Provides an environment for student learning and achievement through content planning and learning objectives while maintaining a military service certificate and complying with District and Ohio Department of Education requirements by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows prescribed curriculum using approved textbooks, workbooks and instructional materials.
• Designs meaningful and sequential instruction and relevant learning activities to meet instructional goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content, pedagogy and knowledge of students' competencies and interests.
• Prepares and uses daily lesson plans and submits to administration in prescribed manner.
• Uses support services and resources to enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Plans the management of allocated budget for daily operations.
• Creates an environment for success and fosters a love of learning while creating an environment where creativity and risk taking are valued and encouraged.
• Teaches the prescribed JROTC curriculum.
• Maintains positive classroom management by setting and communicating high, consistent expectations for learning and achievement.
• Provides instruction in military drill and physical fitness.
• Maintain active duty standards for physical fitness.
• Organizes classroom and/or laboratory in a manner, which is conducive to learning.
• Provides maintenance and security of the facility and equipment.
• Manages the program/teaching supplies.
• Promotes and maintains a safe environment as defined by district policies and procedures.
• Assures appropriate supervision of students at all times.
• Writes and updates lesson plans for JROTC curriculum and other preparation requirements.
• Adapts learning activities to meet the competency level of each student.
• Incorporates current practices from business, industry and education.
• Communicates expectations to students and parents.
• Clearly identifies and presents learning objectives to students on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Involves appropriate representatives from business and industry to support instruction.
• Utilizes technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.
• Reflects on and modifies teaching practices based on student learning and achievement.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Requisitions, surveys and secures all government furnished equipment (includes uniforms, training aids, books, drill rifles, air rifles, organizational equipment).
• Follows prescribed district and campus polices and procedures regarding grades, assessments and other areas as specified by the building management team.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of technology utilized by the district.
• Plans extracurricular activities for the JROTC unit (Including color/honor guard ceremonies, drill teams, rifle teams competitive meets, field meets, field trips, mini-boot camps etc).
• Attends service-sponsored training to keep abreast of current requirements of program management.
• Prepares financial vouchers to the service for reimbursement of expenditures to the school, made in support of the JROTC unit.
• Establishes and maintains contact with civic groups to obtain their recognition and support of the JROTC program.

Application Process:

Submit resume including experiences and educational preparation.  Three professional references are required.  Applications accepted through July 31, 2008 or until position is filled.

Resumes may be emailed to:  HumanResources@greatoaks.com or faxed to 513-612-3616 or mailed to Great Oaks, Human Resources Department, 3254 East Kemper, Cincinnati, OH  45241-1581.

Availability of Position:   August 2008

Salary Range:               BS-0: $37,218 – BS-10: $59,225

Placement on the salary schedule is commensurate with educational preparation and work experience in the field – 220-day instructional contract.

Equal Opportunity: All Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development educational activities, employment practices, programs and services are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.