JR High Technology TeacherCoach 2025-2026

Job Title: Teacher (scroll down to review coaching job descriptions)

Reports to: Campus principal

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 accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 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

Experience:
Student teaching approved internship or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
1. Develop and implement lesson plans 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.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials equipment and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
3. Conduct 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 instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development
7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
9. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization
10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
13. Assist in selecting books equipment and other instructional materials.
14. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.

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

Professional Growth and Development
16. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
17. Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other
19. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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 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.

Job Title: Coach

Reports to: Head Coach Principal and Athletics Director
Dept./School: Campus assinged to

Campus Pay: Stipend

Primary Purpose:
Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in assigned sport(s).
Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree (optional)
Valid Texas teaching certificate (optional)
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
(optional)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical (include if
bus driving duties are required)
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Coaching or participant experience in sport assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
1. Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
2. Manage and supervise athletic activities contests and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills teamwork and good sportsmanship.
3. Work with other members of school staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.

Program Management
4. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis. Model performance criteria and physical movements required for successful student performance of sport.
5. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment material and facilities.
6. Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and plan season activities including practices special events and tournaments.
7. Coordinate with transportation department for travel arrangements to outoftown events. (Drive bus to transport students to outofdistrict competitions (optional).
8. Ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
9. Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
10. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.

Student Management
11. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports both athome and on outoftown trips.
12. Instruct and advise students on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
13. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests practice sessions and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
14. Encourage by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Communication
15. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.

Administration
16. Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.
17. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
18. Assist with initiation and approval of purchase orders and bids in accordance with budgetary limitations and district policies.
19. Assist with the process of cleaning repairing and storing all campus athletic equipment and maintain a current inventory of all equipment and fixed assets within program.
20. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assign and oversee completion of the work of assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Athletic equipment standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment; automated external defibrillator (AED); operate school bus (optional)
Posture: Prolonged standing; kneeling squatting bending and stooping; frequent driving; moderate grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching
Motion: Frequent walking and physical movements associated with sport(s) assigned
Lifting: Frequently light lifting (less than 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting or carrying 1544 pounds)
Environment: Work outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) and inside; frequent exposure to noise; frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; moderate exposure to vehicle fumes and work around moving vehicles
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.