Aerospace Science Instructor - AFJROTC

POSITION: Aerospace Science Instructor (AFJROTC)

This position will be for the 2024-2025 School Year

SUMMARY: Serves as an instructor in the AFJROTC program which instills in students in grades 9-12, the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility through education and mentoring.

Responsibilities of All Instructors.
Instructors will exhibit only the highest levels of personal and professional conduct while serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor. Instructors perform duties, accept responsibilities, and meet standards as prescribed by applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC instructions. Instructors will directly supervise all cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, AFJROTC community service events, and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.

Essential Functions of All Air Force Junior ROTC Instructors. To successfully serve as an AFJROTC Instructor, an applicant must be able to:
1) Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on a particular school’s schedule. Each class period may contain 30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels, and coming from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
2) Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences.
3) Lead Off-Campus Events. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and to march in parades with their cadets. Leading off campus events involves significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
4) Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to exemplify a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner in both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform.
5) Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. Any additional certification requirements above the basic Air Force Junior ROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force.Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties.
6) Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years satisfactory military service
• Minimum of an Associate Degree
• Military grade of E6-E9 or O3 – O6
• Minimum instructor pay based on the JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS) found at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AFJROTC/documents/Vacancies/AFJROTC_JSIPS_DATA_20240404.pdf

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with youth groups
• Teaching experience
• Drill and ceremonies
• Administration
• Experience in supply

DEADLINE: Until Filled

External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference
(North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability.)

Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to fostering an educational environment rooted in inclusivity and academic freedom. Our FPS Philosophies articulate our commitment to these principles, guiding our practices to ensure every student's success. We invite candidates to thoroughly review our FPS Philosophies as they reflect the foundational values and expectations for all FPS employees. By applying, candidates express their commitment to embracing and upholding these philosophies in their professional practice, contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusivity within our schools.

TO APPLY: Log on to www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp , to view current vacancies and complete our online application. For more information or questions please call 701-446-1050 or email at foxs@fargo.k12.nd.us.

POSITION: Aerospace Science Instructor (AFJROTC)

This position will be for the 2024-2025 School Year

SUMMARY: Serves as an instructor in the AFJROTC program which instills in students in grades 9-12, the values of citizenship, service to the United States, and personal responsibility through education and mentoring.

Responsibilities of All Instructors.
Instructors will exhibit only the highest levels of personal and professional conduct while serving as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor. Instructors perform duties, accept responsibilities, and meet standards as prescribed by applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and Air Force Junior ROTC instructions. Instructors will directly supervise all cadets participating in official AFJROTC unit events, AFJROTC community service events, and other unit activities (e.g. drill competitions, curriculum-in-action trips, base visits, etc.) that enhance or supplement the program.

Essential Functions of All Air Force Junior ROTC Instructors. To successfully serve as an AFJROTC Instructor, an applicant must be able to:
1) Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 minutes each, for as many as 4 to 6 periods per day, depending on a particular school’s schedule. Each class period may contain 30 students (possibly more in unusual circumstances) holding a range of ages and maturity levels, and coming from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
2) Lead Before and/or After-School Activities. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to coordinate and lead a variety of school activities, possibly held before or after each school day, both indoors and outdoors. These activities may include physical training events, academic clubs, rocketry teams, marksmanship teams, along with performing drill instruction and demonstrating drill sequences.
3) Lead Off-Campus Events. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to lead field trips to historical sites, visits to local government agencies and military installations, and to march in parades with their cadets. Leading off campus events involves significant organizational skills, physical stamina, and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
4) Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to exemplify a positive image of the Air Force at all times by conducting themselves in a highly professional manner in both their words and their actions. Additionally, an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to maintain a professional military appearance in uniform.
5) Complete any additional state and/or local school district mandated teacher certification or continuing education requirements. Any additional certification requirements above the basic Air Force Junior ROTC instructor certification must be accomplished at no expense to the Air Force.Successfully incorporate Air Force Junior ROTC-approved interactive learning software/hardware with classroom instruction, and have a competent knowledge of curriculum planning, Air Force educational programs, drill and ceremonies, and educational administration, including tests and measurements. Academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities will be equally shared by all instructors as regular duties.
6) Complete the mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course (JICC) as a condition of certification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years satisfactory military service
• Minimum of an Associate Degree
• Military grade of E6-E9 or O3 – O6
• Minimum instructor pay based on the JROTC Standardized Instructor Pay Scale (JSIPS) found at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AFJROTC/documents/Vacancies/AFJROTC_JSIPS_DATA_20240404.pdf

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with youth groups
• Teaching experience
• Drill and ceremonies
• Administration
• Experience in supply

DEADLINE: Until Filled

External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference
(North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability.)

Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is dedicated to fostering an educational environment rooted in inclusivity and academic freedom. Our FPS Philosophies articulate our commitment to these principles, guiding our practices to ensure every student's success. We invite candidates to thoroughly review our FPS Philosophies as they reflect the foundational values and expectations for all FPS employees. By applying, candidates express their commitment to embracing and upholding these philosophies in their professional practice, contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusivity within our schools.

TO APPLY: Log on to www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp , to view current vacancies and complete our online application. For more information or questions please call 701-446-1050 or email at foxs@fargo.k12.nd.us.