Assistant Speech and Debate Coach SY26-27

Needham High School; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Needham High School is seeking an energetic Assistant Speech and Debate Coach to join Needham Public Schools. The role supports the head coach in training, mentoring, and preparing students for debate competitions.

The position involves organizing practice sessions, giving feedback on speeches, researching topics, and helping students develop argumentation and public speaking skills. This is a part-time role with a stipend.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Organize practice sessions and provide feedback on speeches.
• Research debate topics and help students develop argumentation and public speaking skills.
• Accompany students to tournaments and assist with judging rounds.
• Handle scheduling and team communications.

Job description

Assistant Speech and Debate Coach SY26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 1507804

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Assistant Speech and Debate Coach to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate . This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here .

Job Responsibilities: The Needham High School Assistant Debate Coach supports the head debate coach in training, mentoring, and preparing students for debate competitions. Their responsibilities typically include organizing practice sessions, providing feedback on speeches, researching debate topics, and helping students develop argumentation and public speaking skills. They may also accompany students to tournaments, assist with judging rounds, and handle administrative tasks like scheduling or team communications. The role is essential for fostering a positive and educational environment for debaters to grow and succeed. Stipend Rate: $1005.66

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website .

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Tedeschi
• 1330 Highland Avenue
• Needham, Massachusetts 02492
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]