Teacher - Physical Education/Volleyball Coach 9th-12th Grade

LSA Status: E

Days of Work: 190

SPARTANBURGSCHOOL DISTRICT SEVEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Physical Education/Volleyball Coach 9th-12th Grade
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, employs classroom management techniques that result in an atmosphere for teaching/learning in which students can know what they are expected to do. The high school teacher is responsible for educating students typically ranging from grades 9th to 12th. They play a pivotal role in preparing students for the academic challenges after high school while fostering their personal growth and development. The position requires a deep understanding of the subject matter, the ability to engage young minds, and the capacity to manage a dynamic classroom environment effectively. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues, communicating with parents, and staying abreast of best educational practices. Reports to the principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Has a prepared lesson plan that is sufficient for instructing lessons for grades 9th through 12th.

Exercises proper care of materials and equipment.

Communicates needs of the classroom to the proper personnel.

Arrives for work at the assigned hour and does not leave before the assigned time.

Communicates appropriately and effectively with other staff members, parents, students, and with administration.

Accepts assistance, advice, and guidance from people responsible for supervising his/her performance and makes a concerted effort toward improving or refining skills.

Shares ideas, plans, materials, and facilities.

Alert to the district's, school's, and his/her own goals and priorities and seeks professional development appropriate to theseneeds.

Keeps in confidence information that has been obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purpose or is required by law.

The teacher, in his/her association with others, respects the rights, feelings, and differences among individuals, and communicates directly with the person(s) involved in any situation.

While exercising his/her contractual responsibilities, complies with those state and local restrictions pertaining to the use of controlled substances, tobacco products, alcohol, and dress.

Does not verbally or physically harass students.

Does not use profanity in the presence of students.

Does not have any sexual contact with students.

Standards -

1. Classroom Management
   1. The teacher begins the class
   2. The teacher communicates to students those behaviors expected of them, or there is evidence that expected behaviors have been
   3. Student exhibit classroom behaviors, which allow for maximum on-task behavior from all participants in the
   4. Inappropriate behaviors receive immediate and appropriate teacher

1. Materials
   1. The teacher chooses appropriate materials and/or equipment for teaching a

1. The teacher handles efficiently the materials and/or equipment in the classroom

• The teacher utilizes a clinical approach to teaching. (Adequate diagnosis and prescription of evidence by students' )
• The teacher uses Lesson Plan Format, as
• The behavioral objective for the lesson is appropriate for the

• Tells the student exactly what is to be learned in the
• Tells the student the purpose of the learning and makes it meaningful to their
• Relates the learning from the lesson being taught to previous learnings and verbalizes transfer for the students.
• Students are told how they will be accountable for demonstrating proficiency in the
• Gives students information about the
• Demonstrates sound, up-to-date knowledge of the subject matter being
• Checks periodically throughout the lesson for the students' understanding of the
• Provides practice experiences for the students of the appropriate number and variety to insure mastery of the
• Carefully monitors the guided practice for experience to ensure that students get immediate feedback as to the correctness of their
• Demonstrates knowledge of reinforcement theory throughout the
• Each aspect of the lesson gives evidence of the teacher's attention to maintaining a classroom climate conducive to learning (Feeling Tone).
• The activities of the lesson demonstrate the teacher's desire to include the interests of the students in the classroom.
• Encourages, praises, and/or acknowledges student effort
• Manages instruction in such a way that each student shows some measure of
• There is evidence that practice is scheduled in such a manner as to guarantee retention of
• Gives students the opportunity to verbalize the critical attribute(s) of the learning before leaving the lesson.
• Collects data from the lesson that enables him/her to evaluate each student's performance and assists in planning tomorrow's

1. Comply with the rules and regulations of Spartanburg School District Seven, South Carolina High School League, the AAAA Conference and Region III AAAA.
2. Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Director of Athletics and follow the procurement policies and school policies involving financial transactions. Prepare reports, inventory and recommendations for equipment.
3. Communicate to all participants the policies of the team, local school, and School Board relating to school sponsored activities.
4. Submit forms as required by the South Carolina High School League, the School Board, and local school; i.e., eligibility rosters, players' addresses, etc.
5. Be responsible for the assigned athletic program; establish procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
6. Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
7. Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship; compile and maintain accurate individual and teal performance records; participate in the awards programs(s) according to school procedure.
8. Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program; provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
9. Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment consistent with department guidelines.
10. Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately; implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.
11. Inform students of the insurance program available through Spartanburg School District Seven.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Physical Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
• Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.
• Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, reference materials, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, correspondence, minutes, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in oral, written, schedule, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information and the ability to comprehend and implement basic office machinery functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals, to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment and communications machinery.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline. The worker is subject to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.
• Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.