Social Studies Teacher, Athletic Coach – Middle School

Liberty High School

Soc Stu Teacher and Athletic Coach guiding middle school students at Wilkinson Middle School. Engaging in academic and athletic development for student growth in Frisco ISD.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the 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.
Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in sport assigned.
Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in athletics.
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Fulfill all coaching responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Keep informed of and ensure compliance with all UIL rules.
Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
Ability to obtain a CDL with passenger, air brake, and safety endorsements
Knowledge of academic subject assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and supervise student athletes
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
Ability to pass annual and random DOT physical/drug testing
Ability to physically perform a front and back door bus evacuation
Ability to physically perform CPR and First Aid techniques on the ground or floor
Ability to lift 30lbs
Ability to maneuver effectively in a school bus
Capable of responding calmly in emergency situations
Quality experience as a coach or participant in sports assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Curriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningStudent AssessmentCPR and First Aid TechniquesPhysical Education InstructionAthletic SupervisionSpecial Education ModificationsTechnology Integration in TeachingEmergency ResponseBus Evacuation Procedures

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkCalmness in Emergency Situations

Certifications

Texas Teaching CertificateCDL with Passenger, Air Brake, and Safety Endorsements