Social Studies Teacher / Wrestling Coaching

Teacher-Coach

Classification:  Certified, Exempt

Qualifications:

Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate or eligibility for Missouri Teacher’s certificate aligned to the content area and/or grade level vacancy.  

Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate to the scope of the position.  Examples include, teaching certification in another area with interest and eligibility for temporary certification or content area degree with eligibility for temporary teaching certification pathway.

Coaching/Athletic experience preferred

Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to become certified

Reports to (Daily):  Building Principal with Coaching Duties under the direction of the Activities Director

Position Overview:  The School District of Washington is seeking a teacher (s) responsible for planning and providing direct instruction and creating a positive culture centered on learning. We are also looking for a certified teacher to fill one or more coaching vacancies in conjunction with this teaching assignment.  Ideal candidates demonstrate the ability to form safe relationships with students, effective oral and written communication skills, high level organizational skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups. This position has a key role in fostering a positive, productive, and safe environment for students in the classroom and connected to SDOW’s athletic program..

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Use content knowledge and District curriculum resources to cognitively engage students in the content assigned.
2. Design instruction to promote critical thinking by employing instructional strategies that lead students to problem-solving and critical thinking within the content assigned.
3. Utilize effective communication with students establishing secure teacher-student relationships within the boundaries required to create and maintain a positive culture.
4. Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze progress, modify instruction, and monitor effectiveness of instructional efforts.
5. Communicate student progress to multiple professionals, parents, and students as appropriate for the purpose of improving learning and maintaining records.
6. Observe, promote, and support professional development activities, responsibilities, and ethical practices related to the scope of this position.
7. Cooperate in partnerships and collaborative efforts to support student learning and progress toward identified outcomes.
8. Regular and reliable attendance is necessary in order to perform the functions of this position.  
9. Perform associated roles as required for building operations and to respond in the event of an emergency. 
10. Perform other related duties as assigned or required for District operations.

Other Related Responsibilities:

1. Maintains appropriate student records and timelines with respect to teaching and coaching assignments.
2. Attend meetings and workshops necessary for District operations and to enhance knowledge in areas of general responsibility.
3. Maintains confidential nature of all school related material.
4. Supervise and instruct students in the athletic program assigned including promoting sportsmanship, citizenship, and acting as a representative of SDOW in the community/area.
5. Attend events outside of the regular school day designed to bring the public into the school, serve on a committee, plan appropriate instruction, and attend required meetings associated with the role of “teacher”.
6. Respond in the case of an emergency.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  Teacher school year as posted (183 days) with applicable health and ancillary insurance, annual paid leave award, and defined pension benefit. Starting salary established by the Board of Education as posted aligned to the degree column.  A limit of step 11 as the entry point on the salary schedule is defined by District policy.   Coaching stipend is also included aligned to the specific sport and season.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the supervisor using the tool from Network for Educator Effectiveness.  Coaching performance is evaluated annually using the District developed evaluation system.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: December, 2026