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AFJROTC Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI)

Important:  Interested candidates should visit the AFJROTC website to make sure they are qualified and to start their application and certification process.  No person can be hired into an AFJROTC instructor position unless 1) they possess a written AFJROTC instructor certification and 2) Headquarters AFJROTC Instructor Management is involved in their hiring process.

Job Description:

14.6.3. Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI). By statute, the "Non-Senior Military Instructor," (called ASI in AFJROTC), must be a noncommissioned officer (may also be temporarily filled by a commissioned officer in unusual circumstances) is employed as an ASI to complete the unit's basic complement of instructors.

14.6.3.1. In the context of AFJROTC program requirements, operations and activities, the ASI is supervised by and reports directly to the SASI. The ASI assists with the instruction, supervision and development of students, and the operation of the unit as directed by the SASI.

14.6.3.2. A successful ASI is an effective leader who is action oriented, engaged, proactive, and self-reliant. Must be of excellent moral character and have an enthusiasm for aerospace science, leadership education, teaching, and the Air Force.

14.6.4. Shared Duty Requirements of All AFJROTC Instructors.

14.6.4.1. All instructors will have and maintain a current Adult (ages 14-18) Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. This certification must be granted from a nationally recognized, hands-on style program. Instructors may pay for CPR training using unit O&M funds if available. If funds are not available, this remains a mandatory, individual instructor requirement. No students will engage in AFJROTC-conducted wellness activities unless all instructors have a valid, unexpired CPR certification as described herein.

14.6.4.2. Equally share (as regular duties) all academic, administrative, logistical, financial support tasks, and after-school activities. Daily commuting distance will not be considered as a factor when determining the equal sharing of duties, including those after school.

14.6.4.3. Maintain required public law-directed unit viability/cadet enrollment and unit operation/management outlined in this instruction.

14.6.4.3.1. Coordinate scheduling of JROTC classes with the school to make it as convenient for students to participate in Aerospace Science classes as in other courses.

14.6.4.3.2. Ensure each AFJROTC student voluntarily participates in the AFJROTC curriculum, conforms to mandatory dress and appearance standards, and maintains acceptable behavior as prescribed by the school, state, and the Air Force. Any cadet who fails to meet and maintain this requirement, must be officially disenrolled and removed from AFJROTC to prevent a negative impact on the remaining cadets.

14.6.4.4. Each instructor must log into the AFJROTC database and AFJROTC-provided email account at least weekly to ensure they remain current on all program announcements, are informed of policy changes, and meet all required deadlines. The use of auto-forwarding of emails is not approved as it will cause some emails to be rejected.

14.6.4.5. Integrate the AFJROTC program into the school environment by cultivating a positive atmosphere of cooperation with school, community, veterans, and parental groups; participating in student information programs and public service actions; and ensuring

AFJROTC is established and remains a separate, integral academic and administrative department of the institution.

14.6.4.6. Maintain liaison with Air Force representatives in academics, logistics, finance, and academic areas to ensure effective utilization of Air Force resources. All instructors will follow AFJROTC financial procedures and maintain financial accountability in accordance with AFJROTC policy.

14.6.4.7. Plan, organize, and instruct aerospace science and leadership education academic courses in compliance with this instruction and other applicable directives. Each class presentation will have a detailed lesson plan. Ensure all courses meet minimum required hours of course content and organize a curriculum model to complement the local school curriculum plan.

14.6.4.8. Develop course syllabi, daily and weekly lesson plans, assignments, demonstrations, training aids, reference materials, and any related data to accomplish course and lesson objectives. Complete lesson plans are furnished to each instructor by Headquarters AFJROTC, and they may be tailored to fit the format directed by the school. When the school does not specify a particular format, instructors must use the format outlined in the AFJROTC Curriculum Guide. Evaluate the aerospace science and leadership education program to determine whether Air Force and school objectives are accomplished.

14.6.4.9. Confer with Holm Center/DE (Academic Affairs) regarding course planning and content, examination procedures, scheduling difficulties, teaching methods and techniques, and other related areas.

14.6.4.10. Instruct students by a variety of means, such as lecture, guided discussion, lecture and discussion combined, student briefing or report, student panel, teaching interviews, guest lectures, team teaching, demonstration-performance, role playing, and brainstorming or problem solving using large and small group interaction.

14.6.4.11 Evaluate student progress, diagnose individual learning problems, and initiate corrective action, as appropriate. Encourage students, through proactive counseling, to complete high school and pursue higher education goals.

14.6.4.12. Ensure effective development of cadet leaders and supervise cadet operations and activities. Plan, organize, and direct corps organization.

14.6.4.13. Develop and supervise curriculum-in-action (CIA) trips, associated student fundraising, community service and other co-curricular activities. NOTE: LDRs are a critical component of a successful AFJROTC unit. Operation and supervision of co-curricular activities are a shared responsibility between all instructors.

14.6.4.14. Ensure cadets participating in AFJROTC sponsored trips, events, activities, drill competitions, associated student fundraising (and any other AFJROTC event or activity) are directly supervised by at least one AFJROTC instructor and the appropriate number of chaperones, as required by Headquarters AFJROTC and local school district policies.

14.6.4.15. Provide an introductory briefing on AFJROTC, to include the contract agreement between the school and Air Force, to a newly assigned principal or superintendent, or other key school officials and board members.

14.6.4.16. Give AFJROTC presentations to local schools to raise awareness of the program and encourage new high school students to participate in the program.

14.6.4.17. Sponsor new units and new instructors in the geographic area to guide them in getting started.

14.6.4.18. When necessary, coordinate installation visits with installation commanders or their designated representatives for support and services.

14.6.4.19. Ensure the AFJROTC curriculum is credited toward graduation and that credit is equivalent to credit given for similar academic courses.

14.6.4.20. Participate in career improvement efforts such as in-service training, workshops, and advanced educational courses for professional development, as required by AFJROTC, school, state, or federal directives or laws.

14.6.4.21. During student summer vacations, instructors may teach aerospace science and leadership education courses, conduct leadership seminars and drill practices, plan and conduct Cadet Leadership Courses (CLC), establish a cadet summer work program with aerospace industry or Air Force installations, update curriculum materials and lesson plans; develop associated media aids, organize regional AFJROTC instructor workshops, attend AFJROTC workshops, solicit assistance from support base personnel, contact government surplus agencies, and brief civic groups, parent-teacher organizations, and military and school officials. Establish a course of academic instruction as outlined in the current school year AFJROTC Curriculum Guide, and offer a variety of non-classroom activities, as outlined per this instruction.