SEHS Teacher/Head Softball Coach

Lauderdale; Meridian (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast High School in Lauderdale County is seeking a dedicated SEHS Teacher and Head Softball Coach to lead classroom instruction and the school’s athletic program. The role requires planning lessons aligned to standards, maintaining a respectful learning environment, and communicating with families while engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Education and a Mississippi teaching license; coaching requires commitment to high standards and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or higher.
• Mississippi Teaching License.
• Background check and references as required by LCSD.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes, plan units aligned to standards.
• Maintain a learning-focused classroom environment with high expectations.
• Communicate effectively with families and guardians.
• Plan and supervise coaching sessions; support student-athletes academically and athletically.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Mississippi Teaching License

Job description

Please carefully review the job posting information below.

Posting Name: SEHS Teacher/Head Softball Coach

Location: Southeast High School

Posting Begin Date: 03/19/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Certified Application

Schedule: N/A

Licensed Position: Yes

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL - TEACHER AND COACH

Job purpose: In keeping a tradition of excellence, a teacher in the Lauderdale County School District is expected to help students learn the required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. 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 essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by the Principal
• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
• Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
• Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
• Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
• Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
• Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
• Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the Principal
• Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students
• Employ 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
• Implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
• Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in training sessions and classes
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
• Maintain and accept responsibility for any district-owned fixed asset item assigned to employees and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
• Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Regular, timely/dependable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform such other and not explicitly enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
• Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies, and applicable procedures and protocols as established by LCSD, and the Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct

Coaching Job purpose:

• Under the direction and supervision of the Athletic Director and Principal, coaches shall foster the quest for excellence by assisting in creating an educational and competitive experience for student-athletes within an atmosphere of sportsmanship, developing individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility, and citizenship, as described in the LCSD Employee Conduct Policy GAB and MHSAA guidelines set forth in the athletic program.
• Coaches shall instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.Student-athletes shall receive instruction designed to: promote the formulation of moral values; achieve individual & team accomplishments; develop acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence; and build individual self-esteem.
• 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 essential functions.

Coaching Duties and responsibilities:

• Has a thorough knowledge of the sport and develops daily practice plans and game plans throughout the season designed to maximize and improve student competency in the sport
• Has a thorough knowledge of all athletic policies approved by the Lauderdale County School Board of Education and MSHAA and implements these policies as required
• Has knowledge of and complies with state, conference, league and school rules and regulations for the sports coached
• Understanding of child growth, development and behavior
• Knowledge of assessment techniques and monitoring strategies to identify student/athlete's efforts, performance, strengths, and weakness
• Motivational techniques and strategies to improve individual and team performance
• An appreciation of the unique individual differences and maturation (physically, intellectually, emotionally) of the players
• Ability to provide training and coaching to improve individual players' and team performance
• Ability to effectively organize, and supervise practices, scrimmages, and games
• Ability to establish relationships and effectively communicate with both students and adults
• Ability to supervise, direct and evaluate subordinate personnel and provide leadership and vision for the individual sports program and all of the teams under his or her supervision
• Promulgate information about the program and tryouts to recruit eligible student candidates for participation in the program
• Distribute and collect required forms and rules for each participant
• Advertise and conduct an appropriate try-out for all candidates
• Develop and communicate criteria for selection to appropriate teams (Varsity or Junior Varsity)
• Formulate and submit team lists and rosters
• Distribute and post practice and game schedules
• Collaborate with and assist the Athletic and Transportation Directors in the formulation of scrimmages and non-league game schedules; the determination of transportation times and destinations, and the completion of requisition forms
• Maintain and report results, statistics, etc.
• Establish and announce criteria for awards/recognition
• Attend all practices, games and is present on all modes of transportation
• Provide assistance, guidance and supervision of athletes at practices games and on transportation to and from games
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
• Attend workshops and clinics in order to stay updated on all aspects of the program/sport
• Complete and submit all accident or incident reports in a timely manner
• Display and encourage sportsmanship
• Respect officials and work with team /students to understand the aspects of sportsmanship relating to the rules, teammates, opponents and spectators
• Represent LCSD and the program in a positive manner and serves as a role model for students
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled facility times
• Provide documentation to the AD to fulfill state, section, conference, league and school requirements
• All funds collected for the program and procedures for handling these funds will follow district and state accounting guidelines, MDE's Educator Code of Ethics, and school booster program rules

Equipment & Facilities (as assigned)

• Provide proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of assigned equipment supplies
• Coordinate his/her program with maintenance, custodial and school employees
• Maintain a stocked medical kit for practice and contests, complete with student emergency information cards
• Establish locker room, training room and office procedures
• Maintain an updated inventory of uniforms, equipment and supplies used within the program
• Is accountable for all equipment and supplies
• Notify AD if any equipment is lost or not returned
• Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submit an annual inventory
• Recommend budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program
• Monitor and supervise the locker rooms and coaches offices
• Permit the athletes to be in only authorized areas of the building at appropriate times as deemed by the administration
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment, supplies, care and proper use

Program Responsibilities (as assigned)

• Communicate and respond to inquiries in a timely manner to students, parents and administration
• Coordinate appropriate game day routines/expectations for team members
• Understand the proper administrative chain of command and refer all student and parent request or grievances through the AD
• Coordinate press releases and school announcements; report to school social media designee and LCSD Public Relations Directorany program news and events to publicize
• Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teaches the fundamentals of his/her sport
• Maintain and submit a record of team and individual statistics on a timely basis
• Coordinate and participate in post-season award ceremonies as appropriate
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as required
• Arrive early enough before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare for the days activities
• Remain afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions and to supervise until all players are transported home
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight training programs
• Strive to improve his/her knowledge and skills by attending clinics and using resources
• Provide reports as requested on student participation, academic performance of student athletes and program results

Qualifications:

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Education or higher
• Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching License
• Other Requirements: Required references and background check

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting, but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.

Terms of Employment:

Salary, days, and work year as established by the Lauderdale County Board of Education