HIGH SCHOOL Business Teacher​/Football and TRACK COACH

Overview

Job Title: Business Teacher/ Football and Track Coach

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports to: Landon Winton, Principal;
Max Kattwinkel, Executive Director of Athletics

School: Lubbock-Cooper High School

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core 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 assigned sports. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

Education / Certification:

• This position needs to hold a certification in Tech Apps, Business or Computer Science
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• 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 assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

• 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 the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environments 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.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Assist with the establishment of performance criteria for competition and evaluation of students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist with coordinating travel arrangements to out-of-town events.
• Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Assist with the development and coordination of a continuing evaluation of a coaching program and make suggestions based on findings.

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at home and 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 a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Maintain open communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

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