MS Science Teacher

Areas of Responsibility

• Planning and Preparation
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the subject area and consistently seek to expand that knowledge.
• Recognize the developmental milestones of pre-adolescents and adolescents, and identify when a student deviates from these benchmarks.
• Exhibit understanding of both progressive teaching methods related to content and those applicable across various subjects.
• Tailor instruction to meet the individual and collective needs of students, leveraging data collected from classroom activities as well as broader school evaluations.
• Modify teaching strategies to accommodate English language learners and students with learning disabilities.
• Show awareness and sensitivity to diversity issues present in the international school context.
• Select significant and relevant instructional (content and language) objectives from the approved school curriculum, setting ambitious goals for student success.
• Clearly define instructional (content and language) goals in writing and communicate them to students on a daily basis.
• Create learning activities that are logically connected to instructional objectives.
• Employ differentiated strategies in planning, instruction, assessment, and feedback.
• Use resources effectively to facilitate student achievement of instructional goals.
• Refer to students’ individual education plans when designing instruction.
• Instruction
• Provide clear directions and explicitly teach procedures to students.
• Offer students frequent opportunities to engage in high-level cognitive tasks (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy).
• Motivate students to take ownership of their discussions, projects, and outcomes.
• Ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or membership in any protected group as of September 2019.
• Choose activities and instructional materials that align with learning objectives.
• Deliver lessons that are well-structured and coherent.
• Respond to the varied interests and learning needs of students.
• Integrate diverse instructional and learning approaches throughout units and lessons.
• Assessing Student Learning
• Design assessments that are aligned with instructional objectives and standards.
• Administer assessments in a manner that ensures the validity and reliability of the data, maintaining both the testing environment and academic integrity.
• Utilize various assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including project-based, inquiry-based, and other authentic assessment techniques.
• Creating a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
• Build professional relationships with students during class, advisory sessions, and school or extracurricular activities.
• Engage students with lessons that encourage active participation and inquiry.
• Connect course content to students' lives.
• Establish procedures that set high expectations for behavior and achievement.
• Design and explain activities that promote high standards for student behavior and success.
• Arrange classroom furniture to enhance student learning.
• Managing the Classroom
• Set high standards for behavior and implement procedures to uphold those standards.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment.
• Facilitate smooth transitions for students between different activities.
• Implement procedures for non-instructional responsibilities such as attendance and punctuality.
• Managing Student Behavior
• Clearly define expectations for student conduct that can be articulated by the students.
• Monitor student behavior and intervene promptly and preventively.
• Address student misbehavior appropriately, following the guidelines outlined in the Student and Parent Handbook.
• Professional Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Participate in meetings with students and parents, as well as curriculum, department, faculty, and student support meetings.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.

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