MIDDLE SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COACH - 5 positions available - 1 for each middle school JobID: 11079

• Position Type:

  Temp-At-Will (TAW)/ Temp-At-Will (TAW)

• Date Posted:

  5/15/2024

• Location:

  TO BE DETERMINED

     The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Application Details:

• All current district employees and external applicants may apply online by completing the external application. Position is open until filled.

  Position Details:

• Compensation: Staff compensated at their regular rate for additional hours. 27 hours per building will be allotted for the Facilitator role which equates to about 45 minutes a week. The role may be split between multiple people.

  Duties & Responsibilities: Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) Regular Duties and Responsibilities:Major Function #1 - Promoting Mock Trial

• Creates promotional materials and announcements for Mock Trial - including but not limited to spoken announcements at school, information for the eblast, a digital flyer for the school to be emailed to families.

• Ensures promotional materials are provided to all students/families in their home/preferred language.

Major Function #2 - Hosting the Practices

• Schedules at minimum a weekly 45-minute practice.

• If the club meetings take place outside of the instructional day, ensure that guardian permission is obtained to participate.

• Provide constructive feedback on student performances during practice trials and competitions.

• Instruct students on case materials, legal procedures, courtroom etiquette, and trial strategies.

• Accompanies the teams, to school, district, and regional competitions as appropriate.

• Keeps accurate records of student involvement, attendance, and guardian pick up (if appropriate).

Major Function #3 - Becoming Knowledgeable About the Case/Mock Trial

• Read the case given out by the Iowa Bar Association.

• Guide and mentor students as they develop essential critical thinking, public speaking, and legal advocacy skills through simulated courtroom experiences.

• Prepare students for various roles within the mock trial, including attorneys, witnesses, and courtroom clerks.

• Support students in developing case theories, witness examinations, opening statements, closing arguments, and legal objections.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Skills/Education/Experience Required:

• Relevant Human Services BA Degree obtained, in progress, or 5+ years relevant experience preferred.

• Strong communication skills through various methods.

• Integrity with confidential student and family information.

• Skilled with gathering and using data to make informed decisions.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.

• Reflective and receptive of feedback and learning for professional growth.

• Takes initiative and responsibility for individual and teamwork.

  Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ?No)(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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.

• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

  Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.

• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

• Substance-free environment.

• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.