Forensics Sponsor

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching Computer Science and Speech, as well as sponsoring the Debate/Forensics team. The role requires meeting Arkansas licensure requirements and adhering to the district's values of prioritizing student needs, valuing relationships, expecting accountability, operating with transparency, and prioritizing student and staff safety. The contract is for 190 days and will be prorated based on the actual start date. The position is located district-wide and begins in August 2026.

Requirements

Must meet AR licensure requirements
Out of state applicants please provide Arkansas Department of Education's verification of provisional licensure eligibility

Responsibilities

Additional assignment as the debate/forensics sponsor.
Teaches content and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations.
Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of the School District.
Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Assesses student performance results and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the class including individualized and small group instruction as necessary in order to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each student.
Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
Maintains an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher).
Establishes and maintains standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student's progress.
Provides specific, timely, and constructive feedback to students.
Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and reflects high expectations for student engagement and learning, as well as safe and organized.
Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after-school faculty meetings.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
Administers standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and state.
Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties.
Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees.
Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others.
Maintains emotional control under stress.
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.