CVCN0384645-0000
2026-09-01T00:00:00
2026-08-07T23:59:00
The Central Valley Central School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) with initial placement at the secondary level. Certificaiton: Candidates must hold a current, valid certification from the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) to serve as an SNSI. Please Note: Candidates who do not currently hold certification but are interested in obtaining it will also be considered. The District will connect qualified candidates with the appropriate NSTC contacts to guide them through the certification process. Description Details: Job Description: Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) School: Central Valley Academy (Grades 9-12) Location: Ilion, NY Job Summary Central Valley Academy is seeking a dynamic, motivated leader to serve as the Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) for our established NJROTC program. As the department head, the SNSI will lead a cadet corps spanning grades 9-12, fostering citizenship, leadership, and academic excellence. A defining element of this role is coaching and managing CVA’s highly active extracurricular teams, including Drill and Brain Brawl, which compete extensively both within New York State and nationally. Key Responsibilities Deliver the 4-year NJROTC curriculum, covering leadership, naval history, oceanography, meteorology, and navigation to students in grades 9-12. Oversee, coach, and mentor the unit’s competitive teams—specifically prioritizing the Drill Team and Brain Brawl (Academic) Team. Coordinate all logistics, risk management, and school/Navy approvals for overnight and out-of-state travel for regional and national competitions. Manage the program budget, military inventory (uniforms, training materials), and ensure strict compliance with Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) regulations. Actively integrate the NJROTC unit into the CVA culture and the broader Ilion & Mohawk/Central Valley community through service projects, color guards, and school events. Required Qualifications Mandatory: Candidates must hold a current, valid certification from the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) to serve as an SNSI. Officer with at least 8 years of honorable service in either active duty or reserves from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard (W-2 through O-6) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Must pass all New York State Education Department (NYSED) background checks and fingerprinting requirements. Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and extended travel for out-of-state cadet competitions. Job Description: Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) (cont’d) Preferred Attributes for CVA Proven experience coaching youth, sports, or military competitive teams (like academic bowls or drill). The ability to seamlessly pivot from classroom instruction to the administrative paperwork required for out-of-state school field trips. Compensation & Benefits Salary is determined by the Minimum Instructor Pay (MIP) scale as calculated by the Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) / Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Central Valley Academy will pay the instructor 100% of the calculated salary through the standard school district payroll. The Department of the Navy will then reimburse the school district for exactly 50% of the required minimum instructor pay. Salary adjustments occur annually to align with federal military pay tables and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). By law, the district cannot pay less than the Navy’s calculated minimum. Note: Any additional compensation or stipends paid above the Navy's mandatory minimum is funded 100% by the school district and is not subject to the 50% Navy reimbursement. The instructor is eligible for the standard Central Valley Central School District employee benefits package, leave days, and enrollment in the applicable New York State retirement/pension systems. Contact Sally Kramas at 315-894-9934 option 6 or skramas@cvalleycsd.org if interested.
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