To apply for this position, please visit the Barnstable Public Schools webpage/employment.

JOB GOAL: The Maritime Science Instructor (MSI) for Coast Guard JROTC (CGJROTC) will serve as
an instructional leader who teaches independently of, but shares program responsibilities with,
the Senior Marine Science Instructor (SMSI). The MSI will instruct and supervise participating
student cadets in the subject areas of leadership, citizenship, health and wellness, maritime
science, Coast Guard missions / operations / history, and related subjects. The MSI will serve as
a high-impact role model to students, instilling citizenship, responsibility, and a deep
appreciation for the Coast Guard and our nation. The MSI will also figure as a prominent and
influential leader who successfully facilitates positive relationships amongst the Coast Guard,
school, and local
community.

REPORTS TO: Principal and Senior MSI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Proficient in the use of standard computer applications.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work collaboratively with the school administration, staff, and the service's
CGJROTC program leadership.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
Experience in the Coast Guard training community either as a Coast Guard instructor,
instructional designer, master training specialist, training manager, or training supervisor.
Experience in non-profit leadership, secondary education, or leadership in youth-based
programs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
An educational minimum of an associate degree in any focus, OR one must be obtained
within five years of employment.
Enlisted E-7 through E-9
Coast Guard retirees: Active duty, or reserve (within 1-year of retirement and up
to 5-years after separation date)
Active SELRES members (with a minimum of 4 years of service)
Coast Guard Veterans (Separated with honorable discharge within the past 5-
years, with at least 8-years of service)
Must be familiar and comfortable with various leadership, teaching, and learning styles
across structured classroom lessons, close-order drill, USCG unit field trips, and providing
leadership guidance to students.
Experience with formal classroom and information instruction.
Must be familiar with various leadership, teaching, and learning styles.
Must remain up-to-date with the current happenings of the USCG: operationally,
administratively, and in recruiting.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING
Must obtain certification as a Coast Guard JROTC instructor.
Individual states may require additional licensing/certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructs cadets in the CGJROTC curriculum during the school year; develops short- and
long-range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials,
establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times; maintains a safe
and orderly learning environment.
Recruits cadets into CGJROTC program and provides appropriate counseling to cadets;
evaluates student progress and submits necessary government reports on a timely basis.
Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system wide goals and
priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Organizes, supervises and participates in extracurricular activities for CGJROTC cadets to
include color guard, drill teams and other special activities.
Maintains knowledge of current professional military standards, including physical fitness
requirements.
Creates an instructional environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social,
and emotional development of cadets.
Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents. Meets
with students and parents.
Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records;
maintains CGJROTC student records as required by military service regulations and local
policies; monitors and assesses students’ academic progress.
Oversees the appropriate use and care of instructional materials, uniforms, facilities, and
equipment.
Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and
community members in the education of students.
Attends staff meetings; serves on various committees.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local Coast Guard
recruiting office and Coast Guard Academy Admissions office.
Other duties as assigned by the principal.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Instructors must have a physical and medical fitness level that permits them to
participate fully in CGJROTC activities. This includes but is not limited to the ability to
march for at least one hour, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, the ability to move boxes
of curricular materials and other equipment.
Instructors must possess the stamina to lead physical readiness training for a minimum
of 50 minutes

WORK ENVIRONMENT
As a uniformed representative of the USCG, instructors must maintain a sharp,
professional appearance in uniform and personal grooming in accordance with USCG
regulations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Individual Contract; 10 ˝ months

SALARY: USCG Minimum Salary Range Determined Regionally

ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD VISIT https://barnstable.schoolspring.com/ FOR APPLICATION
INFORMATION