High School Spanish Teacher - Coaching

Santa Fe Independent School District•Santa Fe, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area (Spanish) to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role also involves enabling students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society, and providing instruction and coaching to students to develop skills and ability to excel in an assigned sport. The individual will contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics.

Requirements

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 Plan (DOI)
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
C.P.R. and First Aide certification
Coach Official With Positive Expectations (C.O.P.E.) certification
Clear and Valid Texas Commercial driver’s license and passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
Fewer than 10 license points as required of CDL holders
In Possession of a current and valid Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate Card
Must Pass Dot physical and DOT drug and alcohol screening
CDL must be obtained within one year of signing the job description
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
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

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 individual student differences.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
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).
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
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.
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.
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.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).