Teacher - Chemistry / Girls Basketball Coach
This full-time teaching position involves delivering chemistry instruction aligned with district curriculum to support student intellectual and social growth. The role includes classroom management, student assessment, collaboration with special education staff, and coaching girls basketball, emphasizing student development and extracurricular engagement within a school environment.
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What You’ll Do
Provide classroom instruction and extracurricular coaching to support student growth in chemistry and athletics. Core duties include:
- Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned to district curriculum and TEA standards
- Differentiate instruction and provide accommodations for diverse learners, including IEP modifications
- Assess student learning using formal and informal methods and use results to guide instruction
- Maintain classroom management and a safe learning environment consistent with the Student Code of Conduct
- Communicate professionally with students, families, and colleagues
- Supervise and direct instructional aides and volunteers as assigned
- Serve as Girls Basketball coach (or assigned extracurricular activity) and support student-athlete development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject area, or applicable DOI waiver/experience
- Demonstrated competency in chemistry or assigned core academic subject
- Student teaching, approved internship, or equivalent classroom experience
Required Certifications & Skills
- Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong classroom management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment practices
- Ability to plan, prepare, and document lessons and student accommodations
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Full‑time contract position (per district terms)
- Prolonged standing, frequent walking, bending, kneeling; light lifting (<15 lbs)
- Work primarily indoors with occasional outdoor duties and regular exposure to noise
- May require irregular hours for events, games, and meetings
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s) and coordinate volunteer support when applicable
Employment Details
- Employment type: Full‑time (contract, per district compensation scale)
- Location: Dripping Springs, TX (on‑site)
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