High School Social Studies Teacher/Coaching (Possible Baseball) 2026-2027 SY

West Memphis School District • West Memphis, AR

8h

About The Position

The secondary social studies teacher must possess a strong foundation in History skills and concepts and is able to deliver the lesson design in accordance with the standards listed in the Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks. Teaching Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Marion pedagogy and Arkansas Academic State Standards for every subject area assigned. Adheres to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education. Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students’ academic progress and physical, social and emotional growth, and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual student’s progress. Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate. Identifies the needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs. Provides instruction, organization and management in the classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning. Supervises students both in and out of the classroom in a respectful and positive manner. Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage. Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the classroom and the school. Adheres to all school systems, protocols and policies that are developed. Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities. Initiates, plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact, as well as sending written information home about class activities, in a timely manner. Fulfills other assigned duties as prescribed by the Principal/Supervisor. Maintains a valid Arkansas teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment. Other duties as assigned. Coaching Duties: Must be able to move around inside and outside, sometimes on a grassy or uneven outdoor surface, to reach outdoor competition areas in other districts. Must be able to work outdoors, for sustained time periods, sometimes during very hot or very cold weather conditions. Must be able to frequently, due to athletic competitions, work very long days that involve travel out of the district. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate major or course of study.
• A valid Arkanas teaching license or be eligible to receive one for grade level and subject area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that classroom and curriculum meet Marion pedagogy and Arkansas Academic State Standards for every subject area assigned.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Education.
• Evaluates and maintains complete and accurate files regarding the students’ academic progress and physical, social and emotional growth, and communicates with parents or guardians on the individual student’s progress.
• Plans and evaluates daily lessons that are developmentally appropriate.
• Identifies the needs of a group of students, as well as individual students, and provides for continuous assessment of their ability and differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Provides instruction, organization and management in the classroom, which creates a respectful environment conducive to learning.
• Supervises students both in and out of the classroom in a respectful and positive manner.
• Responsible for appropriate use of space, equipment, and material storage.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment within the classroom and the school.
• Adheres to all school systems, protocols and policies that are developed.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• Initiates, plans and participates in parent/guardian conferences and other contact, as well as sending written information home about class activities, in a timely manner.
• Fulfills other assigned duties as prescribed by the Principal/Supervisor.
• Maintains a valid Arkansas teaching license registered in the manner provided by law during employment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to move around inside and outside, sometimes on a grassy or uneven outdoor surface, to reach outdoor competition areas in other districts.
• Must be able to work outdoors, for sustained time periods, sometimes during very hot or very cold weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently, due to athletic competitions, work very long days that involve travel out of the district.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level