<p>TITLE: Army Instructor (AI)</p> <p>WHO WE ARE:</p> <p>Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization</p> <p>committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think</p> <p>critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a</p> <p>purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to</p> <p>succeed and the power to create their own future.</p> <p>Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and</p> <p>authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse</p> <p>opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an</p> <p>organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the</p> <p>Indianapolis community.</p> <p>SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:</p> <p>The Army Instructor (AI) presents JROTC instruction at applicable IPS high schools. They assist</p> <p>the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in the overall management of the JROTC program at the school</p> <p>and in maintaining good relations with school authorities.</p> <p>WHAT YOU'LL DO:</p> <p>The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and</p> <p>provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.</p> <p>Core Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>? Assist the Senior Army Instructor (SAI) in establishing procedures relating to the</p> <p>administration, control, and training of JROTC cadets to include appointment, promotion,</p> <p>and demotion of cadet officers and noncommissioned officers.</p> <p>? Assist the SAI manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to school rules, regulations</p> <p>and customs. The AI will advise school authorities of laws and Army regulations affecting</p> <p>the JROTC unit.</p> <p>? Maintain good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body.</p> <p>? Assist the SAI prepare weekly training schedules.</p> <p>? Assist the SAI ensures continuous evaluation of the JROTC unit.</p> <p>? Assist the SAI in conducting a public affairs program in the local area among school and</p> <p>community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and other individuals or groups,</p> <p>designed to further the understanding of the JROTC unit, the school, and the Army.</p> <p>? Support school officials and programs enrolling students in the JROTC Program.</p> <p>? Maintain contact with parents of cadets experiencing academic and/or behavioral</p> <p>problems.</p> <p>? Ensure the JROTC areas are neat and orderly; current chain of command photos, cadet</p> <p>creed, core abilities and mission statement are present and posted; and all sensitive items</p> <p>are secured.</p> <p>? Maintain current copies of DA Form 3126 and/or DA Form 3126-1, a completed service</p> <p>learning checklist and evaluation rubric, and required JUMS reports.</p> <p>? Equally share teaching responsibilities.</p> <p>? Assist the SAI in maintaining accountability of all equipment in accordance with applicable</p> <p>Army regulations to include items that require formal accountability (e.g., pellet rifles),</p> <p>informal accountability (e.g., clothing) and durable items that cost $5,000 or less (e.g.,</p> <p>automation, computers, audiovisual).</p> <p>? Serve as Cadre member during the Indiana State JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge</p> <p>(JCLC), (JROTC Summer Camp) when conducted.</p> <p>? Maintain certification by attending required refresher training in accordance with current</p> <p>guidance from Cadet Command to include annual Ethics, Marksmanship, and Government</p> <p>Purchase Card related training. Attend basic and advanced JROTC School of Cadet</p> <p>Command (JSOCC) as required.</p> <p>? Attain and maintain license to drive an IPS mini bus, if needed, to transport JROTC cadets</p> <p>to support Color Guard, Drill Team, Honor Guard, Raider Team missions, events etc.</p> <p>Recommend AIs attain and maintain a CDL to drive an IPS full size bus to support JROTC</p> <p>missions such as JCLC if needed.</p> <p>? Other duties as assigned</p> <p>"Day In the Life" Overview</p> <p>On a regular day, as the Senior Army Instructor, you might:</p> <p>? Manage classroom course curriculum and conduct presentations in a classroom</p> <p>environment.</p> <p>? Conduct integrated curricular activities in a field setting, in a gymnasium, on a rifle range,</p> <p>or on a drill floor or drill area.</p> <p>? Prepare all class requirements such as exams, handouts, and instructional material.</p> <p>Possibly assist the SAI in the completion of program documents such as Field Trip</p> <p>Requests, program supply needs, budgetary needs, inventories, and more.</p> <p>? Meet with the school officials that are involved with the JROTC Program such as</p> <p>Counselors, Future Center, etc.</p> <p>? Attend periodic Personnel Development Programs as dictated by IPS.</p> <p>? Respond to questions and concerns from teachers, administrators and students.</p> <p>WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS</p> <p>As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:</p> <p>? Growth Mindset. Continuously seeks to improve your individual work, your instructional</p> <p>team's work, and the overall quality of your program. Proactively seeks and acts on</p> <p>feedback.</p> <p>? Effective Influencer. Inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of</p> <p>urban school students. Work with community organizations to create learning experiences</p> <p>for your students.</p> <p>? Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills. Builds rapport and cooperative</p> <p>relationships with others. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant</p> <p>stakeholders. Places high priority on team and program goals.</p> <p>? Interpersonal Skills. Demonstrate professional ability to lead, motivate and influence</p> <p>young men and women to learn and develop leadership, self-reliance and discipline,</p> <p>responsiveness to constituted authority and attributes of good citizenship and patriotism.</p> <p>? Communication Skills. Possesses effective verbal and written communication and should</p> <p>be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.</p> <p>? Project Management. Manages multiple projects from end to end, identifying and</p> <p>monitoring project milestones, and maintaining program accountability for results.</p> <p>? Good moral character and have the mental ability, positive attitude, physical appearance</p> <p>and condition, and neatness required for favorable representation of the program and the</p> <p>Army in the school and civilian community.</p> <p>? General knowledge of course subject matter and demonstrated instructional ability.</p> <p>EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>? Associate's degree from an accredited institution</p> <p>? Retired for three years or less from the U.S. Army in grades E-6 thru E-9 or W0-1 thru</p> <p>CW5, and receiving retired pay and discharged under honorable conditions.</p> <p>? Have a military and civil record that reflects a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness</p> <p>and conduct that is above reproach. Have no record of convictions by court martial and no</p> <p>record of civil convictions except for minor traffic offenses.</p> <p>? Meet all instructor eligibility requirements contained in Cadet Command Regulation (CCR)</p> <p>145-2; and must have been certified to perform duties as AI by the U.S. Army Cadet</p> <p>Command (USACC).</p> <p>? Certification to perform AI duties from the U.S. Army Cadet Command.</p> <p>? Meet retention medical fitness standards as prescribed in Appendix P, CCR 145-2.</p> <p>? Undergo a five-year background investigation, and submit to subsequent investigations</p> <p>every five years to retain position of trust. Current U.S. Army Cadet Command Instructor</p> <p>Certification to include a favorable Child Care National Agency Investigation (CNACI)</p> <p>background check.</p> <p>? Be a citizen of the United States.</p> <p>? Bachelor's degree (preferred)</p> <p>FLSA CLASSIFICATION:</p> <p>Exempt</p> <p>ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:</p> <p>Not eligible</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an</p> <p>employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations</p> <p>may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in</p> <p>this role will possess sufficient medical, physical and mental fitness, and be willing to perform,</p> <p>participate in and supervise activities consistent with the conduct of the JROTC program (e.g.,</p> <p>color guard, drill team, academic competition teams, field skills, rifle team, JROTC summer camp,</p> <p>etc.).</p> <p>EEOC STATEMENT:</p> <p>Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate</p> <p>in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,</p> <p>religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,</p> <p>veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,</p> <p>marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally</p> <p>recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.</p> <p>Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,</p> <p>threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or</p> <p>work.</p> <p>DISCLAIMER:</p> <p>Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the</p> <p>above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is</p> <p>not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this</p> <p>position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job</p> <p>descriptions, but are an essential function.</p> <p>For benefits information, please see https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/</p>