IGCSE/AS Biology Teacher

Performance Responsibilities

Demonstrate professional competence and vision:

• Show a strong knowledge of learning theory, curriculum design, and subject area(s)
• Construct yearly plans, course outlines, units and lessons in accordance with the school’s aims & objectives
• Plan teaching-learning experiences that help each student successfully achieve the stated outcomes
• Plan a variety of teaching strategies to match the learning styles of all students
• Select materials and lesson designs that specifically carry out the goals derived from the school's mission and philosophy
• Organize class time with activities that have a clear purpose and engage students' attention
• Clearly define the purpose for all learning activities
• Incorporate the “Expected School-wide Learning Results” (ESLRs) in planning & teaching
• Present written evidence of planning to the designated administrator
• Use media and technology to enhance lesson delivery and student performance
• Evaluate students' progress in learning with announced criteria, fairly applied, in accordance with school policy
• Use evaluation instruments that: - match the school's goals and specific objectives - allow each child to show well what he/she has learned - help students meet high expectations for learning
• Pursue further learning of subject area(s) while seeking the best pedagogy for the school's goals

Communicate effectively:

• Speak clearly, honestly, and with great concern for those being spoken to
• Use fresh analogies to connect new concepts to students' experience
• Vary the means (visual, audible, tactile) and language (abstract, concrete, metaphorical, etc.) depending on the subject and the needs of all children

Demonstrate care for students:

• Treat each child as uniquely gifted
• Discipline all students fairly and firmly
• Clearly define responsible behavior for their students, including guidelines and consequences for good and bad student behavior in the classroom
• Encourage all students persistently (catch each of them "doing good")
• Help students learn self-discipline through appropriate use of correcting, chastening, and counseling
• Guide all students in helping other students learn

Demonstrate stewardship:

• Use all school resources wisely as you are a living example to the students
• Deliberately teach students to use resources wisely and to respect all property
• Make students accountable to keep the whole school clean, neat and tidy. This includes all classrooms, washrooms, hallways, playgrounds, gyms, lockers, etc
• Teach students to care for their world

Demonstrate organizational skills:

• Establish well-defined routines and procedures for receiving students in the classroom, taking attendance, collecting money when required
• Maintain accurate records for student grades, behavior and attendance
• Attend all meetings (i.e. staff meetings & parent meetings) consistently and punctually

Build community within and outside the school:

• Support administrators, fellow teachers, and support staff
• Adhere to school policies and guidelines
• Assist students beyond the classroom: playground, hallways, extracurricular sponsorship, personal guidance, etc
• Participate in the After School Activities program by leading one “activity” per term. Each activity will have one session per week
• Meet with staff members to listen, learn, and exchange advice for helping students meet the goals of the school
• Contact parents for help in educating their child
• Provide a positive classroom atmosphere (displays, warmth, arrangement of furniture, etc.) that fosters community
• Model and encourage cultural awareness and understanding