NJROTC Senior Instructor (NSI)

Position Title: NJROTC Senior Instructor (NSI)

Department: Alma School District

Reports To: Alma High School Principal

Contract Length: 240 Days

Closing: Until Filled

Alma School District is actively seeking an experienced and successful Navy NJROTC Senior Instructor to lead a highly successful and progressive program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET

Provide leadership for the entire program

Work closely and collaboratively with other school organizations

Provide participating students with a top-notch educational experience

Schedule, coordinate, and prepare cadets for competitions

COMPENSATION

Annual salary: Navy minimum based on the Salary Table 2025-RUS (Annual Rates by Grade and Step) with the potential of more depending on qualifications and experience.

A very competitive benefits package

The contract length is for twelve months

DESIRABLE BACKGROUND and/or EXPERIENCE

Has worked in a successful NJROTC program

Enjoys working with female and male students 14 to 18 years old

Has, or is eligible for an Arkansas teaching license

Is experienced in, and enthusiastic about competition, military instruction, as well as academics

Is well organized and can administer an active program

Is in a position personally to relocate to the Alma area

Is willing to work long days to achieve success and perfection

NJROTC PROGRAM

The Alma High School Navy Junior ROTC program has a distinguished history, having finished several times in the top ten at the National Drill Meet. The unit has been recognized numerous times for being the best in our entire Navy Region. Many cadets graduate from the program and continue their education at a service academy or in an NROTC unit at a university. The program competes successfully in all areas at numerous locales across several states.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

Alma School District is among the largest fifteen percent of school districts in Arkansas. Students graduate at a 99% rate with a college-going rate above 70%, and a college remediation rate below 15%. Over 90% of all students in the high school participate in one or more extra-curricular organizations. The expenses of the operation of the program are included in the school district operating budget beyond what the Navy provides. Alma is a bedroom community of Fort Smith with a comfortable small-town lifestyle and the advantages of a nearby small city. The major metropolitan areas of Fayetteville, Tulsa, and Little Rock are easily accessible.

GENERAL

Alma School District desires for its NJROTC program to be among the very best in the state and region, and for it to be known and recognized for professionalism, outstanding cadets, and as a pacesetter in high school ROTC. The successful applicant will be expected to devote his undiminished energies and efforts toward these goals.

Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.