Math & Physics Teacher (combined)

The Math Teacher will plan, teach, differentiate instruction, motivate, inspire and assess students in mathematics. The candidate will promote a high-quality, personalized education program that reflects the IB Program for Mathematics that is grade-appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Plan Units of Inquiry and lessons by following the IB curriculum framework collaboratively with the IB Coordinator and Speciality Subject teachers
• Utilize technology to effectively add dimension and quality to the learning.
• Write and implement learning objectives that are challenging and measurable;
• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment for students through positive framing, kind communication with students and adults, and predictable, consistent routines;
• Use classroom and behavioral management strategies that are positive, structured, consistent, respectful, and responsive to student needs, to build a safe, orderly, inclusive, and positive classroom community;
• Utilize an effective approach to time management, classroom organization and appearance, planning, teaching, and monitoring learning;
• Collaborate with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic needs and/or problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of inquiry and give students choices to show their understanding;
• Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities;
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognize and reward achievement of self-reliance;
• Administer various assessments and use a wide array of data to make instructional choices and create specific action plans to increase student achievement, including dynamic student grouping for small group instruction;
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including English language learners.
• Develop incentives to keep participants engaged in the class.
• Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary learning and the development of transdisciplinary skills.
• Facilitate learning while effectively integrating mathematical principles to solve grader-appropriate problems, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, word problems, equations, statistics, and binomials.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by the School Leadership and Management
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
• Develop professional relationships with other faculty members, agencies, and programs.
• Work with the School Leadership to ensure initiatives and deadlines are met.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of the school programs.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions to improve professional competence.