Special Education Teacher​/Athletic Coach - Middle School

Campus Principal and Campus Athletic Coordinator

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned. Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned.

Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
• Ability to obtain a CDL with passenger, air brake and safety endorsements

• Knowledge of academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to pass annual and random DOT physical/drug testing
• Ability to physically perform a front and back door bus evacuation
• Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor
• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Ability to maneuver effectively in a school bus
• Capable of responding calmly in emergency situations

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in teaching/learning process.
• Fulfill all coaching responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Drive bus to transport students safely and efficiently from one location to another when needed.
• Report any mechanical problems with the bus or other district vehicles.
• Follow Frisco ISD Policies, State of Texas School Bus Driver Laws, and Texas CDL Laws.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and…