Middle School Teacher​/Assistant Baseball Coach

Middle School Teacher/Assistant Baseball Coach

Gentry Public Schools, Gentry Middle School – Gentry, Arkansas

Job : 5790775

Final date to receive applications: Jul 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the applicant will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district‑approved curriculum; document teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of individual students and create a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Develop and administer middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning, and modify instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other middle school professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Supervise students in activities that take place outside of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Participate in and support a positive school culture through the Professional Learning Community process.
• Demonstrate flexibility to shift from on‑site to virtual learning through implementation of a blended learning model of instruction.
• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

• Assist in the coordination and supervision of the baseball program and team.
• Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance.
• Assist in designing a training program and game program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising the coaching staff to assure that the program is properly implemented.
• Assume duties of the Head Coach if required to do so.
• Attend Arkansas State Activities Association (AAA) rules meetings, and adhere to rules and regulations of AAA.
• Assist in the development of team rules, communicating them to the players and their parents, and equitably enforce them.
• Maintain good public relations for the baseball program.
• Ensure that student athletes meet eligibility rules.
• Ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student athletes on the field, in conditioning, and in the locker and shower rooms.
• Ensure that health and safety…