GARRARD COUNTY SCHOOLS

 

Job Description

 

 

 

CLASS TITLE:  JROTC TEACHER 

REPORTS TO:  Principal    

EXEMPT STATUS:  Exempt

APPROVED: March 5, 2026 Order #2026-113  

 

BASIC FUNCTION:  

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assures that students spend maximum time on task
• Plans a program of study and instructional practices meets the individual needs,
• interests and abilities of the students
• Creates supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written lesson plans upon request of principal and or supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior and achievement 
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and__in harmony with the goals__establishes and communicates clear objectives for instruction
• Employs a variety of instructional practices and instructional resources and technologies to support the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Implements, instruction and action, consistent with the district's mission statement, vision statement, instructional goals and objectives  
• Assesses the progress of students and communicates with parents on an on-going basis and provides progress reports as required
• Utilizes data to determine individual strengths and deficits, and implements instruction as appropriate based on individual student need (including IEP, 504, and intervention plans) 
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities 
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation 
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to so under reasonable terms 
• Maintains and improves professional competence through on-going professional learning 
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Duty to report to work. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 
• Research methods and report writing techniques. 
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty. 

 

ABILITY TO:

• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Utilize technology.  
• Prioritize and schedule work. 
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. 
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 
• Work independently with little direction. 
• Meet schedules and timelines. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. 
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. 
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. 
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. 
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be Commissioned officer with a rank of Captain CPT- 03 or higher OR a rank of Warrant officer W01 or higher

Must have at least 10 years of army service

Must have bachelor’s degree or higher

Can be retired from the Army or actively drilling in the National Guard or Army Reserves

Cannot be retired more than 5 years at time of employment

Holds bachelor's or higher degree and the required Kentucky Teacher Certification and/or endorsement for the assigned position