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This is an opportunity to join an amazing team.  Successful candidates will care deeply about the students they serve and the colleagues they work with.  Alvord ISD staff members model a strong work ethic and have high expectations for themselves and their students.  Employees in Alvord ISD enjoy an employee friendly environment which includes strong administrative support, small class sizes, unusual autonomy, and a casual professional employee dress code.  

Primary Purpose:

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. Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required)

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Four years experience as coach or participant in sport assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies and Program Management

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan and prepare instructional lessons and activities.

1. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements for students and student athletes.
3. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
4. Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
5. Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
6. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
7. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
8. Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
9. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
10. Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
11. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Growth and Development

1. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
2. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
4. Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
5. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
6. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
7. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
8. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
9. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
10. Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
5. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
6. Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within program.
7. Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.

Safety Sensitive Addendum

1. Due to the nature of the job duties set forth herein, this position has been designated a “safety        sensitive” position for purposes of random drug testing under AISD Board policy DHE(LOCAL).  An employee may contest the categorization of this position as “safety sensitive” by filing a complaint under District policy DGBA(LOCAL). Failure by an employee to contest the categorization of his or her position as a safety sensitive position within 15 school business days of written notification shall constitute consent by the employee to the classification of the employee’s position as safety sensitive.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).