Speech & Debate Director/Social Studies Teacher - Upper School (SY 2024-2025) - Orlando, United States - Lake Highland Preparatory School

    Lake Highland Preparatory School
    Lake Highland Preparatory School Orlando, United States

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    LHP seeks a Speech & Debate Director/Social Studies Teacher to lead our Speech & Debate team and to instruct students according to the prescribed LHPS curriculum for the Social Studies courses assigned to the teacher. With assistance from assistant coaches and parent booster coordinator, this role is responsible for the coordination of practice schedules, tournament registration, travel, billing, etc. In addition to overseeing the Speech & Debate team, this role will also design and implement educational curriculum in Social Studies. Anticipated courses are to be determined based on experience. This role will require availability to travel to weekend tournaments throughout the year.

    This is a full-time, fully benefitted, 10-month position. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

    • Bachelor's degree in History, Social Science, or related field required.
    • Certification or qualification to teach in History, Social Science, or related area in grades 9-12 required.
    • Minimum of two years teaching experience required.
    • Experience as either a head or assistant coach in high school Speech & Debate required, preferably with a program that regularly competes in national competition in Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum.
    • Familiarity with NSDA, TOC, CFL, and other debate leagues preferred.
    • Familiarity with Tabroom, Speechwire, and other online debate tournament platforms preferred. This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future. LHPS conducts background checks, including fingerprinting, and drug testing, and may use a third-party administrator. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Lake Highland Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.