Job OverviewThe ROTC teacher will plan and implement an instructional program and provide related educational services for students in assigned grade levels. The incumbent will manage student behavior, assess and evaluate student achievement, and modify/control instructional activities as required. The ROTC teacher, under general supervision, will serve a general manager of the Junior ROTC (JROTC) Unit.
Position DescriptionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClassroom Instruction and Student Management- Assess student abilitiesas related to desired educational goals, objectives, and outcomes and provide instruction to grow student abilities
- Maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for instructional and individual reporting purposes
- Plan appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities including determination of appropriate level of materials
- Implement an instructional program which provides appropriate learning experiences, considering different learning styles and a range of learning curves
- Assist and participate in the management of student behavior in instructional settings, including school grounds, centers, and work sites, to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process; intervene to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to appropriate administrator
- Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
- Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
- Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, beneficial, safe and conducive to learning while ensuring materials are accessible to students and in good condition
- Maintain safety in classrooms
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
Program Facilitation- Develop JROTC yearly budget for FBISD and the appropriate governing agency
- Order appropriate equipment and supplies
- Maintain timely and accurate budget accountability reports
- Maintain accurate annual asset inventory reports
- Perform duties delineated in JROTC program instruction as outlined by governing agency
Communication and Collaboration- Communicate regularly with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress
- Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student(s) progress
- Request assistance and work with resource personnel to ensure student growth
- Collaborate with other professionals, including counselors and librarians, to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities
- Support and/or participate in school-wide student activities and social events and approved fund raising activities
- Assign work and supervise instructional assistants, parents, and student volunteers as needed
- Stay abreast of current industry standards
- Serve as liaison between JROTC unit and District administration
- Participate in district required professional development
- Participate in Career and Technical Education (CTE) department professional development and designated district wide events
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree Preferred
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Minimum of 20 years Minimum of 20 years of active military service
- Retired Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Officer
- Must meet appropriate criteria to be classified as a JROTC instructor in accordance with governing agency
- Proven ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives including the needs and abilities of students
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information- Work is performed generally in a classroom environment and other locations, within and outside, of the school.
- Employee must hold valid Texas Driver's License and be able to provide reliable transportation to all assigned locations if serving in itinerant assignment.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
- Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
- This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.