Science Teacher and Assistant Baseball Coach (23-24 School Year)

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Science Teacher and Assistant Baseball Coach for the upcoming school year. This role involves teaching secondary students through innovative and engaging lessons while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a dynamic classroom environment, planning effective science programs, and participating in extracurricular activities, including coaching. Join a supportive community that prioritizes student needs and values strong relationships, accountability, and safety. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives and contribute to their academic success.

Qualifications

• Must meet AR licensure requirements for teaching.
• Strong teaching skills and classroom management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach science to secondary students and assist as a baseball coach.
• Create engaging lessons that develop critical thinking skills.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

AR Licensure Requirements

Tools

Education Technology

Job description

Science Teacher and Assistant Baseball Coach (23-24 School Year)

Pay: Competitive

Location: Fort Smith/Arkansas

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 3486 *Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Title: Science Teacher and Assistant Baseball Coach (23-24 School Year)

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications: Must meet AR licensure requirements

Reports To: Principal

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 12, 2022

Location: Southside High School

District Values

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

Essential Job Functions

1. Additional Assignment as Assistant Baseball Coach.
2. Teaches skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in science to secondary students.
3. Create engaging lessons that develop student critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Plans a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organizes laboratory activities for optimum learning.
5. Provides for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment, and tools.
6. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to equipment as required.
7. Evaluates each pupil’s growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in the course being taught.
8. Selects and requests books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals, and supplies, and maintains inventory records as required.
9. Prepare daily lessons and long-term teaching programs in accordance with state curriculum and guidelines.
10. Teach using a variety of methods, including formal lessons, discussions, practical activities, experiments, projects, assignments, and excursions, taking into account the differences between individual students.
11. Use information technology to assist with lesson preparation, teaching, and reporting set tests, exams, projects, assignments, and homework; mark and correct assessments.
12. Evaluate and report on the progress of students, and discuss individual performance and problems with students and parents.
13. Establish and maintain good working habits and discipline in classrooms and throughout the school.
14. Ability to supervise extra classes when other teachers are absent and substitutes are not available.
15. Attend staff meetings and professional development activities as assigned.
16. Participate in other activities in partnership with parents and the school community, including parent-teacher nights, school council, and other committees.
17. Actively utilize education technology.
18. Assist in administrative support programs and the work of non-teaching staff in schools.
19. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
20. Enforcing rules and disciplinary action.
21. Lecturing and discussing concepts.
22. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

Other Job Functions

1. Maintain emotional control under stress.
2. Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
3. Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
8. Effectively implement district initiatives.
9. Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
10. Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
11. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Serve on committees as assigned.
14. Remain current on instructional practices in education.
15. Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
16. Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.

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About the Company

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.