Naval National Defense Instructor

Job Title:      Naval National Defense Cadet Corp (NNDCC) Instructor

Contract Length:    191 Day Contract (Plus Extended Contract Days)

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Job Summary

Coordinates and instructs a NNDCC/JROTC program at the secondary school level in conjunction with Virginia law, regulations, policies and principles.  Teaches JROTC subject as outlined in the school course schedule.  Work is performed with specific program objectives and policies.  Certified applicants should be highly motivated Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard commissioned officers in grades W-2 through O-6, or a non-commissioned officer in grades E-6 through E-9.

Employee reports to the school principal(s) to plan work and coordinate with others, including the CTE Director, to ensure program effectiveness.  Contacts are made regularly with military personnel and others outside of the school division. 

Essential Duties

• Meets and instructs the student(s) in the locations and at the time designated.
• Plans and delivers a community JROTC program as defined by JROTC regulations.
• Counsels cadets on their performance within the Corp of Cadets.
• Assists cadets in applying for ROTC scholarships and service academy appointments.
• Prepares program budget requests; recommends purchases and expenditures; maintains financial records as required.
• Documents program activities and provides reports in compliance with national and local JROTC guidelines.
• Maintains arms and supply facilities in strict compliance with military security regulations.
• Develops and maintains the physical environment of the classroom that is conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided by the system.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates mastery of content area
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students, and plan daily instructional activities.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
• Communicates regularly with parents.
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

 Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

• Qualifications requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of documented relevant work experience.
• Must be approved by the JROTC eligibility committee with ability to obtain a valid JROTC Instructor Certification.
• Must be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in JROTC Instruction.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Requires general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

 Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Duties are normally performed in a school environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Clearance: Criminal Justice Background check, Child Protective Service Background Check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

 Supervision Exercised:  None

 Supervision Received:  Principal, CTE Director