Shelby County Schools

ROTC Instructor

Subject (For instructional/instructional support positions) JROTC
Posted Date 1 month ago(3/25/2024 9:55 AM)
Location Name
B T Washington High School
Category
JROTC Teacher
# of Openings
1
Close Date
12/31/2024
Position Type (Portal Searching)
Regular Full-Time

Purpose and Scope

The essential function of the position within the organization is to develop, implement and evaluate training for Junior ROTC programs in Memphis City Schools.  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.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Develops, implements and evaluates JROTC training and professional development programs for JROTC instructors in accordance with District and U.S. Army policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  2. Assist in ensuring uniformity and cohesiveness among all school JROTC units in accordance with current regulations and policies.
  3. Orders and maintains curriculum materials.
  4. Develops a master training schedule and weekly training schedules for each school year.
  5. Plans and coordinates District-wide co-curricular activities, including drill meets, marksmanship competitions, physical training and team-building events, academic knowledge competitions, parades and awards ceremonies, and an annual one-week summer camp.
  6. Develops risk assessments for all training activities; conducts safety briefings before all activities; monitors and enforces safety controls.
  7. Maintains knowledge of changes in JROTC curriculum; notifies instructors of changes and trends in JROTC instruction. 
  8. Establishes, maintains and updates training records.
  9. Establishes, maintains and updates databases of cadet records.
  10. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.
  11. Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes and e-mails, entering and retrieving computer data.
  12. Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  13. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and an endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate.  Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement.

  

Requires education or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in education, training or related field from an accredited college or university.  Requires Army officer rank.  Must possess a valid state driver's license.  Requires (3) three years of related experience

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included. 

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.

Unavoidable Hazards:  The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.

 

Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

MSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  MSCS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Coordinates or determines time, place, or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data and possibly executes determinations or reports on events.

 

  • Instructs or trains others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice, or by making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.

 

  • Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies, or small amounts of money.

 

  • Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percents.

 

  • Reads journals and manuals; prepares specialized reports and correspondence using proper format and grammar; speaks to co-workers and people outside the organization.

 

  • Performs coordinating work involving guidelines and rules with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressure.

 

  • Makes decisions with moderately serious impact - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens.

 

  • Coordinates the handling of machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving extensive latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items.

 

  • Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

 

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