ROTC Instructor

Position Type Regular Full-Time Purpose and Scope OVERVIEW Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are: Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation. Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families. High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The essential function of the position within the organization is to develop, implement and evaluate training for Junior ROTC programs in Memphis City Schools. The position is responsible for developing training schedules and materials, providing in-service and professional development training for JROTC instructors, coordinating and planning co-curricular activities, and performing related work as assigned. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Essential Job Functions Develops, implements and evaluates JROTC training and professional development programs for JROTC instructors in accordance with District and U.S. Army policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Assist in ensuring uniformity and cohesiveness among all school JROTC units in accordance with current regulations and policies. Orders and maintains curriculum materials. Develops a master training schedule and weekly training schedules for each school year. Plans and coordinates District-wide co-curricular activities, including drill meets, marksmanship competitions, physical training and team-building events, academic knowledge competitions, parades and awards ceremonies, and an annual one-week summer camp. Develops risk assessments for all training activities; conducts safety briefings before all activities; monitors and enforces safety controls. Maintains knowledge of changes in JROTC curriculum; notifies instructors of changes and trends in JROTC instruction. Establishes, maintains and updates training records. Establishes, maintains and updates databases of cadet records. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility. Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes and e-mails, entering and retrieving computer data. Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and an endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid T nnessee certificate. Governed by the Rules and Regulations of the Tennessee Code Annotated and the collective bargaining agreement. Requires education or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in education, training or related field from an accredited college or university. Requires Army officer rank. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Requires (3) three years of related experience