2026-2027 JROTC TEACHER
TITLE: JROTC ASSISTANT ARMY INSTRUCTOR (AI)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Noncommissioned Officers must be retired from the Army in the grades of E-6 through E-9.
2. Approved by U.S. Army Cadet Command to administer a high school JROTC Program
3. Proper certification as required by the Mississippi Educator Licensure Department
4. Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)
SUPERVISES: N/A
REPORTS TO: Supervising Administrator
JOB GOAL: The JROTC Assistant Army Instructor is responsible for assisting the Senior Army Instructor in with the administration, control, and education of students enrolled in the JROTC program.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
1. Oversees the entire JROTC program at the building.
2. Complies with all regulatory guidelines outlined in Cadet Command Regulations
3. Positively fostering students' self-esteem
4. Working with and understanding a diverse student population
5. Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum
6. Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
7. Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
8. Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials
9. Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
10. Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school's program and support the District's vision, aims and goals
11. Integrates the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population.
12. Provides quality work that engages students in learning
13. Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
14. Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
15. Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
16. Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
17. Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
18. Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
19. Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
20. Participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
21. Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
22. Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
23. Inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
24. Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
25. Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
26. Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
27. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
28. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
29. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
EVALUATION: Annually