LHS - Assistant Girls BB and Track/Special Education (1)

Livingston Independent School District•Livingston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Clear and Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with (P) Passenger & (S) School Bus Safety Endorsements, or the ability to obtain such within 90 days.
Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate (for Physical Education Teachers)
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 federal, state, and UIL policies governing athletics
Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, and staff
Regular attendance is an essential job function and requirement.
One-year student teaching or approved internship

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned 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 members of staff 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.
Conduct ongoing assessments 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.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
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.
Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in the area of boys’ athletics.
Plan, organize, and oversee all activities including practices, special events, and Arrange transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town athletic events.
Available to drive a bus to transport students to out-of-district competitions.
Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and Implement the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules, and local board policy in the area of athletics
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)