2025-2026 TeacherHead Boys Basketball Coach

TITLE: TEACHERBOYS BASKETBALL COACH

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold at least a valid Class A Certificate issued by theMississippi State Department of Education andendorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she isassigned.
• 24 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

REPORTS TO:

• Principal or other staff as designated by the Superintendent or Board of Trustees.

SUPERVISES:

• Students and other staff as designated by the Principal Superintendent or Board Trustees

JOB GOAL:

• To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities an environment in order that students may learn effectively.

JOB PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Meets and is fully prepared to supervise and instruct all assigned classes at the designated times and location

1. Meets and is fully prepared to complete all assigned duties including those associated with extracurricular activities.
2. Makes arrangements for being available to students and/or parents for educationrelated purposes outside the normal hours of the instructional day under reasonable terms; answers all correspondence i.e. emails letters telephone calls etc. in a timely and professional manner.
3. Attends and actively participates in all faculty meetings team meetings TST meetings etc. and serves on schoolrelated committees as required by administration.
4. Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe secure and conducive to the teaching and learning process.
5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities; and supervises students at all times especially during classroom experiments demonstrations videos etc.
6. Consistently uses each and every class period to engage students in the teaching and learning process and never uses a cellular telephone Internet or other inappropriate task for personal use during this time.
7. Prepares lesson plans and activities during the assigned planning period or other available time when students are not present in the classroom.
8. Maintains a program of study that meets or exceeds the individual needs interests and abilities of all students.
9. Develops and implements reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures; reviews and enforces all handbook policies with students on a regular basis and maintains order at all times in a fair and consistent manner.
10. Provide instructions to enable all students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
11. Prepares appropriately for all assigned classes and provides written evidence (lesson plan work samples etc. of preparation upon request of school administration.
12. Utilizes a variety of instructional methods and technology that are consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
13. Guides the teaching and learning process toward the achievement of all curriculum goals and establishes clear and concise lesson/project objectives to ensure effective communication and delivery of lessons to all students.
14. Strives to implement by instruction and action the districts philosophy of education instructional goals and objectives.
15. Continually assesses the accomplishments and progress of all students and provides progress reports as necessary.
16. Continually diagnoses and monitors student learning and behavioral deficiencies and provides classroom remediation interventions; and seeks the assistance of other teachers administrators and/or district specialists as necessary.
17. Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by state law district policy and administrative regulation.
18. Assists the administration in planning and implementing the rules regulations and policies that govern the school.
19. Successfully completes all district staff development activities and training.
20. Continually strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
21. Certified teachers are solely responsible for earning either CEUs or college credits toward maintaining a valid and uptodate Mississippi Educators License (the district cannot provide a contract of employment to certified teachers whose license has expired).nt and maintains inventory records.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork discipline respect and good sportsmanship.
• Coordinate the development promotion and retention for the Girls Basketball Program from Lower School to Upper School
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the girls basketball program.
• Ensure allgirls basketball coaches work together toward a common goal within the girls basketball program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Hold a preseason meeting with all studentathletes and parents before the first official game.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests practice sessions and trips off school property encouraging sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect studentathletes equipment and facilities including protecting students from hazing/bullying
• Maintain and secure all basketball equipment and uniforms.
• Assist studentathletes with college recruitment.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary length of work year sick leave and personal leave to be established by the Newton Municipal School District Board of Trustees. Supplements may be added to employees salary for performing additional duties as assigned by administration.

EVALUATION:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state and school board policy.