JROTC Army Instructor

Job Title:  JROTC Army Instructor

Salary Range: $51,200 – $85,500 per year. Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.  

 

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Position Purpose: 

Provide JROTC students with appropriate learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.  Plans for, teaches, and facilitates learning for all students. Creates a positive learning environment. Maintains academic progress, records, and discipline. Works collaboratively with students, parents and staff to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of the students. Educates students to prepare them for the 21st Century; college or career ready.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Education: Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. (Bachelor’s degree in Education is preferred).
  • A valid NE Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s) in JROTC.
  • Approval from United States Army Cadet Command.
  • Staff Sergeant (SSG) or higher.
  • Retired from the Army for less than three years OR if still active duty, must have retirement orders and within six months of retirement or terminal leave date.
  • Experience in supply, administration, drill, and ceremonies.
  • Experience teaching or working with youth groups preferred.
  • A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Excellent communication skills oral and written.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Best Instructional Practices in the JROTC Classroom.
  • Positive interpersonal skills.
  • Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
  • Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
  • This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community.
  • A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.

 

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

  • Assists JROTC Senior Instructor with building JROTC program.
  • Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
  • Positively fostering students’ self-esteem.
  • Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
  • Integration of leadership, technology, and communication into the curriculum.
  • Planning for and guiding the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
  • Maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
  • Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials.
  • Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
  • Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff.
  • Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
  • Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.
  • Integrating of the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population.

 

Additional Duties:

To view the full job description by visiting our website at www.ops.org/careers

 

 

Interested candidates MUST complete an application on our website.

To view the full job description, and to apply, click here.

 

Note: In lieu of individual school/position postings, we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you.  During the interview journey, we delve into your preferences, skills, and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.

Zone 6

Grades

9–12

Category

ROTC

Additional Information

$51,200 – $85,550 per year

Location: Omaha, NE

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: per negotiated agreement / Exempt

 

2025/26 Salary Schedule: 

Step 1 with a Bachelor’s Degree $51,200

Step 1 with a Master’s Degree: $57,820

Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.  Step placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

 

Note: In lieu of individual school/position postings, we utilize pool postings as a way to connect with talented individuals like you.  During the interview journey, we delve into your preferences, skills, and ideal work locations to find a position for you among our diverse opportunities.

Contact Information

Omaha Public Schools
3215 Cuming Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
https://www.ops.org/careers

Brandi Rossman
(p) (531) 299-0240

How to Apply

Interested candidates MUST complete an application on our website.

 

To view the full job description, and to apply, click here.

 

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