BAUXITE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Volleyball Coach/Classroom Teacher
Department: Middle School, High School, and/or Miner Academy
Job Status: Full-Time
Reports To: Principal
Grade/Level: Certified 7-12 or 4-8 in a content area
Contract: 190
POSITION SUMMARY - Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, science or social studies at the middle school or high school level as well as assist with volleyball coaching
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
2. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
3. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
4. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
5. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
6. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
7. Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
8. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
9. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
10. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
11. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
12. Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
13. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
14. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions to maintain and improve professional competence.
15. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
16. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
17. Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
18. Select and use appropriate resources.
19. Exhibit knowledge of content and content-related pedagogy.
20. Exhibit knowledge of adolescent development.
21. Exhibit knowledge of individual students' knowledge, skills, and special needs.
22. Adhere to student Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plans.
23. Plan assignments for teacher assistance, volunteers, and substitutes.
24. Respond appropriately to student behavior.
25. Plan and set sequential outcomes with rigor and high expectations.
26. Plan and implement appropriate learning activities suitable to meet all students' needs.
27. Demonstrate care and respect when interacting with students.
28. Manage classroom procedures with limited loss of instructional time.
29. Ensure students are actively engaged in learning.
30. Provide timely, consistent, high-quality feedback to students.
31. Develop and administer assessments of rigor that match standards of learning.
32. Reflect on practice and make adjustments for professional growth.
33. Maintain professionalism with staff members.
34. Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
35. Adhere to all policies of the District.
36. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators.

COMPETENCY STATEMENT(S)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Required, Field of
• Study: Correlated to teaching assignment Master's Degree Preferred, Field of Study: Correlated to teaching assignment If teaching Advanced Placement class, teacher must meet academic qualifications set by the associated college or university.
• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Shall be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Must have current Arkansas teaching license for the grade level or subject area assigned to.
• Must be able to document highly-qualified status under federal law (where required).
• Other Requirements:
  
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
  • Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members, and the general public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Most job responsibilities for this position are performed in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Noise levels are mostly low to moderate.
• The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bauxite School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.
• It is the policy of the Bauxite School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

Assistant Girls' Volleyball Coach Job Description
Qualifications: Hold current licensure to teach in a middle school or secondary content area and have a coaching endorsement or documentation of teacher-coach verification through the Arkansas Activities Association.
Primary Function: Content Area Teacher and Volleyball Coach
Major Responsibilities, in addition to Classroom Teacher Responsibilities:

• Organizing and manage an effective school volleyball program

• Train volleyball team by providing technical, non-technical and administrative support.

• Participate in all internal and external volleyball games and provide support and efficient feedback to team.

• Participate in all coach meetings at various levels and organizations to keep track of latest information and techniques regarding games.

• Recruit and coach student athletes regularly and ensure that all student athletes take part in practice sessions regularly.

• Monitor academic progress of student athletes and facilitate participation in summer camp according to institute's rules and regulations.

• Monitor academic performance and general behavior of student athletes to ensure students perform their studies along with active involvement in volleyball games.

• Organize, conduct and evaluate individual and team practices, training sessions and various competitions on regular basis to ensure team's progress.

• Train student-athletes in fundamental volleyball mechanics and techniques and review performance of individual players for providing feedback.

• Assist and provide guidance to all volleyball players on court and ensure players receive adequate professional support.

• Maintain equipment inventory for volleyball.

• Provide guidance and counseling to student-athletes on athletic, academic and personal issues as required.

• Develop and implement strategies to develop effective student athletes' physical fitness.
• Administer team and facilitate spirit of sportsmanship, social development and positive relationship in student athletes.

• Prepare and circulate press release to media as part of media and communication strategy.

• Maintain a safe atmosphere for student athletes by providing vigilant supervision before, during, and after all volleyball activities, including during school-provided transportation to and from events.