Commandant, Marine Leadership Academy

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Summary

The Commandant is a key leadership position within the Marine Leadership Academy High School, responsible for overseeing the military model, JROTC Military Instructors, Military Property Coordinator, and the cadet corps within the school.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and conduct JROTC operations within the assigned unit according to school rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Manage all military-related matters in the Academy.
  • Prepare school and staff for their JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA).
  • Advise school authorities on policy and military regulation changes within regulatory guidelines.
  • Publish a curriculum map.
  • Publish a weekly training schedule which includes daily class topics, all military events, military team practice locations, meetings, and the uniform of the day.
  • Maintain good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body.
  • Assist in the enrollment of cadets in JROTC and support school officials while executing the curriculum and the integrated extra-curricular activities.
  • Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly; current chain of command photos, cadet creed, core abilities, and mission statement are present; and, all sensitive items are secured.
  • Assist in the development of the community relations plan, using military expertise to expand the school's outreach.
  • Ensure instructors share teaching responsibilities. Perform classroom instruction observations of JROTC instructors.
  • Manage the recruitment and retention efforts of all incoming freshman cadets.
  • Manage and execute all aspects of administrative transfers for cadets.
  • Establish rules and order relating to JROTC instruction and training in coordination with senior school officials.
  • Observe and evaluate JROTC instructors and career service personnel's performance (in the JROTC unit).
  • Assist Academy Superintendent in interviewing JROTC instructors and staff and recommend them for employment.
  • Organize and conduct in-service teacher and career service training at the school or Department of JROTC Headquarters.
  • Organize and accompany cadets from all 45 programs on Spring Break and international trips.
  • Respond to inquiries and concerns from students, parents, guardians, Board of Governors, Aldermen, and the general public concerning JROTC-related, school operating policies and procedures.
  • Maintain contact with parents of all cadets experiencing academic or behavior issues.
  • Manage the merit/demerit system for the school in coordination with the disciplinarian.
  • Manage the coordination of all military activities including competitions and local events.
  • Oversee all military-related matters in the Academy.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Academy Superintendent and/or the Director of Military Instruction.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • JROTC Certification.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Retired U.S. Officer (06 Preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to work in a team setting with multiple contributors on projects.
  • Ability to prioritize work related to projects, people, and events to accomplish objectives and goals.
  • Proficient in Military software i.e. JROTC Unit Management Systems (JUMS), Command Information Management Systems (CIMS), etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.


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