Army JROTC Instructor Assigned to Madison High School-Repost

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Madison High School 4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
• The Army JROTC Instructor is assigned within the high school Army JROTC program. The Army JROTC Instructor is directed by the Senior Army JROTC Instructor to properly instruct cadets and manage the JROTC unit in accordance with military regulations and district policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties:

The Army JROTC Instructor assigned to support Madison High School is responsible for:

• Develop a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and HSROTC objectives and activities.
• Include Cadets in the planning phase and organize Cadets and resources toward the objectives.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Maintain electronic student records; provide enrollment and other student reports as required by the appropriate military service; meet school administrative requirements.
• Carry out logistics tasks. Prepare requisitions. Maintain federal supply operations in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Enroll and retain new students. Prepare Cadets for career or college and ensure they graduate high school. Visit feeder schools at least once a year.
• Teach HSROTC Cadets. Achieve the curricular requirements and learning standards of the Program of Instruction. Attain and improve proficiency in all subjects taught.
• Continuously improve instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques.
• Counsel and mentor students on their academic performance as members of the Corps of Cadets. Assist interested students in applying for scholarships and completing service academy applications.
• Accomplish all required school tasks. Participate in staff meetings, school committees, and student activities.
• Transport cadets to competitions.
• Perform duties required of other teachers in the school.
• Plan, organize and conduct hands-on training that build from instructions in the classroom: color guard, drill teams, and HSROTC social activities, such as an Annual Military Ball.
• Conduct risk assessment to mitigate the possibility of an accident for all activities; observe and enforce Military and School safety guidelines.
• Develop professional qualifications. Participate in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities offered by the school district. Meet any continuing education requirements of the state, school district and military service.
• Prepare the unit for official visits by dignitaries, annual accreditation visit, and mandated assist visits from higher headquarters.
• Set an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for Cadets, colleagues and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Qualified applicants must m ust be certified by the United States Army Cadet Command Headquarters and meet eligibility requirements established by the sponsor military service in accordance with public law. Must be a retired or honorably discharged Non-Commissioned Officer (E6-E9) or Warrant Officer (W1-W5) with at least 10 years of service, or current serving member of the Army Reserve or Army National Guard Warrant Officer (W1-W4) or Non-Commissioned Officer (E6-E9) with no less than 10 years of service. Must pass the CBEST exam within the first year and the PE CSET exams within the first four years of hire. Please visit for U.S. Army Cadet Command certification.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.

• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions

• • The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.

• Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.

• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
• Cover Letter
• • To be considered for this position, you must respond to the following position-specific questions in your Letter of Introduction and attach it to your submitted online application.
  • • QUESTION 1: Do you have an Army JROTC Initial Qualification Letter?
• • Credential
  • Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
  • A copy of your valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application .
  • Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this LINK . For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.

• Additional documents (optional)

• • Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

Examination Process

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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