Teacher, Secondary JROTC Instructor (Air Force)

Position Type:

Teacher

Date Posted:

2026-09-10

Location:John Marshall High School

ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students.

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The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

 

The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Air Force JROTC) is a course of instruction taught for academic credit in high schools by retired officers (Senior Air Force Instructor) and non-commissioned officers Air Force Instructor). The Senior Air Force Instructor is responsible to the Air Force, and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for all aspects of the operation of the Air Force JROTC unit.

This is an officer-only position. Available 1/1/2027

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for the Air Force JROTC program at the assigned location; reports to the school administrator and the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps)

• Conducts the Air Force JROTC program in accordance with applicable laws and adheres to all AFJROTC regulations and policies

• Prepares an annual operational plan; develops a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Air Force JROTC objectives and activities; includes cadets in the planning; organizes cadets and resources toward objectives

• Performs administrative tasks; maintains student records; provides enrollment and other student reports as specified by AFJROTC; meets school administrative requirements

• Carries out logistics tasks, prepares requisitions; maintain arms and supply operations in accordance with Air Force security requirements and other regulations

• Recruits new students, markets the Air Force JROTC program; conducts a public relations program in the school and community

• Teaches Air Force JROTC cadets; achieves the curricular requirements and learning standards of the program, attains and improves proficiency in all military and other subjects taught; continuously improves Air Force JROTC instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques; recommends changes to the curriculum

• Counsels students on their academic performance and as members of the Corps of Cadets; assists interested students in applying for Senior ROTC scholarships and completing service academy applications

• Accomplishes required school tasks; participates in staff meetings, school committees and student activities, performs tasks required of all other teachers in the school

• Plans, organizes and conducts extracurricular activities, such as color guard, orienteering, marksmanship, drill teams, adventure training, and Air Force JROTC community service activities

• Conducts risk assessment for all activities; observes and enforces all Air Force and school safety guidelines

• Develops professional qualifications, participates in recurring instructor conferences and other professional development opportunities, meets any continuing education requirements of the state or school district

• Prepares the unit for official visits and formal inspections

• Coordinates summer camp attendance by cadets, attends camp, conducts training and other activities as prescribed by the camp commander

• Provides an outstanding personal example of professional, social and personal behavior and appearance for cadets, colleagues and the community

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Officers must have an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited university

• Must be Air Force JROTC certified through AFJROTC, meet the administrative requirements of the certification process, have a satisfactory interview, and be determined by AFJROTC to meet the criteria outlined above

• Must be retired from the Air Force with at least 20 years of active duty; served last year of active duty as an officer; have been retired for 3 years or less, or be retired National Guard/Reserves who meet the National Defense Authorization Act requirements for retired Guard and Reserve members

• Must be receiving pay in the grades of E-6 through O-6

• Have no court martial, civil convictions, or lost time

• Meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards of the USACC

• Have an excellent record of military performance

• Have the mentality, personality, appearance and bearing to represent the Air Force well in the civilian community

• Drill experience is preferred; must be able to train a drill team for competitions and various ceremonies such as Color Guard and Annual Inspection

• Must be able to teach the curriculum as prescribed by Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program, such as Citizenship in Action, Leadership Theory and Application, Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness, Citizenship in History and Government, Wellness, Fitness and First Aide, and Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship (optional)

• Must possess a special commitment to helping urban students succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools representing a variety of socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds

• Have good moral character, instructional ability and be able to challenge, motivate, and influence young people in a positive manner

• Willingness to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the school

• Ability to be a hard worker dedicated to human growth and development

• Must be able to conduct Drill practice during for the number of days per week and times outside of normal school hours as required

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. The proverbial "glass house" analogy applies here. 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 supervise 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. Instructors must ensure the entire AFJROTC environment under their purview is known as a safe zone, free from unwanted and/or inappropriate touching, sexual harassment, sexual assault, inappropriate comments, or jokes, racial or gender bias, bullying, degradation, intimidation, and physical discipline or hazing. Instructors must ensure these unwelcome behaviors (or the perception of these behaviors) are not associated with the AFJROTC program.

Air Force Junior ROTC instructors are deeply involved in their communities. They teach Air Force Junior ROTC aerospace science and leadership education curricula. They also serve as liaisons between the Air Force and civilian agencies in the aerospace field and perform career and performance counseling for AFJROTC cadets.

Instructors devote themselves to cadets in the classroom and during LDR activities. Their hard work and devotion have resulted in an Air Force Junior ROTC program that’s highly acclaimed at the local and national level.

Essential Functions of All Air Force Junior ROTC Instructors. To successfully serve as an AFJROTC Instructor, an applicant must be able to:

•   Conduct Academic Classes. An Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor is expected to prepare for and teach periods of instruction of 45 to 90 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. Teaching academic classes involves significant organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a high degree of patience.

• 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. Leading extracurricular activities involves significant organizational skills, strong teambuilding skills, and physical stamina.

• 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.

• Be an Ambassador of the Air Force. An Air Force Junior ROTC instructor is expected to always exemplify a positive image of the Air Force 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.

• 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.

• Complete all mandatory Air Force Junior ROTC instructor training.

Education

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