What are the responsibilities and job description for the MS ALE Teacher and Head 7th Grade Basketball 2nd Sport TBD position at Berryville School District?
Position Description
POSITION: MS ALE Teacher and Head 7th Grade Basketball 2nd Sport TBD
F.L.S.A.: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Competitive basketball and coaching experience preferred
Possess effective communication skills
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height occasionally
CPR and first aid certified
REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal, Athletic Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 220 day contract.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in the assigned sport. Contribute to the education program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in curriculum review and design.
- Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
- Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
- Effectively implement district initiatives.
- Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.
- Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
- 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.
- Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment.
- The Principal or his/her designee may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Work collaboratively with other coaches & staff.
- Maintain positive relations with students & parents.
- Model proper dress, language, demeanor and student/teacher relations.
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
- Other duties as assigned.
