Basketball Coach/Teacher

Position Title Basketball Coach/Teacher

Description Job Title: Teacher / 7th & Junior High Mens Basketball Coach (210 days)

Grade Level: Middle/Secondary

Reports to: Building principal; Athletic Director; Superintendent; Head Coach

Evaluated By: Building principal; Athletic Director; Superintendent; Head Coach

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for teaching STEM intervention or other content as assigned. Position is responsible for coaching student athletes and preparing them for success in

basketball and competitive events. Position motivates student athletes to develop an

appreciation of all sports. Off-season assignment and teaching assignment is TBD based on

certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Maintain all training and requirements for certification set forth by the Division of Elementary

and Secondary Education and the Arkansas Activities Association for teacher/coach/assistant

coach.

Essential Duties

1. Works with student athletes during practices and events.
2. Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
3. Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
4. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual

and team development.

1. Works with the Athletic Director/Principals in scheduling facilities for practices and

competition.

1. Coaches and instructs student athletes individually or in groups regarding the rules

regulations equipment and techniques of the sport.

1. Observes student athletes during events and practice to determine the needs for individual

or team improvement.

1. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of

students at all times.

1. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements

are met.

1. Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.

with parents/guardians as necessary regarding the performance of their

student athlete.

1. Follows state regulations governing the program.
2. Models sports-like and professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards

student athletes officials and spectators.

1. Acts as a team representative and promotes athletics by communicating with the news

media booster clubs service clubs and other organizations.

1. Follows established procedures for supplies and uniforms.
2. Maintains eligibility forms emergency information equipment inventory and other related

records.

1. Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission

of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a

logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties:

1. Attends staff development meetings clinics and other professional activities to improve teaching and coaching performance.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other

appropriate administrators.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed

by this employee. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any

other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. Ozark

Public Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related

duties at any time.

Position Title: Teacher

Department: Assigned building and academic area

Reports To: Principal

Evaluated By: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Classroom instruction. Position is responsible for teaching STEM intervention or other content as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Teaches district approved curriculum based on state frameworks and standards.

Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of

immediate supervisor.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group

instruction to adapt and differentiate the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the

physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals

or student groups involved.

Evaluates pupils academic growth through teacher-made tests standardized tests checklists

observations demonstrations and other performance assessments; keeps appropriate records

and prepares progress reports.

Identifies pupil needs makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies to support students

with individual education plans.

Makes modifications for G/T ELL LD physically impaired at-risk and other needs of

individual students including their learning styles.

Creates a safe and orderly classroom environment that is conducive to learning and

appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct

develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the

classroom in a fair and just manner.

Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes during the instructional day

and extended hours when necessary.

Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals parents and volunteers.

Attends and participates in faculty meetings and professional development activities.

Collaborates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals objectives and

methods; assists in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.

Supports and participates in extracurricular activities such as PTA/PTO sporting and

cultural events etc.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to maintain a safe and orderly environment to

protect students equipment materials and facilities.

Communicates regularly with various internal and external publics to develop and maintain a

positive school/community relationship.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises classroom and students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate major or course of study.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid teaching license for grade level and subject area assigned. Meets requirements for Highly

Qualified Teacher designation if applicable to the teaching assignment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals

technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business

correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond

to questions from groups of students administrators staff and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to

apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations

where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in

written oral diagram table or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to analyze test data for use in making curricular decisions. General computer skills including Internet research skills and data entry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety well-being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are

performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The information in this job description is for

compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the

duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual(s) holding

this position and additional duties may be assigned.