Teacher, Lotc

**Days**:187

**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/logístical 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,