Naval Science Instructor

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JOB POSTING UPDATED 9/3/2026

School Name CIENEGA HIGH SCHOOL

UIC 42701

Area 20

Position NSI

Availability Date 2026.08.14

Cienega High School

12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way

Vail, AZ 85641

(520) 879-2860

Vail, Arizona NJROTC unit seeks a dedicated, professional, and highly motivated certified E6-E9 Navy, Navy or Coast Guard instructor for the position of Naval Science Instructor (NSI). The position is available 14 August 2026. This position is a 12 month contract. The instructor will serve as an integral member of a three-instructor team. An ideal applicant must be comfortable working after hours and some weekends to support extra-curricular activities, traveling with cadets in support of school activities, competitions, and community service events. Preferred candidates should have a strong background in and be prepared to teach Marksmanship, Color Guard, and Drill teams. The unit was awarded Distinguished Unit for the past six years. The support the program receives from the school district and community is excellent. Cienega High School is located just East of Tucson, AZ. Interested applicants may contact CDR (ret) M. P. Brewer at brewerm@vailschooldistrict.org.

• At least 8 years of active-duty service in the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Candidates are no longer required to be retired from active duty.
• Separated from service within the past 5 years or credited with 8 years of qualifying service while currently serving as an active member of the Navy Reserves.
• Candidates who left active duty more than 5 years ago may still qualify for a waiver if they have worked in education — as a classroom teacher, school administrator, or school counselor — or are pursuing (or have completed) an advanced degree in education.
• Required education: a bachelor's degree for SNSI candidates; an associate's degree, or a plan to earn one within five years, for NSI candidates.

Please visit https://www.vailschooldistrict.org/page/salary-guides to view our Certified Salary Guide.

This is a year round, 261 days a year, position.

SUMMARY Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.

• Observes and monitors control of students behavior in the classroom, playground, field-trips, lunchroom, library, school buses and other areas.
• Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
• Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials.
• Modifies instruction of program to meet the needs of each child.
• Plans, organizes and displays classroom materials, space and time appropriate to curricular activities.
• Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment.
• Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum. Implements instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students.
• Evaluates written materials to include written assignments and tests.
• Analyzes and evaluates student progress and course curriculum.
• Evaluates the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Ensures parents and students are informed of methods of evaluation utilized in the classroom.
• Informs parents of student progress.
• Advises parents of instructional methods that may assist student.
• Informs parents of school activities.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team to promote learning activities for students consistent with district and school education objectives.
• Notifies site administrator of the special needs of students who display characteristics which vary from the norm.
• Collaborates with specialists to assist students.
• May monitor the activities of a teacher assistant and classroom volunteers.

Orders classroom supplies and instructional materials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will supervise students.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Education • Must meet North Central requirements in respective subject such as: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language. • Any equivalent combination of training, education or experience that meets the minimum qualifications and state certification requirements will be accepted.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Classroom environment Indoors and outdoors All weather conditions/temperatures. Playground environment. Contact with public, employees, children and parents. Exposure to noise, dust, gas and fumes.