Assistant Soccer Coach

Location: Fort Stockton

Job Title:
Teacher/Coach

Reports to:
Principal and Athletic Director

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth potential. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Provide students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth potential.

Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s). Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (can be obtained through FSISD)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required)

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one-year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district's curriculum program requirements 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 an understanding of students' learning styles and needs and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Conduct an 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 staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Plan and assign work to the instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the district's curriculum program requirements and show written evidence of preparation, as required.

Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual student needs.

Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect an understanding of assigned students' learning styles and needs according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Use various 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.

Work with other school staff members to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.

Student Growth and Development

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.

Provide ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods.

Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district.

Student Management

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 the Student Code of Conduct and the Student…