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Instructor, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Instructor, JROTC CODE: 1066 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Instructor, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Summary Description: Under general supervision of the principal; designs, implements, and delivers the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum. The work of the class involves presenting courses on military, civics and related subjects, conducting drills and exercises in accordance with prepared lesson plans, instructional materials, and aids provided by the military services with no deviation from the prescribed materials. Physical Demands: Ability to direct JROTC students in military drills and other prescribed physical activities. Special Requirements: By military regulation, staff are retired noncommissioned officers. Attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of military subjects as taught through JROTC programs; working knowledge of instructional concepts and techniques, classroom organization and program mission; Working knowledge of general office clerical procedures and use of common office materials. Ability to work with students effectively as an instructor; ability to identify learning problems and mistakes and correct them; ability to explain military and civics subjects; ability to perform general office clerical work. Knowledge of MCPS and community. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Knowledge and application of the six performance standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Education Training Experience:Retired noncommissioned military personnel with 20 plus years of active duty required. Military training for teaching the NJROTC curriculum in the comprehensive high school. Meets military guidelines for college requirement.Certificate License:Possession of military certification as a trained NJROTC instructor in the approved curriculum for high school and issued by an appropriate military authority.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Example Duties:PROGRAM MANAGEMENT1. Prepares lesson plans and presents courses in the history, purpose and structure of the military services; ethical values and principles of good citizenship; leadership; physical fitness; and military drills and formations and administers, and grades assessments and provides feedback.2. Maintains instructional materials and files. 3. Manages the unit supply system (NJUMS).4. Monitors attendance and counsels students as needed.5. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, MCPS policy and administrative regulation.6. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.7. Plans a program of study that understands and takes into account the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student.8. Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of MCPS curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.9. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.ACADEMIC DRILL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING1. Oversees students in marksmanship, training and academic drills and exercises; 2. Assists and accompanies students on summer camps, and field trips assisting with curriculum development and inventorying materials required to support the activities.3. Counsels students on aspects of military service. 4. Assess cadet uniform and military bearing5. Instructs and assesses military and leadership drill components6. Assists with ceremonies at company/battalion formations7. Assists with organizing community service activities8. Hosts events including drill, field, rifle, and academic competitionsPerforms related work as required.

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