Social Studies Teacher/Head Boys Basketball Coach

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned 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.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation (DOI).
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned [Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate]

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

Coaching Responsibilities

Will be required

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Strategies
• Develop and implement lesson plans
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
• Conduct 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)
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion

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 mission of school district

Classroom Management and Organization

• 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
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Absorb assistance in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Posture: Prolonged standing
• Frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Tools/Equipment Used

• Personal computer and peripherals
• Standard instructional equipment
• [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]