HS Teacher​/Coach

HS Teacher/Coach

Spearman High School is in search of a Teacher/Coach for the  school year. The position will pay an additional $3,000 for a Master degree and a coaching stipend(s). This position includes 3 sports:
Head Cross Country, Asst. BB, and track. The district pays $466 per month toward applicants' health insurance.

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in core subjects 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; and to provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification
• Texas CDL required
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students/athletes and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Secondary teaching experience, preferred; or one year student teaching
• 1-2 years experience as coach or participant in sport assigned
• Possible teaching fields:
  Science

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program.
• 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 TEA, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in IEP.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues and community members.
• Comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Use instructional techniques 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.
• Take necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events and tournaments.