Teacher/Head Cheer Coach

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Direct and manage the cheerleading program and instruct and coach students to develop skills and abilities to excel in cheerleading. Provide each student with the opportunity to participate in an extracurricular athletic activity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited College or University

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)

Current first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of cheerleading techniques, procedures

Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct and supervise students

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Three years coaching or participant experience in sport assigned