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ICT Teacher

Jeddah Private School

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Start December 2018

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Elementary, Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 1 year of teaching experience
Major: Commputers
Required Certificates:
Other Certification

Job Benefits:

Salary as established by approved salary scale
VISA costs are reimbursed (see appendix on contract)
Home leave: Yearly round trip airfare to nearest international
airport to home of record (restricted economy fare)
Settling in allowance of US $500 or $750 per teaching couple
School laptop: The school provides teachers with a school
laptop with a buy out option
Re-signing Incentive (one month’s additional salary for each contract renewal)
Housing: fully furnished, wireless included (utilitiesexcluded)
Sick leave: 5 days per year
Personal leave: 2 days per year
Medical Insurance: Class A
Once per Week Beach Club Access with shuttle transport provided
Transportation service during the week to grocery stores, malls, restaurants
Evidence of teachers-improvement plan to justify salary-step increase
Salary is US Tax-Free; Saudi Arabia Tax-Free

Job Description:

The world of IT changes at a rapid pace. IT teachers have to pay attention to trends in their industry. This involves continuing education and professional development courses, as well as self-learning.

Perform Regular Hardware and Software Updates on Classroom IT Devices

IT teachers have to be experts on all the hardware and software used in their classroom. This includes hardware such as computers, printers, scanners, projectors, and digital whiteboards
Common software includes Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and Illustrator
They must be familiar with both Windows and Apple operating systems.

Monitor Student Progress Through Administrating Assignments, Quizzes, and Tests

Like all teachers, IT teachers have to create assignments, quizzes, and tests that measure the competency level of their students
Good teachers routinely analyze the results of each assignment to see which students need more work on a given concept

Keep Track of Student Grades

Some teachers keep track of student grades in a physical grade book, while others use grade book software. Gradebook software makes analyzing student performance much easier
Organize, maintain and manage class systems in proper working condition
Initiate and implement systems, procedures and other student management issues
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities
May be responsible for administrative duties such as maintaining inventory and computer lab
The purpose of the ICT Teacher is to provide a balanced curriculum and maintain progress of all class members through the relevant subject at a pace suitable to their age and development and using appropriate skills and techniques of differentiation
To develop the ICT curriculum so that it continues to be relevant to students' and teachers' use of ICT
To teach in as differentiated a way as possible to meet the needs of all pupils
To ensure that good study habits are developed in the class
Share responsibility for supervision of all pupils during non-class hours within the school day
Attend break-time playground duty
Any other duties reasonably requested by the school
Cover for absent colleagues

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Jeddah Private School (JPS) is one of the oldest Saudi private schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Laila Sabbah Tahlawi founded JPS Girls in 1980 and JPS Boys in 1981, as an Arabic Medium Private Day School. JPS is a unique institution that offers a dynamic combination of tradition and innovation. As a dual-language (Arabic-English) international school, JPS implements “Best Practices” as defined by educational research and theory. The School provides academic rigor in a nurturing environment and aspires to equip its students with the tools that will enable them to qualify for and excel at the finest universities throughout the world.

With over 40 years of experience, we foster family values, self-worth, citizenship, honor, and moral integrity that aligns with:

Islamic and Arab values and norms that promote responsible citizenship, a readiness to serve others, ethical values, and a commitment to rules and regulations. Additional Arabic and Islamic Studies classes coveted by our clientele. Small class sizes that accommodate one-to-one instruction (tailor-made remedial programs). International acceptance of 932 male and female graduates into well-renowned universities. Extracurricular programs that provide students with the opportunity to experience real–world challenges and triumphs. Best student-centered educational practices, such as PBL and SDL that build students’ character. Strong leadership skills that are promoted through various student body initiatives such as a very active student government.

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This is a Direct to School Job

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