Alternative Education TeacherAsst. Football (possible offensive coordinator)

Primary Purpose:

The Alternative Education Program Teacher/Counselor works collaboratively with the regular classroom teachers to provide instruction and support services to students who have been temporarily placed in the alternative education program for disruptive behavior or other reasons for which they are unable to succeed in the regular classroom.

The Offensive Assistant Football Coach is responsible to the Athletic Director/Head Football Coach for assisting in the management of the school districts football program. Specific responsibilities include assisting the Head Football Coach on the offensive side of the football team and working with other football coaches to ensure consistent and effective offensive strategies throughout the football program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special education endorsements preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to effectively manage difficult students including students requiring behavioral management.

Ability to motivate low achieving students.

Demonstrated leadership and/or mentoring skills in working with youth.

Ability to understand and address individualized needs of students assigned

Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated expertise in strategies for football offense experience working with quarterbacks preferred.

Experience:

3 years of teaching experience

3 years of successful coaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Collaborate with students parents and staff to develop plan for instructional activities and behavioral management.
2. To implement the programs of study approved by Lorena ISD.
3. Conduct consistent processes of documentation of student progress. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that effectively support student learning and progress including technology.
4. To provide instruction that is consistent with the students Individual Instructional Plan and behavior modification plan.
5. To communicate with each regular classroom teacher on a weekly basis to coordinate instruction for the students enrolled in the alternative education program.
6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings as needed.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal measures.
2. Consult district and outside resources regarding educational social medical and personal needs of students.
3. To coordinate efforts to remedy unsatisfactory student progress.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social medical and emotional development of students.
2. Conduct a periodic evaluation of and amend accordingly the alternative education program and procedures.
3. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and potentially physically restraining students as a last resort in order to maintain safety and well-being. Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities at all times.
5. Supervise students at all times in accordance with state county and school policies.
6. Plan and assign the work for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
7. Maintain and order supplies and equipment necessary for the successful operation of the instructional program.

Coaching Responsibilities

1. Provide instruction and coach students to develop their skills and ability on the offensive side of the ball in football and in any other sport assigned.
2. Responsible for the game plan and preparation for the offensive side of the football program.
3. Direct the scheduling and recruitment of coaches for the 7 on 7 football program.
4. Develop offensive training/practice plan for all practices including drills and coaching methods.
5. Ensure that all offensive coaches understand the offensive schemes plays and practice organization and drills.
6. Maintain an expectation of academic progress and performance that is consistent with the expectations for progress and performance of the school district.

1. Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
2. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes equipment materials and facilities.
3. Keep informed of and help ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
4. Assist athletic director to monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
5. Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
6. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
7. Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
8. Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
9. 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.
10. Encourage by example and through instruction sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Other

1. Maintain professional relationships with parents students and colleagues.
2. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
3. Complete duty assignments as designated by the principal.
4. Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
5. Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
6. Utilize equipment and strategies that support student progress including physical supports visual schedules communication boards.
7. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and athletic director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise one or more teachers aide(s) and/or volunteer(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees/volunteers; planning assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret general periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students administration staff parents and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 a teacher/coach the employee must maintain emotional control under stress. As a teacher the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Specifically as a coach the employee is regularly required to continually walk and stand; moderate lifting and carrying; stooping bending kneeling and reaching. Work outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather) and inside. Exposure to biological hazards bacteria and communicable diseases. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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.

Required Experience:

IC