TITLE: Middle School Head Debate Coach
LOCATION: Northwest
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students. With a Head Start program, three preschools, 29 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, the district serves a wonderfully diverse mixture of students. A remarkable 62 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. To serve those students, the district employs approximately 3,650 staff, including more than 1,600 teachers.
The vision of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is to be one of the Top 10 School Districts in the Nation. Our goal is that "Each student will exit high school prepared for college and careers in a global society, and at every level, performance is on track and on time for success." To help our students achieve this goal, the district is implementing a district-wide initiative called Diploma+.
JOB GOAL: Responsible for all levels of Debate rules and guidelines on behalf of the school district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Debate team competes at tournaments against other schools throughout Kansas and the Midwest region. Students compete and are taught effective Debate techniques throughout the season.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified teacher or previous coaching in debate, speech or similar area in K-12.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- Oversee students at all meetings and Field Trips/meets.
- Coach the team as scheduled by the Building principal.
COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION:
Speak clearly and concisely in written and oral form. Maintain communication with all constituents including district staff. Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Organize work efficiently in order to support the mission and vision of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general directions or all regulations related to K-12 or governing board that oversees this activity. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external sources.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Coach is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all constituents including district staff. Ability to maintain professionalism and respond appropriately in all situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Varies by Activity
RATE OF PAY: Based on the KCKPS Supplemental Pay Schedule
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
REPORT TO: Building Administrator
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.
Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, tenure, disability or any other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations.
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