Job Description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
TEACHING
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Creating an environment of respect and rapport, engaging students actively in their own learning.
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Communicating clearly and positively, showing flexibility and responsiveness
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Addressing the needs of students with different levels and types of ability
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Using prescribed curriculum framework and addressing curricular standards
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Using a range and balance of teaching strategies
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Utilizing developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
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Using a variety of resources for pursuing open-ended inquiry
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Building on what students know and their cultural heritage
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Maintaining constant awareness of the needs of second language learners
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Providing prompt, regular and appropriate feedback to students/parents by maintaining appropriate records for each student
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Using technology to optimize learning
PLANNING
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Planning collaboratively, based on agreed curriculum framework, standards, and instructional goals.
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Creating learning units with the end of mind (backward design)
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Involving students in planning their own learning and assessment
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Building upon student prior knowledge and experience and accommodating a range of ability levels
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Planning the use of varied and appropriate resources
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Maintaining accurate records including lesson plans and marks
ASSESSING
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Viewing planning, teaching and assessing as interconnected processes
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Using a range and balance of assessment strategies and documentation
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Assessing the levels of student’s current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning
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Enabling students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning and involving students and colleagues in the assessment process
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Involving students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit
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Making sure students fully understand how their grades are determined
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Writing reports and maintaining records of regular parental contact
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the results of assessment provide a link to further curriculum development
STUDENT CARE AND SUPPORT
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Providing a safe environment for the student at all times, in and out of the classroom
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Efficiently carry out supervision responsibilities
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Support the moral, social and emotional development of each child in my care
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Ensuring calm and sensible behavior at all times through the application of fair and consistent discipline
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Demonstrating positive attitudes of tolerance, respect and integrity by example
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Celebrating multicultural and national identities in our community
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Seeing that equity is observed in our school and not allowing gender, social status, religious affiliation or race to intrude
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Gaining insight in students through communication and partnership with families and colleagues
PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
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Seeking and participating in opportunities for professional growth
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Supporting the emphasis on ongoing Professional Learning to further develop knowledge of pedagogy and teaching practice
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Complementing the above I am also responsible for willingly sharing ideas and good practice with others and constructive collaboration with colleagues in the curriculum development and review process:
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Perform additional duties required by the administration that are consistent with the purposes and responsibilities contained in this job description.
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Actively work and support the MSA Accreditation process.