Operations Specialist, DAI Jrotc

TITLE: Operations Specialist, DAI Headquarters

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization

committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think

critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a

purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to

succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and

authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse

opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an

organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the

Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing the personnel, administrative, and training

requirements of all instructors assigned to the IPS instructor group. In the absence of the

Director, they are responsible for the management of the JROTC program and are tasked to

maintain effective working relationships with Army, District, and school authorities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and

provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

● Monitor and administer all suspense items and reports due from units in accordance unit

SOP.

● Assist the SAI manage and conduct the JROTC unit according to school rules, regulations

and customs.

● Maintain effective working relationship with SAIs, AIs, and school officials, and coordinate

with Army officials, District authorities, school faculties and participating students

(cadets).

● Represent the Director in his or her absence in matters pertaining to the Department of

the Army and JROTC, as required. Serve as an advocate for JROTC on the State level.

● Enforce procedures relating to the administration, control, and instruction of JROTC

cadets.

● Assist the SAI in conducting a public affairs program in the local area among school and

community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups, and other individuals or groups,

designed to further the understanding of the JROTC unit, the school, and the Army.

● Monitor, implement, sustain, and track a professional development program for all

assigned JROTC instructors.

● Implement the plan for evaluation of the JROTC units through an active

visitation/inspection program.

● Ensure the JROTC areas are neat and orderly and all sensitive items are secured.

● Maintain accountability of all Army and school equipment provided to the Director of

Army Instruction office in accordance with applicable Army regulations and District

directives.

● Perform other specified duties listed in the current edition of paragraph 4-10 of Cadet

Command Regulation 145-2.

● Monitor instructors to ensure they equally share teaching responsibilities.

● Serve as Operations NCO/Officer of the Indiana State Junior ROTC Cadet Leadership

Challenge (JCLC) when the DAI is appointed by Commander, 7 th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet

Command to serve as Commandant.

● Monitor personnel status in all JROTC programs and institute measures to identify and

hire qualified replacements on an as needed basis.

● Plan, implement, and supervise an active integrated curricular activities program (e.g.,

after school activities) at each JROTC program. Host internal and external competitions in

related activities (e.g., drill, marksmanship, Raiders, etc.).

● Maintain certification by attending required refresher training in accordance with current

guidance from Cadet Command to include annual Ethics, Marksmanship, and Government

Purchase Card related training. Attend basic and advanced JROTC School of Cadet

Command (JSOCC) as required.

● Attain and maintain license to drive an IPS mini bus to assist in the transport JROTC cadets

to events if needed. Recommend attaining and maintaining a CDL to drive an IPS full size

bus to support JROTC missions such as JCLC if needed.

● Other duties as assigned

"Day In the Life" Overview

On a regular day, as the Operations Specialist, you might:

● Manage program suspense, requirements, and daily operations.

● Interpret and manage instructor qualification requirements, both Military and

Educational.

● Assist the DAI in the planning, preparing, and conduct of extra-curricular events held by

the DAI office for IPS and regional JROTC competition teams such as Rifle meets, Drill

Meets, Raiders competitions, and more.

● Assist the DAI in developing and presenting Personal Development Programs for JROTC

staff and instructors.

● Assist the DAI in responding to community stakeholder's desires and requests of JROTC

Programs.

● Respond to questions and concerns from teachers, administrators and students.

WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

● Growth Mindset. Continuously seeks to improve your individual work, your instructional

team's work, and the overall quality of your program. Proactively seeks and acts on

feedback.

● Effective Influencer. Inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of

urban school students. Work with community organizations to create learning experiences

for your students.

● Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills. Builds rapport and cooperative

relationships with others. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant

stakeholders. Places high priority on team and program goals.

● Interpersonal Skills. Demonstrate professional ability to lead, motivate and influence

young men and women to learn and develop leadership, self-reliance and discipline,

responsiveness to constituted authority and attributes of good citizenship and patriotism.

● Communication Skills. Possesses effective verbal and written communication and should

be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

● Project Management. Manages multiple projects from end to end, identifying and

monitoring project milestones, and maintaining program accountability for results.

● Good moral character and have the mental ability, positive attitude, physical appearance

and condition, and neatness required for favorable representation of the program and the

Army in the school and civilian community.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

● Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

● Retired for three years or less from the U.S. Army in grades E-6 thru E-9, CW3 thru CW5,

or O3 thru O5, and be receiving retired pay and have been discharged under honorable

conditions

● Have a military and civil record that reflects a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness

and conduct that is above reproach. Have no record of convictions by court martial and no

record of civil convictions except for minor traffic offenses.

● Must meet all instructor eligibility requirements contained in Cadet Command Regulation

(CCR) 145-2; and must have been certified to perform duties as AI by the U.S. Army Cadet

Command (USACC).Be certified by US Army Cadet Command as a JROTC instructor and

have at least one years' experience as a Senior Army Instructor or Army Instructor

(experience in IPS is preferred).

● Meet retention medical fitness standards as prescribed in Appendix P, CCR 145-2.

● Undergo a five-year background investigation, and submit to subsequent investigations

every five years to retain position of trust. Current U.S. Army Cadet Command Instructor

Certification to include a favorable Child Care National Agency Investigation (CNACI)

background check.

● Be a citizen of the United States.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not Eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in

this role must possess sufficient medical, physical and mental fitness, and be willing to perform,

participate in and supervise activities consistent with the conduct of the JROTC program.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate

in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,

religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,

veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally

recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,

threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or

work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the

above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is

not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this

position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job

descriptions, but are an essential function.

For benefits information, please see: https://myips.org/employment/employee-benefits/