Debate​/Speech Assistant Director-HS

Debate/Speech Assistant Director – High School

Liberty School District 53 High School – Liberty, Missouri

Job : 5731601

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Debate/Speech Assistant Director – High School

Liberty High School. This role supports the creation of a successful debate/speech department, coaching students and competing in various competitions throughout the school year. Reports to the Director of Fine Arts.

• Attend all rehearsals and competitions to coach students to their full potential.
• Create an environment conducive to learning, fostering students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Evaluate student rehearsals and performances, providing constructive feedback and critique.
• Manage equipment, ensuring all items required for events are accounted for.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation of the work unit.
• Prepare students for District and State competitions, following MSHSAA guidelines.
• Schedule individual or group sessions to provide tailored instruction and enhance skill levels.
• Supervise students at extracurricular events, ensuring proper behavior in accordance with Board policies.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Skills:

adapt to changing work priorities; apply relevant laws, codes, policies, or regulations; coordinate activities with other schools, districts, and agencies; facilitate program goals; organize and communicate information and concepts; employ drill technique.

Knowledge: perform basic math; understand equipment used in activities/programs; apply relevant laws, codes, policies, or regulations; maintain professional standards and practices; possess knowledge of competitive speech and debate.

Abilities: schedule activities, meetings, or events; be flexible to work with others in varied circumstances; work with data using defined processes; operate equipment with standardized methods; work with diverse individuals; interpret guidelines; problem‑solve by identifying issues and creating action plans; demonstrate leadership, direction, and team building; manage priorities; work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Work under limited supervision following standardized practices; direct other persons within a small work unit; operate within a defined budget; utilize resources from other units as needed; positively impact the organization’s services.

Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing; fine finger dexterity. Job composition: 40% sitting, 20% walking, 40% standing. Operated under minimal temperature variations.

Job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility desired.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge and experience teaching Debate/Forensics.

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Not Rated

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Position Type:
Temporary/Extra Duty.

• Matt Allison, Assistant Director of Fine Arts
• FINE ARTS DEPT.
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• Email: careers