Teacher​/Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach - Reading Language Arts; MHS

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Teacher/Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach – Reading Language Arts (MHS) (Job )

To plan, develop, and implement an effective instructional program that maximizes student achievement through research‑based approaches, optimal use of technology, and community resources.

• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate state certification for subject and level assigned.

• Demonstrate a cognitive understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical skills in one’s teaching field.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Exhibit excellent public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the change process, organizational development, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate highly effective organizational and consensus building skills.
• Understand the value of planning and develop and implement short- and long‑range instructional plans based on instructional strategies, discipline knowledge, student needs, performance, community, and curriculum.
• Understand various learning styles and show competence in developing instruction appropriate to students’ developmental needs.
• Provide instruction appropriate to diverse cultures and populations, learning styles, and background experiences.
• Develop a variety of instructional strategies, technologies, resources, and techniques for problem solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Possess knowledge for critiquing, constructing, and utilizing multiple forms of assessment to monitor progress, modify instruction, and set goals.
• Employ effective communication techniques, including verbal, nonverbal, and media communication sensitive to student differences and needs.
• Basic understanding of the impact of technology in assigned curricular areas.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the MISD.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None required beyond certification from an accredited teacher preparation program.
  Alternatives may be found acceptable by Administration.

• Plan, organize, and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ maturity, interest, and abilities.
• Guide the learning process toward achieving established district curriculum goals.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with available resources.
• Assess students’ accomplishments regularly, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as necessary.
• Identify special needs of students and seek assistance as needed.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula per IEP guidelines.
• Develop a student behavior plan consistent with administrative policies.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and regulation.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Be available to students daily and to parents by appointment.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides, volunteers, and student teachers and provide written evaluations.
• Maintain a program of professional growth fulfilling district requirements and personal expectations.
• Participate in the district‑approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning evaluation results.
• Attend campus and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among staff.
• Attend school‑sponsored activities agreed upon by principal and faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Aides, student teachers, student groups, etc., as assigned by the administration.

• Mental Demands: communicating well, making multiple decisions regarding student education, physical and emotional well‑being, and maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Stand, walk, and verbalize for long periods of time.
• Lift or move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.