objectives were met and if examinations were a valid indicator of performance.
Maintains a record of cadet grades to indicate individual performance level using the school’s procedure and system.
Provides critique sheets after each major block of instruction to determine if instructional improvements can be made using comments contained in critique sheets and guidance indicated in Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP.
Maintains presence in classroom and outside training areas when having primary instructor responsibility to ensure discipline and safety of cadets.
Continually assesses own personal instructional technique and ability to present the best instruction possible using personal teaching experience, modern pedagogy, modern classroom technology, and through observation of other instructors’ presentations.
Conducts all low‑moderate risk adventure training in accordance with Hamilton County risk manager and safety director guidance, Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP, and applicable military safety doctrine
Ensures qualification in adventure training activities, for which responsible, to conduct training safely and protect the physical well‑being of cadets, using risk assessments, procedures and directives contained in the Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP, doctrine contained in applicable military training material and personal experience.
Conducts other integrated‑curricular activities as directed by the Senior JROTC Instructor
Performs duties of Color Guard and/or Drill Team Coach when directed to provide an active, competitive integrated‑curricular activity using applicable military field manuals, available training material, and personal experience.
Performs duties of Rifle Team Coach when directed to provide an active, competitive integrated‑curricular activity using applicable military field manuals, available training material, and personal experience.
Performs duties of Adventure Team Coach when directed to provide an active, competitive integrated‑curricular activity using applicable military field manuals, available training material, and personal experience.
Performs other duties as required
Performs administrative duties as directed to accomplish requirements directed by the military, the school and the Hamilton County Department of Education using applicable policy and procedure.
Accomplishes duties of Assistant Military Property Specialist when approved by the School Principal and appointed by the Senior JROTC Instructor to maintain and secure U.S. Government property issued to the school.
Provides support to the School Administration as requested, and as approved by the Senior JROTC Instructor, to fulfill additional duties commensurate with those of other teacher faculty members.
Communicates with parents of cadets in accordance with the Senior JROTC Instructor’s policy to maintain viable student‑teacher‑parent relationships.
Participates in fundraising projects as approved by the Senior JROTC Instructor to generate revenues in support of the JROTC Program using guidelines provided by the School Principal and Hamilton County Department of Education.
Informs the Senior JROTC Instructor of projected duty hour absences and, as expeditiously as possible, notifies the Senior JROTC Instructor when illness prevents reporting for a duty day.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience
Federal Certification as a Junior ROTC Instructor
Associate’s degree or above – discipline unspecified
Retired from the U.S. Army in the grade of Sergeant First Class (E‑7) or above
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Skills
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.
This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.
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Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Hixson High School has served the greater Chattanooga area since 1908. Grounded in the core values of Community, Opportunity, and Excellence, we are dedicated to fostering all students to learn, lead, and serve. Twenty percent of our teaching staff attended Hixson High School themselves.
Our school community reflects the diversity of Chattanooga. Of our 890 students, 52.7% are white and 42.3% are Black, Hispanic, or Native American. Over half are economically disadvantaged; 15.3% have identified disabilities; and 8% are English Language Learners. This diversity makes strong student‑to‑student and teacher‑to‑student connections more essential than ever.
Responsibilities
Instructs Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets at the host high school in Hamilton County, Tennessee at the grade level(s) prescribed by the Senior JROTC Instructor (JROTC Department Head) in accordance with the weekly training schedules and the procedures prescribed by the sponsoring military department, JROTC Department Head, and School Principal; performs integrated‑curricular instructional and coaching duties and administrative/logistical requirements as prescribed by the School Administration and JROTC Department Head which do not conflict with the primary operational academic mission. Reports directly to the JROTC Department Head.
Maintains knowledge of academic course material and integrated‑curricular activities included in the JROTC program
Reviews, studies, and comprehends subject content contained in the sponsoring military’s Program of Instruction (POI) to ensure that presented academic instruction accomplishes designated training objectives using associated POI materials, applicable military field manuals, other associated training materials, and personal experience. Remains proficient in all classroom technology.
Ensures qualification in integrated‑curricular and adventure training activities to accomplish training objectives safely using personal experience, applicable military field manuals, handbooks, other associated training materials and personal hands‑on training as required.
Studies and comprehends conditions/requirements to effectively coach an active, competitive color guard, drill team, rifle team, or adventure team using personal experience, applicable military field manuals, associated training materials and personal hands‑on training as required.
Reads professional publications to ensure currency is maintained in changing military doctrine and operational procedure applicable to subject content of JROTC Program using material provided by the sponsoring military department.
Maintains instructor standards and other qualifications
Demonstrates positive personality, physical appearance and condition, bearing and neatness to maintain favorable representation of the JROTC Program and military.
Demonstrates the professional ability to challenge, motivate and positively influence young men and women to develop character, leadership ability, self‑reliance, self‑confidence, responsiveness to authority, moral attributes and good citizenship.
Maintains proficiency in basic lifesaving methodology to effectively render assistance to cadets as/if required.
Presents academic instruction to cadets to meet desired learning objectives
Reviews weekly training schedules and prepares for periods of instruction in advance to ensure learning objectives are understood and required instructional reference materials and audio‑visual aids are available.
Presents periods of instruction in accordance with lesson plans contained in the sponsoring military’s instructional manual to ensure lesson objectives are understood using procedure, instructional reference materials and instructional technology indicated.
Administers examinations to determine if learning objectives were met using the test bank.
Analyzes examination results to determine if learning objectives were met and if examinations were a valid indicator of performance.
Maintains a record of cadet grades to indicate individual performance level using the school’s procedure and system.
Provides critique sheets after each major block of instruction to determine if instructional improvements can be made using comments contained in critique sheets and guidance indicated in Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP.
Maintains presence in classroom and outside training areas when having primary instructor responsibility to ensure discipline and safety of cadets.
Continually assesses own personal instructional technique and ability to present the best instruction possible using personal teaching experience, modern pedagogy, modern classroom technology, and through observation of other instructors’ presentations.
Conducts all low‑moderate risk adventure training in accordance with Hamilton County risk manager and safety director guidance, Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP, and applicable military safety doctrine
Ensures qualification in adventure training activities, for which responsible, to conduct training safely and protect the physical well‑being of cadets, using risk assessments, procedures and directives contained in the Hamilton County Schools JROTC SOP, doctrine contained in applicable military training material and personal experience.
Conducts other integrated‑curricular activities as directed by the Senior JROTC Instructor
Performs duties of Color Guard and/or Drill Team Coach when directed to provide an active, competitive integrated‑curricular activity using applicable military field manuals, available training material, and personal experience.
Performs duties of Rifle Team Coach when directed to provide an active, competitive integrated‑curricular activity using applicable military field manuals, available training material, and personal experience.
Performs duties of Adventure Team Coach when directed to provide an active, competitive integrated‑curricular activity using applicable military field manuals, available training material, and personal experience.
Performs other duties as required
Performs administrative duties as directed to accomplish requirements directed by the military, the school and the Hamilton County Department of Education using applicable policy and procedure.
Accomplishes duties of Assistant Military Property Specialist when approved by the School Principal and appointed by the Senior JROTC Instructor to maintain and secure U.S. Government property issued to the school.
Provides support to the School Administration as requested, and as approved by the Senior JROTC Instructor, to fulfill additional duties commensurate with those of other teacher faculty members.
Communicates with parents of cadets in accordance with the Senior JROTC Instructor’s policy to maintain viable student‑teacher‑parent relationships.
Participates in fundraising projects as approved by the Senior JROTC Instructor to generate revenues in support of the JROTC Program using guidelines provided by the School Principal and Hamilton County Department of Education.
Informs the Senior JROTC Instructor of projected duty hour absences and, as expeditiously as possible, notifies the Senior JROTC Instructor when illness prevents reporting for a duty day.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience
Federal Certification as a Junior ROTC Instructor
Associate’s degree or above – discipline unspecified
Retired from the U.S. Army in the grade of Sergeant First Class (E‑7) or above
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Skills
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time‑management skills.
This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard‑to‑staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.
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