Social Studies Teacher, 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.

• 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
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and supervise student athletes
• Excellent 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 30lbs
• Ability to maneuver effectively in a school bus
• Capable of responding calmly in emergency situations
• Quality experience as a coach or participant in sports assigned

• Curriculum Development
• Lesson Planning
• Student Assessment
• CPR and First Aid Techniques
• Physical Education Instruction
• Athletic Supervision
• Special Education Modifications
• Technology Integration in Teaching
• Emergency Response
• Bus Evacuation Procedures

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Calmness in Emergency Situations

• Texas Teaching Certificate
• CDL with Passenger, Air Brake, and Safety Endorsements