Social Studies Teacher/Jr. High boys Coach

Job Title: Teacher

Exemption Status: Test Exempt

Professional Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: BISD Pay Scale

Dept.: School

Assigned Campus:

Terms: 192 days

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited university
• Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Or: Locally Certified by DOI

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience: Student teaching approved internship or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Instructional Strategies:
   • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
   • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
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   • Assessment and Evaluation:
     • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
     • Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
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     • Collaboration and Communication:
       • Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
       • Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion.
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       • Student Growth and Development:
         • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
         • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
         • Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
         • Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
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         • Classroom Management and Organization:
           • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
           • Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
           • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
           • Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
           • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
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             Communication:

             • Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

             Professional Growth and Development:

             • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
             • Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
             • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

             Supervisory Responsibilities:

             • Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.

             Mental Demands:

             • Maintain emotional control under stress
             • Work prolonged or irregular hours

             Physical Demands:

             • Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
             • Motion: Frequent walking, lifting, and physical movements associated with sports assigned
             • Lifting: Frequently light lifting less than 15 pounds, occasional moderate lifting or carrying 15-44 pounds

             Environmental Factors:

             • Work inside, may work outside, regular exposure to noise
             • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

             Job Title: Coach

             Primary Purpose: Provide instruction and coaching to students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sports. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

             Qualifications:

             • Education: Bachelors degree
             • Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate
             • Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
             • Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger P and School Bus S endorsements (optional)
             • Special Knowledge and Skills:
             • Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
             • Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
             • Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
             • Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (if bus driving duties are required)
             • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
             • Experience: __ years coaching or participant experience in sport assigned

             Major Responsibilities and Duties:

             1. Instruction:
                • Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
                • Assist with the management and supervision of athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
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                • Program Management:
                  • Assist with the establishment of performance criteria for competition and evaluation of students athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
                  • Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of the sport.
                  • Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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                  • Coordination and Supervision:
                    • Assist with coordinating travel arrangements to out-of-town events.
                    • Drive bus to transport students to out-of-district competitions (optional).
                    • Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
                    • Assist with the development and coordination of a continuing evaluation of the coaching program and make suggestions based on findings.
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                    • Student Management:
                      • Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports, both at home and on out-of-town trips.
                      • Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
                      • Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
                      • Encourage by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
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                      • Communication:
                        • Maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
                        • Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
                        • Assist with the compilation, maintenance, and filing of all reports, records, and other documents required.
                        • Assist with the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
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                        • Safety and Emergency Procedures:
                          • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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                            Supervisory Responsibilities:

                            • Assign and oversee the completion of the work of student athletic assistants.

                            Mental Demands:

                            • Maintain emotional control under stress

                            Physical Demands:

                            • Prolonged standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
                            • Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sports assigned
                            • Lifting: Frequently light lifting less than 15 pounds, occasional moderate lifting or carrying 15-44 pounds

                            Environmental Factors:

                            • Work outside, exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather, and inside, frequent exposure to noise
                            • Frequent districtwide and statewide travel, frequent prolonged and irregular hours, moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles