1. Must be honorably discharged from the Army in the grades of W1 through W5 or 03 through 06

            2. Must have not been retired over 5 years

            3. Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

            4. Certified as an instructor through the usarmyjrotc.com web site

            5. JROTC instructors in Georgia are required to secure a Georgia teaching “Permit” through the Professional                           Standards Commission

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Senior Army Instructor manages the JROTC Program at the school, as outlined in the Army Corps JROTC Program Terms of JROTC Unit Establishment. The Senior Army Instructor is assigned as the Department Head for the Department of Leadership Studies, and will have the same duties as other department heads in the school. The Senior Army Instructor distributes the instructional and administrative duties and is involved in representing the JROTC Program in the community.

The SAI is responsible for overseeing the JROTC program IAW Army and Cadet Command Regulation 145-2. Program information on Employment, Duties and Responsibilities, Vacancies, Application and Certification can be found on the usarmyjrotc.com website.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Instructs cadets in the JROTC curriculum during the year.
2. Develops short and long range plan for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
3. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and the personal growth of students.
4. Evaluates student progress and counsels cadets on their performance within the JROTC program.
5. Motivates and encourages students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a
foundation for becoming a responsible citizen.
6. Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets to include color guard, drill teams, school and JROTC Rifle Teams and other special activities.
7. Maintains JROTC student records as required by military regulations and local policies.
8. Complies with military and school district safety guidelines when instructing, supervising, monitoring and
accompanying cadets.
9. Maintains supply accountability in strict compliance with military security regulations.
10. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
11. Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with the "Terms of Establishment".

SECURITY CLEARANCE: The Candler County School System requires a criminal background check and fingerprinting on all new employees, including all substitutes and other designated employees.

SALARY: In Accordance with Appropriate Guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:
Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) requirements for Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) professionals- Initial permits in the field of JROTC may be issued to individuals meeting all of the following
requirements:
1. Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED;
2. Hold official military retirement orders, or a DD Form 214 Member Copy #4, with Block #24 reflecting honorable retirement from a branch of military service (Army).

RESPONSIBLE TO WHOM: The building principal and/or other authorized administrators.