Mililani High: Senior Army Instructor (SAI), 73964 (2026-03169)

About the Department

The SAI is the high school’s Department Head of the JROTC program and the overall leader of the JROTC unit.  The SAI is responsible for the overall supervision, management, and direction of the JROTC unit, its Army Instructors (AIs), its Cadets, and any school staff assigned to the program.  The SAI is responsible for the quality of all JROTC classroom instruction, the proper and safe conduct of all JROTC co-curricular activities, and the professional development and training of all instructors and Cadets.  Refer to the United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) Regulation 145-2 for more information.  See paragraph 5-6 for a detailed list of SAI functions and responsibilities. 

Minimum Qualifications

Posses a minimum of bachelor degree; be a U.S. Army Commissioned Officer (grades O3-O6) or Warrant Officer (grades W1-W5) with at least 8 years of cumulative honorable service; have retired or separated within the past 5 years or currently serve in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve; and be pre-qualified by the USACC as a JROTC instructor.  For more information on qualification go to https://www.usarmyjrotc.com

Other Qualifications

This position is vetted through the ROTC Office. Only candidates referred from the ROTC Office will be referred and processed for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a ROTC position, please contact:
Edgardo Rivera at [email protected] and Mark Smith at [email protected]

Benefits

Certificated 12-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Compensation:  12-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 12-month salary schedule for working a 12-month work year.  Salaries, Benefits, and Support - Teach in Hawaii
• 21 Days of Paid Sick Leave,  14 Days Paid-Vacation and State/Federal Holidays:  12-month teachers receive 21 days of paid sick leave, 14 Days Paid Vacation and State/Federal Holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance:  If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.  For more information, please visit the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund | Home to see premiums and contributions for Bargaining Unit 05 members.
• Group Life Insurance:  The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:  Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:  Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex (nbsbenefits.com) This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan:  The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. For more information, please visit ERS (ehawaii.gov)
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):  If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation:  The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:  Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security:  As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation:  If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:  Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.  More information can be found at by visiting the HSTA.  

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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Agency Information

EmployerHawaii State Department of EducationAddress P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804 Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org