Teacher, Core – Athletic Coach, Middle School

Responsibilities

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the 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
• 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
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Fulfill all coaching responsibilities and duties as assigned
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• 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)
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• 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
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
• 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, support mission of school district
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports 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 Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Encourage by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information…