Instructor, LOTC (2025-2026 School Year)

Days: 207

Min: $60,500

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.
• Physical Education certification
• 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.