Teacher - Social Studies/Boys Athletic Coach (2025-2026)

Keller Independent School District • Keller, TX

191d

About The Position

The position involves providing instruction and coaching to students to help them develop skills and abilities in assigned sports. The role contributes to the overall education program and supports the growth of students involved in athletics, enabling them to develop competencies and skills necessary for success in society.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate in teaching area assigned
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate in English as a Second Language - Required for all Core Subject Teachers
• Current First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred and will be required for contract renewal
• Coaching experience preferred
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain a highly competitive program
• Successful classroom teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams; and manage resources to effectively support District goals.
• Guide collaborative efforts to support effective delivery of services to the District, assigned areas, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Identify students who are at-risk and develop appropriate strategies to assist these students.
• Monitor attendance of all students in assigned classes, contact parents, counselors, or other school officials regarding an intervention plan for students with serious attendance problems.
• Utilize technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Work with Head Coach on establishing performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Work with Head Coach to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices, special events, and tournaments.
• Coordinate with transportation department for travel arrangements to out-of-town events.
• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
• Maintain a highly competitive program.
• Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both at-home and on out-of-town trips.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations regarding academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Effectively implement the discipline-management procedures approved by the campus.
• Interact with students in an equitable manner, including the fair application of rules.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, and District personnel.
• Continually learn and build personal and professional capacity.
• Maintain a supportive, positive, courteous, respectful and professional attitude regarding all aspects of the job responsibilities.
• Positively represent Keller ISD and the District administration at public venues and/or activities.
• Develop and implement systems to enhance the positive work environment as aligned with Core Documents.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs.
• Pursue professional development activities for self and assigned staff.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees