Teacher - Math or EnglishAssistant Cheer Coach 2025-2026

SUMMARY:

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.

Assist with the cheerleading program and instruct and coach students to develop skills and abilities to excel in cheerleading. Assist providing each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal state University Interscholastic League (UIL) and local requirements.

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in crossfunctional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans for inperson learning that fulfill the requirements of Districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Board policies and Administrative Regulations.

• Work cooperatively with Special Education Teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

• Work with other members of the staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to District requirements.

• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Cheerleading Program Management

• Assist with providing instruction and leadership to the cheerleading squad in acrobatics dance and tumbling.

• Assist with coordinating cheerleading participation at extracurricular events including football games pep rallies parades fundraisers UIL and other events.

• Assist with establishing performance requirements enforcing academic requirements and verifying each students eligibility to participate.

• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school District.

• Use a variety of instructional and coaching techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the cheerleading program.

• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment materials and facilities.

• Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student cheerleaders.

Cheerleading Events

• Accompany and supervise students during meetings competitions performances service projects and on outoftown trips.

• Be a positive role model for students.

• Support the preparation of all interscholastic game schedules.

• Drive bus to transport students to outofdistrict competition.

Student Management and Organization

• Implement District student management policies communicate expected student behavior related to cheerleading and ensure enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

• Accompany and supervise student athletes during games both athome and on outoftown trips.

• Assist in selecting equipment and other instructional materials.

• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open lines of communication on vital issues with parents students colleagues and community members.

Administration Budget and Inventory

• Implement the policies established by federal law state law State Board of Education rule UIL rules and local board policy in the area of cheerleading.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.

• Assist with the development of the cheerleading budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.

• Assist with the process of cleaning repairing and storing all cheerleading equipment including maintaining a current inventory of supplies equipment and fixed assets and recommending disposal and replacement of equipment.

• Assist with the planning and organization of all activities including practices special events and tournaments.

Personnel Management

• Develop training options and/or improvement plans for employees to ensure exemplary operation in the area of cheerleading.

Community Relations

• Articulate the Districts mission and goals in the area of cheerleading to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

• Demonstrate awareness of District and community needs initiate activities to meet those needs and use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

• Support athletic booster club activities.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.

• Comply with State District and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile maintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.

• Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.

• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in subject assigned and

• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate in English as a Second Language Required for all Core Subject Teachers

• Current first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

• Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (preferred)

• CTE Teachers: Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)

Experience:

• One 1 year coaching cheerleading experience at the 5A 6A level

• Ability to develop implement and maintain a highly competitive program

• Successful classroom teaching experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program

• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures

• Knowledge of federal state and UIL policies governing cheerleading

• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes

• Ability to implement policy and procedures

• Ability to interpret data

• Ability to manage budget and personnel

• Excellent public relations organizational communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of core academic subjects

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if bus driving duties are required)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• None

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used:

• Athletic equipment and other instructional equipment

• Automated external defibrillator (AED

• Frequent driving and may operate a school bus

• Personal computer phone systems video/instructional equipment and peripherals

Posture:

• Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion:

• Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists

• Frequent physical movements associated with sport; moderate grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching

Lifting:

• Frequently light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying 1544 pounds)

Environment:

• Work inside outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)

• Work to be completed onsite from assigned school or building

• Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors

• No remote work

• Frequent districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.