What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Football Coach/Teacher position at Jacksonville City Schools?
TITLE: Teacher
JOB GOAL: To provide an educational environment designed to help students succeed academically in accordance with system philosophy, goals and objectives
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Possess and maintain a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate
- Knowledge of curriculum development, effective classroom practices, and professional development
- Good public relations skills
- Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
- Knowledge and ability to use and facilitate the use of various forms of education technology to assist in instructional practices
- Superior leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills and ability to be an instructional leader across multiple settings. Must work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities
- Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications with the ability to produce, lead, and deliver presentations to various stakeholders
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
- Ability to plan and implement lessons and professional development based on system and state courses of study and the needs and abilities of students
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, teachers, parents, and administrators
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and priorities.
- Demonstrates the ability to multitask, to delegate appropriately, and to prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practice of effective instruction.
- Demonstrates and models regular and predictable attendance.
- Demonstrates professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication, presentations, research, data analysis, budgeting, record keeping, reporting, scheduling, and other job responsibilities as required.
- Implements curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all students.
- Collaborates with appropriate staff on matters related to 504, PST, RTI, ARI, curriculum, observations, textbooks, and all other items related to instruction.
- Collaborates with appropriate staff in identifying maintenance concerns.
- Collaborates with local school administration and counselors on matters related to student discipline, student attendance, bullying/harassment concerns, and any other school matters.
- Collaborates with the special education teacher, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to special education, IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, disciplining students in special education, gifted education, accommodations/modifications to the curriculum, and all other items that may fall under special/gifted education.
- Collaborates with school bookkeeper on matters related to finance, purchase orders, receipting monies, budgets, purchasing, and all other items that may fall under the finance department guidelines.
- Collaborates with the local school technology contact, local school administration, and counselors on matters related to technology; including purchasing, implementation, repairs, and all other items that may fall under technology.
- Supervises students as assigned.
- Supervises mentees and student teachers as assigned.
- Communicates, through written/electronic correspondence, with parents/guardians about student progress, concerns, and academic achievement.
- Collaborates with local school administration, reading and math coaches, and counselors on assessments to monitor student progress.
- Interprets and uses data for instructional planning and teaching, and program evaluation.
- Collaborates with local school administration and counselors to provide appropriate classroom safety procedures in accordance with state and local guidelines.
- Participates in district meetings, state meetings, and other activities that relate to professional development and effective school instruction as approved by the school principal.
- Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans.
- Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and creates an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and achievable.
- Participates in the evaluation process using state and locally approved evaluation tools.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of responsibility.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance to board policy and procedures; prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and school procedures.
- Meets with various stakeholders to communicate and develop partnerships to benefit the school and community.
- Communicates to local school administration about upcoming events and school activities pertaining to the school calendar.
- Manages student behavior in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school grounds.
- Supervises and/or coaches extra-curricular activities as assigned.
- Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as assigned.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as assigned.
- Makes provisions for being accessible to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Performs other job-related duties as directed by the principal.
SALARY: Based on the Jacksonville City School System Salary Schedule
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 (189 TEAMS); additional days based on Board approval
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.
