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Job Title
MYP Teacher
Department/Sector
MYS School
Reporting To:
Head of Middle School
Job Purpose:
To provide students with a stimulating learning environment based upon the IB constructivist/inquiry based approach whereby students can benefit from a rigorously differentiated curriculum. Teachers also facilitate global citizenship through teaching and help prepare students to become well-rounded citizens.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Teachers are expected and required to maintain the highest possible standards in all areas of their work
Provide a warm and effective learning environment for students
Undertake Well-Being, supervisory and extracurricular responsibilities
Participate actively in all agreed extra-curricular activities, programmes and projects which support the School programme and the development of the students
Contribute to the academic, well-being and general development of the students as individuals and of the school as a whole
Ensure that he/she is familiar with the School’s policies practices, expectations, and curriculum
Teach such classes as per the timetable set by the Head of the School
Prepare the work for these classes in accordance with the agreed school curriculum and policies
Effectively implement the School academic and social curriculum through the work undertaken in and out of class to best meet the needs of the individual learners
Regularly monitor each student’s performance and progress against the criteria set in the School curriculum documents
Keep appropriate records of each student’s attendance (on Double Engage) and progress in accordance with the criteria set of the School
Alert the Head of School when a student’s attendance, performance and progress do not meet the expectations of the School
Set clear and high expectations for students
Maintain classrooms and department areas as warm and inviting learning centres through the use of appropriate displays
Bring to the attention of the Head of School any problems relating to the assigned classroom, and the School as a whole, maintenance, or safety of students
Undertake such supervisory duties as may be assigned by the Head of School
Communicate to parents the performance and progress of their students in accordance with the format approved by the Head of School
Participate actively to the well-being of the students
Attend such meeting and professional development sessions as may be called by the Head of School and/or the central administration
Continuously undertake personal professional development through reading and attendance at workshops and courses
Assist the Head of School in the interviewing and assessment of applicants for places in the School, when needed
Comply with the School’s Conditions of Service;
Undertake such additional responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the Principal and Head of the School within the terms of contract and the conditions of service
Prepare students for and to maintain highest level of academic honesty standards
To prepare students fully for external examinations, committing to support classes where needed/requested by administration
To prepare predicted grades ethically and according to guidelines as set by the MYS/IBC administration
To embed global citizenship within lesson taught
Mentoring/Well-Being Expectations
To participate as a Mentor in the Well-Being Programme as administered by the Well-Being Team
Attend Grade Level meetings as scheduled by the Grade Leader
To teach/participate in one Well-Being lesson in a cycle as Mentor
To help administer the Baseline testing as administered by the Deputy Head (WB)/Grade Leader
To participate in Fire/Lockdown Drills as administered by the Deputy Head (WB) / Grade Leader
To provide attendance records as needed by the Grade Leader
To participate in orientation/gateway transitions of new students/families as administered by the Grade Leader
To monitor the implementation of the Discipline Procedures and following up using Double Engage Daybook for students in your mentoring group, and report to Grade Leader where needed
To communicate with parents on issues related to the well-being of your mentees
To participate with the Well-Being Team in driving forward the Pastoral Development Programme
To monitor the implementation of the Discipline Procedures and follow up on sanctions / rewards
Furnish special reports/confidential/weekly reports at directed by the Grade Leader for your mentees
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