High School Teacher/ Boys Basketball Coach
$57,200–$57,200 year
On-site · Mission, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Head Boys Basketball Coach and High School Teacher at Juarez-Lincoln High School under La Joya ISD. The role combines classroom instruction (TEKS-aligned) with leadership of all aspects of the boys basketball program, including practice planning, game preparation, and offseason conditioning. Responsibilities include mentoring student-athletes, fostering academic growth, supervising assistant coaches, coordinating with campus administrators and families, and promoting college, career, and military readiness while ensuring UIL compliance and program development. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, Texas secondary teaching certification, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and prior high school teaching and basketball coaching experience. CDL with endorsements is preferred for transportation. Salary is determined by the Teacher Pay Scale and Athletics Stipend Schedule. 240 working days. Evening and weekend duties expected during basketball season.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (required)
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in any secondary content area (required)
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements (preferred for team transportation)
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification and completion of UIL-required safety trainings (must be current or obtained prior to start of coaching duties)
- Experience teaching at the high school level
- Prior coaching experience in basketball required; head coaching experience preferred
- Strong understanding of basketball systems, fundamentals, and competitive strategy
- Ability to build a vertically aligned program from sub-varsity through varsity
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to motivate athletes and coaching staff
- Experience with UIL compliance, player eligibility tracking, and offseason program development
- Alignment with La Joya ISD’s Athletic Handbook, Coaching Expectations, and Code of Ethics
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