Fort Smith School Dist. is looking for a Baseball Assistant Coach to join our program. Apply now.
*Out of state applicants please provide Arkansas Department of Education's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*
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POSITION TITLE: Science Teacher (26-27 School Year) Anticipated
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: District Wide
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Arkansas Teaching License in appropriate area.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Assistant Principal/Director
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and—in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs 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.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
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.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes 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.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Additional Assignment as Asst Baseball coach.
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.
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.