High School History​/Coach

Professional/Certified - Position Type/Grade Level - Secondary Classroom Teacher Teacher History/Coach

Reports:
High School Principal

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Dept./School:
High School

Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Schedule + Coaching Stipends + 15 days extra duty + $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Salary is on the Teacher Salary Schedule on the STISD Compensation Plan on a probationary contract with stipends for specific sports and 15 days extra duty pay.

Possible coaching areas:
Assistant Football, Baseball, Assistant Basketball, Power Lifting, Track

Provide all students with appropriate learning experiences designed 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.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas certificate for the subject and level assigned

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship
• Coaching:
  
  Experience preferred as coach or participant in sport assigned
• Coaching:
  
  General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures and knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Coaching:
  
  Valid Texas Commercial Drivers' License (Class
  
  B) or ability to obtain and CPR/First Aid Certificate

• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district's philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines and the District curriculum.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established.
• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction.
• Offer accelerated instruction to each student who meets any of the state "at risk" criteria in order for the student to perform satisfactorily on the state assessment.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools.
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteers.

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and using least amount of physical intervention necessary to maintain safety of the student.
• Provides for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintains accurate student accounting and…