Teacher (Biology) & Coach - High School

About the role

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Fulfill all coaching responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Carry out assessments 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 members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Use a variety of 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.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Maintain informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Supervise assigned assistant coaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
• Ability to obtain a CDL with passenger, air brake and safety endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of academic subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to pass annual and random DOT physical/drug testing
• Ability to physically perform a front and back door bus evacuation
• Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor
• Ability to lift 30lbs
• Ability to maneuver effectively in a school bus
• Capable of responding calmly in emergency situations

Experience

• Quality experience as a coach or participant in sports assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to pass annual and random DOT physical/drug testing
• Ability to physically perform a front and back door bus evacuation
• Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor
• Ability to lift 30lbs
• Ability to maneuver effectively in a school bus
• Capable of responding calmly in emergency situations
• Quality experience as a coach or participant in sports assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of academic subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and supervise student athletes
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
• Ability to pass annual and random DOT physical/drug testing
• Ability to physically perform a front and back door bus evacuation
• Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor
• Ability to lift 30lbs
• Ability to maneuver effectively in a school bus
• Capable of responding calmly in emergency situations

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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