REPORTS TO	Principal
FLSA STATUS	Exempt	SUPERVISES	No
JOB FAMILY	Academic Instruction	FTE	1.0
WORK CALENDAR	222	GRADE	Certified Salary Schedule
APPROVED		REVISED	3/23/26

 

SUMMARY: Senior Marine Instructor (SMI) services as the manager of the Marine Corps JROTC (MCJROTC program at their assigned school.  As a member of the school's faculty, the SMI fulfills responsibilities comparable to those of department heads.  The SMI is  responsible for the conduct of academic and extracurricular instruction and training of cadets enrolled in ROTC. Responsible to the principal for accurate completion of all records and reports required by the high school and district.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight of all aspects of the MCJROTC program.


• Plan, organize, and execute MCJROTC instruction, ensuring compliance with Marine Corps and school district policies.


• Maintain program standards and monitor performance of all instructors and cadets.


• Distribute and supervise instructional responsibilities in collaboration with the Marine Instructor (MI).


• Serve as the primary liaison between the school, parents, community, and Marine Corps authorities.


• Actively engage with school administrators, faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to promote and strengthen the program.


• Develop, implement, and oversee curricular and extracurricular activities, including drill competitions, community service projects, and cadet leadership events.


• Ensure safety, accountability, and professional conduct within all program activities.


• Mentor cadets and instructors, fostering leadership, discipline, teamwork, and character development.


• Represent the MCJROTC program positively within the school and local community.


• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.


• Other job related duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: 

• Must hold a current Marine Corps JROTC Instructor Certification at the time of application.


• Must meet all eligibility requirements established by Marine Corps JROtC and the employing school district.


• High school diploma or G.E.D.


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  Valid Arizona teaching certificate and meets highly qualified requirements

  
  


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  Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Be a retired U.S. Marine Non-Commissioned Officer.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.


• Writing general correspondence and speak effectively with others.


• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


• Principles and practices of program administration.


• Basic principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.


• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.


• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.


• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.


• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

SKILL IN:

• Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.


• Interpreting an assortment of instructions furnished in variable forms.


• Performing basic original research to assist with developing teaching plans and instructional materials.


• Maintaining and updating documentation.


• Organizing and maintaining records, files and program information.


• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.


• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.


• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.


• Maintaining confidentiality.


• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.


• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

 

Light Work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 

 

Working Conditions:  Work is routinely performed in an indoor classroom environment.

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.