Math Teacher and Head Girls Soccer Coach
Young World Physical Education, Fort Smith, AR, United States
Math Teacher and Head Girls Soccer Coach
Fort Smith Public Schools SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Position is full‑time, non‑exempt, with a 190‑day contract and benefits as specified in the employee contract. The starting date is August 3, 2026 and the role reports to the Principal. The position is district‑wide, with additional assignment as Head Girls Soccer Coach.
Qualifications
Associates degree, 60 college credit hours, or passing score on ParaPro Praxis exam.
Arkansas Teaching License for Physical Education preferred.
Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred.
Knowledge of instructional methods and strategies, especially for students with special needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Patience, flexibility, and a passion for working with children.
Essential Job Functions
Additional assignment as the Head Girls Soccer 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 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 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 duties 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.
Abides 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.
Teacher may be asked to teach at various locations to serve the needs of students.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Jennifer Six, Human Resources Specialist
Phone: 479‑785‑2501
Email: jsix@fortsmithschools.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Fort Smith Public Schools SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Position is full‑time, non‑exempt, with a 190‑day contract and benefits as specified in the employee contract. The starting date is August 3, 2026 and the role reports to the Principal. The position is district‑wide, with additional assignment as Head Girls Soccer Coach.
Qualifications
Associates degree, 60 college credit hours, or passing score on ParaPro Praxis exam.
Arkansas Teaching License for Physical Education preferred.
Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred.
Knowledge of instructional methods and strategies, especially for students with special needs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Patience, flexibility, and a passion for working with children.
Essential Job Functions
Additional assignment as the Head Girls Soccer 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 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 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 duties 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.
Abides 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.
Teacher may be asked to teach at various locations to serve the needs of students.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
Jennifer Six, Human Resources Specialist
Phone: 479‑785‑2501
Email: jsix@fortsmithschools.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr