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JOB TITLE: Leadership Officer Training Corps (LOTC) Instructor

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale

15 days for JROTC Cadet Basic Leadership Training Academy (summer camp) and other professional
development and duties assigned by the JROTC Director for administrative/logistical purposes.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Leadership Officer Training Corps (LOTC) Instructor is responsible for managing the LOTC
program which promotes self-discipline, citizenship, honesty, leadership and physical fitness.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate
in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous
improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Service JROTC certification or
• Valid Texas Teacher certification or
• Valid Texas Teacher certification in JROTC
• Served in Armed Forces (US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, or Air Force in the
• Grade of: E-5 – E-9; W1 – W5; O3 – O 5
• Must have received an Honorable Discharge
• Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Three years’ experience successfully instructing a JROTC or LOTC program.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Physically qualified to conduct LOTC instructions as required
• Intermediate computer literacy skills
• Detailed organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both in written and oral form.

MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Manage the LOTC program effectively according to law, regulations, policies and
• principles.
• Actively recruit cadets/students to join LOTC; maintain enrollment at or above 100
• cadets.
• Achieve desired learning goals by teaching prescribed LOTC subjects.
• Modify and improve instruction by remaining continuously alert to new and
• alternative instructional methods and motivational techniques.
• Comply with school districts safety guidelines in all instances when instructing,
• supervising, monitoring, accompanying or escorting cadets.
• Ensure facilities are adequate to support the program.
• Serve as a Cadre instructor for Basic Leadership Training Academy.
• Attend professional development.
• Develop and maintain instructor portfolio.
• Model and commit to personal improvement in instructional best practices and techniques.
• Maintains budget records and follows district policies for use of funds.
• Initiates communication with parents regarding student progress and disciplinary
• concerns.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Displays effective teaching practices in an effort to ensure optimum student learning:
• Teaches the LOTC curriculum.
• Uses time effectively.
• Chooses appropriate materials and activities.
• Presents subject matter clearly and interestingly.
• Coordinates and plans with team members.
• Administers the classroom to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Organizes procedures for effective classroom management.
• Organizes the assigned teaching area in an efficient, appealing manner.
• Provides flexibility for individual and group activities.
• Practices positive and corrective discipline techniques that help students gain selfcontrol
• and responsibility for their actions.
• Maintains a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
• Works individually with students in a tutorial setting.
• Cooperates with school personnel in providing for student welfare.
• Supervises behavior and safety of students in LOTC classes and during schoolrelated activities on and off campus.
• Works with counselors, administrators, parents and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting.
• Participates in special activities and programs provided for students and parents.
• Participates in the co-curricular activities appropriate to the subject area or area of
• interest.
• Administers an appropriate record keeping system.
• Maintains accurate records for student evaluation and progress.
• Maintains accurate attendance records as required by building, district and state
• regulations.
• Maintains accurate records for all district materials as well as disciplinary documents, referrals and parent contact information.
• Exemplifies professionalism in behavior and performance.
• Works with team leaders and principal to benefit from evaluation by using
• strengths and improving areas of need.
• Exemplifies professionalism and creates a positive attitude toward the teaching
• profession.
• Promotes understanding of school district programs and policies and creates a
• positive attitude toward the teaching profession.
• Remains current in education and the specific areas of instruction though
• literature, workshops, conferences, professional organizations and college
• courses.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Adheres to the Texas Education Code of Ethics and supports the school district philosophy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical
demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or
pulling. Frequent district and occasional statewide travel; prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor
and indoor work; exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather. Mental demands: Ability to
solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to be effective in both oral and written
communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.