Durango School Distirct 9-R is accepting applications for a Speech & Debate Advisor at Durango High School starting in the 2024/2025 school year.  Begins August 2024.

Responsible for all aspects of the Speech & Debate program at Durango High School, to include but not limited to
the following:

• supervision, mentoring, and assisting in the evaluation of assistant coaches
• administration of budget
• team supervision and discipline
• effective communication with participants and parents
• involvement with middle school programs
• fundraising
• practice and competition planning

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid CHSAA Certification, or Colorado Teaching Certificate/License
• Experience working with related school aged students
• Ability to build individual and team character and confidence
• Ability to work as an integral part of the advisor/coaching staff
• Fundamental knowledge of Speech and Debate
• Ability to communicate effectively with administration, staff, students and parents
• CPR/1st Aide

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.