Teacher Pool 2023- 2024 - Junior Cadet Corps (Jcc) - Military Instructor

Teacher - Junior Cadet Corps (JCC) - Military Instructor 2023-2024 Pool 
Reports to: Coordinator - Junior Cadet Corps
 
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule
Duty Days: 187
Position Purpose
Delivers rigorous instruction to secondary level cadets using the military service's national education curriculum and program requirements.  Assists with the preparation, coordination, and supervision of all co-curricular service learning, special activities, or JCC events (such as military ball, drill meets, honor guards, and other extra-curricular activities).
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

• Instructs military directed subject materials in classroom and laboratory environment.
• Implements the national curriculum, lesson plans, extra-curricular curriculum activities, and objectives with other content areas in order to provide for transfer of learning and knowledge.
• Administers, advises, and appraises extra-curricular teams (i.e., drill, physical training, and academic challenge).
• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with District goals and objectives, including thematic units and other projects to provide for extended interaction and creativity.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; translates lesson plans into optimal learning experiences to capitalize on available instruction time.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to District policies; establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Assesses, evaluates, and documents student progress and growth, through formal and informal evaluation procedures; determines materials and strategies to provide for their needs.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

 
Administrative & Supportive

• Counsels, mentors, and tutors cadets as needed.
• Determines and leads cadets who serve in key leadership positions (i.e., command and staff).
• Coordinates, compiles, and updates data to records in the automated cadet database.
• Manages and submits all reports required by the Army and the District.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education; ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Maintains communication and coordination with school faculty and staff to promote cadet involvement in school activities, cadet recruitment, and retention.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by District procedures and applicable laws.

 
Professional Learning Community

• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curricula, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment; maintains inventory records.
• Attends and participates in school events during and outside of regular school hours.

 
Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to appropriate parties.

 
Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

 
Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations.  All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning differences.
• Knowledge of assigned content facts, concepts, theories, and principles that are being taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of current height and weight standards as outlined in respective branch of service in accordance with Military Regulations.
• Knowledge of military standards for maintaining personal fitness as outlined in respective branch of service in accordance with Military Regulations.
• Knowledge of personal grooming standards as outlined in respective branch of service in accordance with Military Regulations.
• Skill at the entry-level college level, in writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills, including principles of English and grammar usage.
• Skill in working with initiatives that require collaboration with District and outside agencies and organizations.
• Ability to occasionally experience up to 18 hours of sleep deprivation involving driving and supervision of students for outdoor adventure, service learning, and leadership and character development.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to provide information and assist office personnel, parents, and students related to District programs and activities.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams.
• Ability to effectively conference with teachers, parents, and students.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

 
Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard school instructional equipment; standard military instructional equipment related to drills, exercises, and armory.
• Posture:  Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:  Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; frequent walking and extensive marching; frequent leading of fitness training, walking, running, and jumping.
• Lifting:  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over).
• Exerting:  Frequently exerts 10-25 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerts 20-70 pounds of force.
• Environment:  Works in an instructional setting  (inside 60% and outside 40%); exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather; exposure to safety risks in outdoor adventure training including rappelling, heights over 34 feet, negotiating obstacles, and orienteering; exposure to substandard housing/barracks/hygiene, and personal health and safety risk conditions; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours, including attendance at events and/or meetings with parents and staff after working hours; frequently speaking, listening, and hearing; regular exposure to loud sounds; frequent voice projection.
• Attendance:  Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; requires occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Mental Demands:  Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; occasionally experiences up to 18 hours of sleep deprivation involving driving and supervision of students for outdoor adventure, service learning, and leadership and character development.
• Military Standards: 
  • Leading and supervising parades requiring extensive marching and voice projection;
  • Maintaining personal fitness according to military standards; leading fitness training, walking, running, and jumping;
  • Occasional exposure to safety risks in outdoor adventure training including rappelling, heights over 34 feet, negotiating obstacles, and orienteering;
  • Occasionally requires up to 18 hours of sleep deprivation involving driving and supervision of students for outdoor adventure, service learning, and leadership and character development.

 
Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

 

• Certification/License: 
  • Valid Texas Teaching Certification;
  • If applicant does not have a teacher certification then he/she must enroll in Education Career Alternative Program (ECAP) and pass the Texas Teacher Certification within 1 year of employment in the content area of physical education (Content Test & Pedagogy Responsibility Exam).
  • Clear and valid Texas Driver's License;
  • Insurable by the District's insurance carrier.

 

• Experience: Some military service (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, Space Force).
• Language:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.
• Additional Requirements: 
  • Wear the Military uniform and meet personal grooming standards as outlined in Military Regulation;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication/staff, and automation technology skills.

 
INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• Driving and accident record:

Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations http://dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/driverrecords.htm

• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
  • moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
  • failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
  • equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

  
 
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.