English Language Arts Teacher - Juffair, البحرين - Modern Knowledge Schools

وصف

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*TEACHING* 1) Create an environment of respect and rapport, engaging students actively
in their own learning.
2) Communicate clearly and positively, showing flexibility and
responsiveness
3) Address the needs of students with different levels and abilities
4) Use prescribed curriculum framework with curricular standards
5) Use a range and balance of teaching strategies
6) Utilize developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
7) Use a variety of resources for pursuing open-ended inquiry
8) Recognize the importance of cultural heritage
9) Maintain constant awareness of the needs of second language learners
10) Provide prompt, regular and appropriate feedback to students/parents by
maintaining accurate records for each student
11) Use technology to optimize learning

*PLANNING* 1) Plan collaboratively, based on agreed curriculum framework, standards,
and instructional goals.
2) Create learning units with the end of mind (backward design)
3) Involve students in planning their own learning and assessment
4) Build upon student prior knowledge and experience and accommodate a wide
range of ability levels
5) Use varied and appropriate resources
6) Maintain accurate records including lesson plans and grade books

*ASSESSING* 1) View planning, teaching and assessing as interconnected processes
2) Use a range and balance of assessment strategies and documentation
3) Assess the levels of student's current experience and understanding
before embarking on new learning
4) Enable students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning
and involving students and colleagues in the assessment process
5) Involve students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit
6) Ensure students fully understand how their grades are determined
7) Maintain records of regular parental contact
8) Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the results of
assessment provide a link to further curriculum development

*STUDENT CARE AND SUPPORT* 1) Provide a safe environment for the student at all times, in and out of
the classroom
2) Efficiently carry out supervision responsibilities
3) Support the moral, social and emotional development of each child
4) Ensure calm and sensible behavior at all times through the application of
fair and consistent policies
5) Demonstrate positive attitudes of tolerance, respect and integrity by
example
6) Celebrating multicultural and national identities in our community
7) Gain insight in students through communication and partnership with
families and colleagues

*PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT* 1) Seek and participate in opportunities for professional growth
2) Support the emphasis on ongoing professional learning to further develop
knowledge of pedagogy and teaching practice
3) Perform additional duties required by the administration that are
consistent with the purposes and responsibilities contained in this job
description.
4) Actively work and support the MKS growth process.