Teacher - General Education​/Girls Athletic Coach

Teacher – General Education/Girls Athletic Coach (2026‑2027)

Keller ISD – Indian Springs Middle, Watauga, Texas. Open on Google Maps.

Job : 5704755
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Position Type: Full‑Time

SUMMARY: 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 the growth of students involved in athletics. Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.
• Guide collaborative efforts to support effective delivery of services to the District, assigned areas, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Identify students who are at‑risk and develop appropriate strategies to assist these students.
• Monitor attendance of all students in assigned classes, contact parents, counselors, or other school officials regarding an intervention plan for students with serious attendance problems.
• Utilize technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Work with Head Coach on establishing performance criteria for competition and evaluate 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.
• Work with Head Coach to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
• Coordinate with transportation department for travel arrangements to out‑of‑town events.
• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Maintain a highly competitive program.
• Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• 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 regarding academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Effectively implement the discipline‑management procedures approved by the campus; interact with students in an equitable manner, including the fair application of rules.
• 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.
• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, and District personnel.
• Continually learn and build personal and professional capacity.
• Maintain a supportive, positive, courteous, respectful and professional attitude regarding all aspects of the job responsibilities, administration, and District/campus goals.
• Positively represent Keller ISD and the…