Physical Science Teacher and Assistant Football Coach

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Physical Science Teacher and Assistant Football Coach for Northside High School. This role involves teaching science content and coaching responsibilities, contributing to a positive learning environment and student engagement. Ideal candidates will have a provisional teaching license and a passion for education and athletics.

Qualifications

• Must possess a provisional teaching license.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Experience in teaching and coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Physical Science to students using adopted curriculum.
• Assists in coaching football, supervising students during practices and games.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Education

Provisional Teaching License

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Physical Science Teacher and Assistant Football Coach

*Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Physical Science Teacher and Assistant Football Coach

FLSA: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

BEGINNING: August 2025

LOCATION: Northside High School

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Additional assignment as the Assistant Football Coach.

• Teaches content and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education
• Implements a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade-level expectations
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of the School District
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction
• Assesses student performance results and develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the class including individualized and small group instruction as necessary in order to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each student
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly
• Maintains an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher)
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents on the individual student's progress
• Provides specific, timely, and constructive feedback to students
• Identifies students’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and reflects high expectations for student engagement and learning, as well as safe and organized.
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after-school faculty meetings
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Maintains professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Administers standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and state
• Participates in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level
• Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
• Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees
• Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 JOB FUNCTIONS

• Has the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Teachers could be asked to teach at various locations to serve the needs of students

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The system consists of 26 schools that provide early childhood, elementary and secondary education to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and serves the Sebastian County communities of Fort Smith and Barling.

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