Forensics and Debate Teacher

Position Summary

To be responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship through Forensics.

• Prepare lessons that teach the fundamentals of the areas of competition; public speaking, interpretation, and acting
• Develop lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences and instructional learning styles
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Provide coaching, mentoring, guidance and supervision to team members so that each student's involvement is a positive learning experience
• Establish after‑school schedules for group event rehearsals
• Attend scheduled over‑night and local tournaments
• Involvement with the running of Cabot Classic
• Participate with team in community events as requested
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
• Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in faculty meetings and committees
• Adhere to all policies of the District and the Arkansas Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding the education of students
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

• Must have appropriate 7‑12 or K‑12 Drama/Speech endorsement on teaching certificate
• Successful completion of all background checks

Contract Days: 190

Salary:
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