Head Football Coach

Job Title : Head Football Coach

Grade Level : Secondary

Reports to : Building principal; Athletic Director; Superintendent

Job Summary

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes and preparing them for success in competitive events. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of sports.

Qualifications

Maintain all training and requirements for certification set forth by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Arkansas Activities Association for teacher / coach / assistant

coach.

Essential Duties

1. Works with student athletes during practices and events.

2. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.

3. Assesses skills and assigns team positions.

4. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.

5. Works with the Athletic Director / Principals in scheduling facilities for practices and

competition.

6. Coaches and instructs student athletes, individually or in groups, regarding the rules,

regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

7. Observes student athletes, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.

8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of

students at all times.

9. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

10. Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.

11.Conferences with parents / guardians, as necessary, regarding the performance of their

student athlete.

12. Follows state regulations governing the program.

13. Models sports-like and professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards

student athletes, officials, and spectators.

14. Acts as a team representative and promotes athletics by communicating with the news

media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.

15. Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.

16. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, equipment inventory, and other related records.

17. Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties :

1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve

coaching performance.

2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other

appropriate administrators.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. Ozark Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Position Title : Teacher

Department : Assigned building and academic area

Reports To : Principal

Evaluated By : Principal

FLSA Status : Exempt

JOB SUMMARY : Classroom instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

Teaches district approved curriculum based on state frameworks and standards.

Prepares for assigned classes, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of

immediate supervisor.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt and differentiate the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the

physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals

or student groups involved.

Evaluates pupils' academic growth through teacher-made tests, standardized tests, checklists, observations, demonstrations, and other performance assessments; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies to support students with individual education plans.

Makes modifications for G / T, ELL, LD, physically impaired, at-risk, and other needs of

individual students, including their learning styles.

Creates a safe and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to learning and

appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct,

develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the

classroom in a fair and just manner.

Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the instructional day and extended hours when necessary.

Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers.

Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities.

Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and

methods; assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Supports and participates in extra-curricular activities, such as PTA / PTO, sporting and

cultural events, etc.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to maintain a safe and orderly environment to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a

positive school / community relationship.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervises classroom and students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

in appropriate major or course of study.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Valid teaching license for grade level and subject area assigned. Meets requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher designation, if applicable to the teaching assignment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, administrators, staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, table, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to

instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to analyze test data for use in making curricular decisions. General computer skills, including Internet research skills and data entry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV / VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual(s) holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.