JOB TITLE:            JROTC Assistant Army Instructor (AI)

LOCATION:            Yazoo City High School

SALARY                  Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP), as determined by U.S. Army Cadet

                              Command  

WORKDAYS:           205 Days – 11 Month Employee         

REPORT TO             Principal

FLSA STATUS:        EXEMPT                    

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the entire JROTC program in the building.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines outlined in Cadet Command Regulations.
• 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.
• Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
• Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Integrates the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population.
• Provides quality work that engages students in learning.
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content.
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels.
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals.
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning.
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.
• Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion.
• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner.
• Participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts.
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately.
• Inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment.
• Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration.
• Participates in department/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested.
• Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Supports the Mississippi Achievement School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Noncommissioned Officers must be retired from the Army in the grades of E-6 through E-9
• Approved by U.S. Army Cadet Command to administer a high school JROTC Program
• Proper certification as required by the Mississippi Educator Licensure Department
• Appropriate endorsement and/or training for assigned course(s)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested individuals who meet minimum requirements should apply online at www.masd.k12.ms.us. Click Careers.

Questions concerning this vacancy announcement should be directed to:

Dr. Sametra Brown, Executive Director of Human Capital and Talent Management

Mississippi Achievement School District  

662-746-2125

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.   

***The Mississippi Achievement School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

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