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Eligibility & Pay

To qualify as a JROTC instructor, applicants must meet specific military service requirements. Waivers may be available for certain criteria.

Waiver Contacts: Email
usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.jrotc-instructor-pay@army.mil

Pay Scale

JSIPS is the official pay calculator used by USACC to determine instructor compensation.

Instructor Pay Overview

Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP)

All cost-shared JROTC Instructors and DAI Office personnel must submit
DD Form 2767 🔗
via JCIMS by 30 April annually. Pay stops at the end of the current DD 2767 and resumes only when a new form is received.

JSIPS – Standardized Instructor Pay Scale

JSIPS – Standardized Instructor Pay Scale

Category Education Level GS Equivalency
JS-1 Less than Associate GS-10 Step 2
JS-2 Associate Degree GS-10 Step 3
JS-3 Bachelor’s Degree GS-10 Step 4
JS-4 Master’s Degree GS-10 Step 5
JS-5 Doctorate/JD GS-10 Step 6
JS-6 Officer – Bachelor’s GS-11 Step 6
JS-7 Officer – Master’s GS-11 Step 7
JS-8 Officer – Doctorate/JD GS-11 Step 8

Note: Enlisted instructors serving in SAI or DAI roles receive a two-step increase.

Pay Table & Search Tools

Grandfathering & Adjustments

  • Instructors with higher previous MIPs are marked with “XX” and retain that rate unless they change districts.
  • Step increases for education are effective on 1 July if verified by the Instructor Management Division.
  • Only DAI and MPS positions qualify for 12-month contracts.

New Hire & Transfers

  • Schools must submit a hire letter and DD Form 2767.
  • Transfers require brigade approval before the effective date.
  • Resignations must be submitted 30 days in advance via brigade.

Furlough & JCLC

  • Furlough days are non-reimbursable; memo required.
  • JCLC payments are processed as 50% cost-share adjustments.

Cost Share Reimbursement

Reimbursements and EFT statements are processed by the 15th of the following month. Delays may occur due to mitigating circumstances.

Districts must meet the total annual MIP. Failure may result in probation or program de-establishment.

Vacancies & Application

Explore open instructor positions across the country and begin your application process through the official U.S. Army JROTC portal.


📄 Click to View

Featured Openings

Denbigh High School – Newport News, VA

Senior Army Instructor – Urban Leadership Program

Waipahu High School – Waipahu, HI

Army Instructor – STEM & Raider Challenge Focus

James A. Garfield High School – Los Angeles, CA

Senior Army Instructor – Community Engagement Role

Application Resources

All applications must be submitted via the JROTC Command and Information Management System (JCIMS). Ensure your status reads “Application Submitted” for successful processing.

For questions, contact: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.jrotc-instructor-applications@army.mil

SkillBridge / Career Skills Program (CSP)

The JROTC Instructor Career Skills Program (CSP) allows eligible transitioning service members to train with host schools prior to retirement or separation. Participants gain hands-on experience in classroom instruction, mentorship, and leadership development.

🧭 DoD SkillBridge Portal
🏛️ Fort Knox CSP Info
📄 Download CSP Application Form
✉️ Submit via Email

Eligibility Checklist

  • As of 11 Apr 2025 MILPER Number: 25-116 indicates the following
    • E6-E7, WO-CWO3, O1-O3 have a max participation time of 90 days
    • E8-E9, CWO4-CWO5, O4 and above have a max participation of 60 days
    • Must have command approval to participate
    • Must submit completed CSP application form
  • Must coordinate with host school and Cadet Command
“Participating in the CSP gave me a head start in the classroom and helped me transition with confidence.”
— Recent CSP Graduate, Fort Knox

Frequently Asked Questions

Need quick answers? Browse the most common questions about JROTC instructor employment.

JROTC highly advises Applicants not move to their new locations until they have been deemed SUITABLE by the Centralized Suitability Service Center OR until their Tier 1 with Childcare Investigation has been completed. JROTC will not reimburse moving expenses. Applicants will not be hired until they have been found SUITABLE to enter the classroom.
New Hires are only ten and eleven month cost shared per OPORD dates 21 Mar 19, the number months is at the discretion of the District not JROTC.
No. Your employing school will pay the full MIP salary. JROTC will reimburse directly to the school district 50% of the MIP.
JROTC cost share reimbursements are made up to the 15th of the month following payroll month. Example January will occur in February, February in March and so on.
Pay is based on 30 day months, regardless of 28, 29 or 31 days in the month.
Bi-weekly pay checks are normally calculated by dividing your ANNUAL MIP by the number of actual pay checks during the school year. Your Bi-weekly pay will be less than monthly MIP, but will equal your annual MIP at the end of the school year.
Since May of 2015, all Army JROTC MIP statements are posted to your MyPay account. If you have trouble logging in, you must contact MyPay directly. If you need statements that are not located on MyPay, please contact your servicing pay technician.
First you should discuss this matter with your school district finance office. Often it is a simple miscalculation. If your pay issue is still not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact your servicing pay technician or submit an inquiry to usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.hq-jrotc-pay@army.mil along with ALL pay stubs or a consolidated salary report from your school district for the time period in question. A pay review will be started by your servicing pay technician. Please include ALL salary information. We cannot assist you if you have any missing pay data.
Only instructor on a ten month contract only are authorized the additional ten days per OPORD dated 21 Mar 19. Instructors who perform JCLC, JLAB, JSOCC, and/or attend required Brigade conference/training may receive up to a combined max of ten additional days of MIP/Cost Share. To receive the additional days, a memo on school letterhead must be submitted to your servicing brigade for processing. The memo must include the instructor’s name, event type, and the exact dates of attendance.
School work schedules may never align with the cost shared dates submitted on your annual DD Form 2767. Note, the DD Form 2767 is for MIP and cost shared purposes. As long as your school contract length and cost shared length match, you will receive full MIP and the school will receive full cost share.
You must adjust your letter of retirement or resignation and provide a new DD 2767 for the exact dates of work.
Any additional pay above MIP is strictly negotiated between the school district and JROTC instructors.
All corrections to DD 2767 require a signed memo from the district explaining the reason for the change. It also required a corrected DD2767. This is to be sent to the Brigade so they can forward to the correct pay technician.

Contact: Instructor Support

Instructor Employment Resources

Before You Apply

  • Confirm eligibility: retired status, education level, and character requirements.
  • Understand the hiring process and timeline before submitting your application.

Application & Certification

  • Submit your application via JQUIP with all required documents.
  • Certification includes transcript review, DA-style photo, and background checks.
  • Application & Certification Process

Background Checks (T1WC)

  • All instructors must complete Tier 1 with Childcare (T1WC) investigation.
  • Do not submit forms until directed by the Background Check Administrator.

Pay & Compensation

  • Pay is based on military rank, education level, and school funding.
  • Schools may offer additional pay above the minimum instructor rate.
  • Instructor Pay Details

Vacancy Listings

  • Search current openings by state, school, or region.
  • Listings include contact info and position details for each vacancy.
  • Instructor Vacancy List

Employment FAQs

  • Find answers to common questions about eligibility, hiring, and transfers.
  • Clarifies document requirements, timelines, and certification steps.
  • Employment FAQs

SkillBridge & CSP Internships

  • Active-duty members may apply for internships prior to retirement.
  • Programs support transition and instructor training opportunities.
  • SkillBridge/CSP Program Info

Online Tools & Portals

Support Contacts

Launch JQUIP Portal

Note: The JQUIP portal reopens August 1, 2025. Ensure your application status reads "Application Submitted" for successful processing.

Filter Category:




Eligibility & Pay

To qualify as a JROTC instructor, applicants must meet specific military service requirements. Waivers may be available for certain criteria.

Waiver Contacts: Email
usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.jrotc-instructor-pay@army.mil

Pay Scale

JSIPS is the official pay calculator used by USACC to determine instructor compensation.

Instructor Pay Overview

Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP)

All cost-shared JROTC Instructors and DAI Office personnel must submit
DD Form 2767 🔗
via JCIMS by 30 April annually. Pay stops at the end of the current DD 2767 and resumes only when a new form is received.

JSIPS – Standardized Instructor Pay Scale

JSIPS – Standardized Instructor Pay Scale

Category Education Level GS Equivalency
JS-1 Less than Associate GS-10 Step 2
JS-2 Associate Degree GS-10 Step 3
JS-3 Bachelor’s Degree GS-10 Step 4
JS-4 Master’s Degree GS-10 Step 5
JS-5 Doctorate/JD GS-10 Step 6
JS-6 Officer – Bachelor’s GS-11 Step 6
JS-7 Officer – Master’s GS-11 Step 7
JS-8 Officer – Doctorate/JD GS-11 Step 8

Note: Enlisted instructors serving in SAI or DAI roles receive a two-step increase.

Pay Table & Search Tools

Grandfathering & Adjustments

  • Instructors with higher previous MIPs are marked with “XX” and retain that rate unless they change districts.
  • Step increases for education are effective on 1 July if verified by the Instructor Management Division.
  • Only DAI and MPS positions qualify for 12-month contracts.

New Hire & Transfers

  • Schools must submit a hire letter and DD Form 2767.
  • Transfers require brigade approval before the effective date.
  • Resignations must be submitted 30 days in advance via brigade.

Furlough & JCLC

  • Furlough days are non-reimbursable; memo required.
  • JCLC payments are processed as 50% cost-share adjustments.

Cost Share Reimbursement

Reimbursements and EFT statements are processed by the 15th of the following month. Delays may occur due to mitigating circumstances.

Districts must meet the total annual MIP. Failure may result in probation or program de-establishment.

Vacancies & Application

Explore open instructor positions across the country and begin your application process through the official U.S. Army JROTC portal.


📄 Click to View

Featured Openings

Denbigh High School – Newport News, VA

Senior Army Instructor – Urban Leadership Program

Waipahu High School – Waipahu, HI

Army Instructor – STEM & Raider Challenge Focus

James A. Garfield High School – Los Angeles, CA

Senior Army Instructor – Community Engagement Role

Application Resources

All applications must be submitted via the JROTC Command and Information Management System (JCIMS). Ensure your status reads “Application Submitted” for successful processing.

For questions, contact: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.jrotc-instructor-applications@army.mil

SkillBridge / Career Skills Program (CSP)

The JROTC Instructor Career Skills Program (CSP) allows eligible transitioning service members to train with host schools prior to retirement or separation. Participants gain hands-on experience in classroom instruction, mentorship, and leadership development.

🧭 DoD SkillBridge Portal
🏛️ Fort Knox CSP Info
📄 Download CSP Application Form
✉️ Submit via Email

Eligibility Checklist

  • As of 11 Apr 2025 MILPER Number: 25-116 indicates the following
    • E6-E7, WO-CWO3, O1-O3 have a max participation time of 90 days
    • E8-E9, CWO4-CWO5, O4 and above have a max participation of 60 days
    • Must have command approval to participate
    • Must submit completed CSP application form
  • Must coordinate with host school and Cadet Command
“Participating in the CSP gave me a head start in the classroom and helped me transition with confidence.”
— Recent CSP Graduate, Fort Knox

Frequently Asked Questions

Need quick answers? Browse the most common questions about JROTC instructor employment.

JROTC highly advises Applicants not move to their new locations until they have been deemed SUITABLE by the Centralized Suitability Service Center OR until their Tier 1 with Childcare Investigation has been completed. JROTC will not reimburse moving expenses. Applicants will not be hired until they have been found SUITABLE to enter the classroom.
New Hires are only ten and eleven month cost shared per OPORD dates 21 Mar 19, the number months is at the discretion of the District not JROTC.
No. Your employing school will pay the full MIP salary. JROTC will reimburse directly to the school district 50% of the MIP.
JROTC cost share reimbursements are made up to the 15th of the month following payroll month. Example January will occur in February, February in March and so on.
Pay is based on 30 day months, regardless of 28, 29 or 31 days in the month.
Bi-weekly pay checks are normally calculated by dividing your ANNUAL MIP by the number of actual pay checks during the school year. Your Bi-weekly pay will be less than monthly MIP, but will equal your annual MIP at the end of the school year.
Since May of 2015, all Army JROTC MIP statements are posted to your MyPay account. If you have trouble logging in, you must contact MyPay directly. If you need statements that are not located on MyPay, please contact your servicing pay technician.
First you should discuss this matter with your school district finance office. Often it is a simple miscalculation. If your pay issue is still not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact your servicing pay technician or submit an inquiry to usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.hq-jrotc-pay@army.mil along with ALL pay stubs or a consolidated salary report from your school district for the time period in question. A pay review will be started by your servicing pay technician. Please include ALL salary information. We cannot assist you if you have any missing pay data.
Only instructor on a ten month contract only are authorized the additional ten days per OPORD dated 21 Mar 19. Instructors who perform JCLC, JLAB, JSOCC, and/or attend required Brigade conference/training may receive up to a combined max of ten additional days of MIP/Cost Share. To receive the additional days, a memo on school letterhead must be submitted to your servicing brigade for processing. The memo must include the instructor’s name, event type, and the exact dates of attendance.
School work schedules may never align with the cost shared dates submitted on your annual DD Form 2767. Note, the DD Form 2767 is for MIP and cost shared purposes. As long as your school contract length and cost shared length match, you will receive full MIP and the school will receive full cost share.
You must adjust your letter of retirement or resignation and provide a new DD 2767 for the exact dates of work.
Any additional pay above MIP is strictly negotiated between the school district and JROTC instructors.
All corrections to DD 2767 require a signed memo from the district explaining the reason for the change. It also required a corrected DD2767. This is to be sent to the Brigade so they can forward to the correct pay technician.

Contact: Instructor Support