SPORTS MEDICINE TEACHER/ATHLETIC TRAINER JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Sports Medicine Teacher/Athletic Trainer

Job Classification: 11 Month Contract; Professional

FLSA Status: Full Time/Exempt

Pay Band: Salary established based on experience

Reports to: Principal, Athletic Coordinator

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

Licensure: Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Commonwealth of Virginia teaching certificate in Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer, or appropriate teaching endorsement or be eligible for a state-approved temporary “provisional” certificate while
pursuing full certification (license from Virginia Board of Medicine Required)

Certifications: AED, CPR and First Aid

Experience: 2 years full time experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer, ATC within the last 5 years *documentation required

Qualifications/Skills:

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, organize, and prioritize work to meet ongoing deadlines.
Ability to work well with others exhibiting exemplary interpersonal skills.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Certified to teach CPR/First Aid, or willing to become certified upon hiring

Supervises: All Teachers supervises students within the school building

Job Summary: Design and implement a full program of student instruction in the area of
certification and employment assignment consistent with approved state and
local policy regarding appropriate educational philosophy and standard
curriculum under the direction of the administration. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
-Plan, organize, direct, and manage the instructional process for assigned students, including all special populations, utilizing instructional and assessment objectives and procedures consistent with approved curriculum in order to obtain maximum educational benefits for improving students’ academic progress as defined in the school-based and district-level plans.
-Supervise assigned students and implement the disciplinary procedures outlined in Giles County Schools Board-approved policies thereunto.
-Supervise student conduct and behavior throughout the school environment to maintain the safety and well-being of students and staff.
-Review and select appropriate instructional material suitable to stated educational objectives.
-Utilize a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.

-Utilize all available prescriptive and diagnostic assessment data in the design and assessment
of instructional programs to affect growth in student performance indicators.
-Relate with students, professional colleagues and staff, parents, and the larger community
through proactive, positive professional collaboration and cooperation.
-Attend and actively participate in all relevant scheduled meetings of staff, committees,
subcommittees, task forces, and other assigned groups addressing the needs of students,
schools, and the school division.
-Communicate openly and effectively with students, parents, community patrons, staff and
administration as a positive representative of Giles County School system.
-Communicate a high level of positive support of all students in their educational development
based on assessment information.
-Assume personal responsibility for remaining informed of current practices and increasing
knowledge in the assigned curriculum area and in maintaining mastery of technology
competencies.
-Assume responsibility for contacting and conducting parent conferences or student/athletic/parent conferences as needed.
-Maintain and submit accurate student competency records each year.
-Facilitate yearly advisory meetings with industry professionals to evaluate instructional
material and content.
-Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by
supervising principal and other division administrative personnel.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Giles County School Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.