Job Abstract

Essential Duties:

• Teaches students by planning and delivering units of study consistent with the Léman mission and IB philosophy, emphasizing inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Develops Personalized Learning Plans (PLP) that address differing levels of academic strengths, including enrichment opportunities that focus on students interest and passions.
• Creates differentiated classroom experiences by providing individual and small group instruction to achieve scaffolded support for all learners.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans that use a variety of techniques, group discussions, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, and technology.
• Creates and supports a positive, safe, and nurturing classroom community utilizing Responsive Classroom.
• Consistently monitors and reports student achievement through formal and informal assessment both summative and formative.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving habits and attitudes of learning.
• Counsels students with academic challenges and draws on the school resources for additional academic support.
• Identifies and addresses potential behavioral concerns by notifying and/or consulting with appropriate professionals.
• Keeps parents informed of all elements of student development including academic performance, attendance, and social-emotional learning through formal and informal communication methods such as parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school and demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Collaborates with school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to school requirements.
• Provides student support services by assisting with transitions, recess and lunch duty.
• Attends and participates in staff development programs, faculty events and meetings, and serves on staff committees as required (i.e. teacher in-service days).
• Attends faculty meetings, participates in educational opportunities, reads professional publications, and participates in professional organizations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges and growth opportunities.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Education
• At least 3 years teaching experience in high-performing school preferred

Other:

• Experience with Teachers College Reading and Writing Workshop
• Experience with Everyday Math Curriculum
• Experience interpreting and using multiple forms of data to inform instruction
• Knowledge and experience developing and assessing curriculum
• Experience with integration of instructional technology
• Excellent written communication, public speaking and presentations skills