Job Title: Classroom Teacher/Coach Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Date Revised: 02/19/2025

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for the subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Clear and Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with (P) Passenger & (S) School Bus Safety Endorsements or the ability to obtain such within 90 days.

**Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

Knowledge of federal state and UIL policies governing athletics

Ability to instruct and supervise studentathletes

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical

Excellent public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students parents and staff

Additional Requirements:

Regular attendance is an essential job function and requirement.

Experience:

Oneyear student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
3. Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
6. Plan and assign work to the instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
3. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
4. Assist in selecting books equipment and other instructional materials.
5. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
2. Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
4. Articulate the districts mission and goals in the area of athletics to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
5. Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in the area of boys athletics.
6. Plan organize and oversee all activities including practices special events and
7. Arrange transportation lodging and meals for outoftown athletic events. Available to drive a bus to transport students to outofdistrict competitions.
8. Take all necessary precautions to protect studentathletes equipment materials and
9. Implement the policies established by federal law state law State Board of Education rule UIL rules and local board policy in the area of athletics

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; **P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move the textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

THE LIVINGSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR GENDER RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN AGE DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.