Debate/Speech Assistant Director-High School

Liberty High School

Purpose Statement

The job of Extra Duty - Debate/Speech Assistant Director - High School is done for the purpose/s of assisting with the creating of a successful debate/speech department that coaches students and competes in various competitions throughout the school year.

This job reports to Director of Fine Arts.

Essential Functions

• Attends all rehearsals and competitions for the purpose of coaching students to their full potential.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning for the purpose of developing students physically, socially and emotionally.
• Evaluates students rehearsals and performances for the purpose of giving valuable feedback and critique to the students.
• Manages the equipment for the purpose of making sure all items required for the event are accounted for.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares students for District and State competitions for the purpose of setting students up for success, while following MSHSAA guidelines.
• Schedules individual or group sessions for the purpose of providing individualized instruction to enhance student skill level.
• Supervises students at any extra curricular events for the purpose of ensuring proper student behavior in accordance with Board policies.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions for the purpose of protecting students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; facilitating program goals; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and drill technique.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: equipment used in activity/program; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; relevant professional standards and practices; knowledge of competitive speech and debate.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing leadership, direction, and team building; providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas; setting priorities; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: Knowledge of and experience teaching Debate/Forensics.

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date  Salary Grade

Not Rated 02/05/2020 Extra Duty - I

The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Liberty Public School District #53 are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.