Title: JROTC Senior Army Instructor/SAI (Officer Position)
Location: High School
Deadline: 10/24/25
Start Date: 3/2/26
SALARY: Pay is based on military rank (Officer), education level, and school funding.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The SAI is the department chairperson and chief instructor of the JROTC unit and works directly for the high school principal. The SAI is responsible for the overall management of the JROTC unit. The SAI formulates, establishes and executes procedures to be used in the instruction, administration, operations and logistics of the JROTC program.
The SAI will perform the following specific functions and responsibilities:
• Manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to Army and school rules, regulations and policies. Advise school authorities on policy and regulation changes.
• Maintain good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body.
• Conduct a public affairs effort in the local area middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups and other individuals or groups, designed to promote and further the understanding of JROTC.
• Enroll students in JROTC.
• Teach the Army designed JROTC curriculum thoroughly and share teaching responsibilities equally with the Army Instructor (AI).
• Execute robust after school, integrated, co-curricular activity program.
• Develop and implement the annual master training schedule.
• Maintain contact with parents of all cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
• Ensure JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly.
• Maintain accountability of all government equipment.
• Supervise and evaluate the Army Instructor (AI).
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The SAI is a separated or retired commissioned officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer (W-1 to W-5, O-3 to O-6) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service, separated or retired within the past 5 years. Candidates for this position must possess at least a BA/BS degree and must also be certified by US Army Cadet Command. Teacher certification is not required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Prior to being hired, the candidate must get qualified by the U.S. Army. Application and qualifications can be found online at: https://usarmyjrotc.army.mil/application-certification-2/
Application Procedure for Current Indian River IREA Employees: Click the red 'Apply' button in the top right corner and complete the INTERNAL application.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Indian River Central School District to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or domestic violence victim status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. See District Policy 0100 (Equal Opportunity) for additional information. Stephanie Wheeler (compliance office/coordinator) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies at [email protected], 315-642-3441, or 32735B Co Rt. 29, Philadelphia, NY 13673. Inquiries concerning the application of the Indian River Central School District nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 32 Old Slip, 26h Floor, New York, NY 10005, (646) 428-3800 Voice, (800) 877-8339 TTY.
