Secondary Art Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Support, uphold, and articulate the mission and vision of Al Shomoukh International School.
• Support and adhere to the code of conduct, policies, and procedures of Al Shomoukh International School. 
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Contribute to educating students according to their educational needs and attainment potential.
• Apply and follow up on approved disciplinary interventions. 
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Organize the classroom displays and learning resources.
• Plan and implement lessons following the prescribed curriculum.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies (Based on the teacher’s assigned subjects).
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Incorporate varied and differentiated teaching. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Assess, evaluate, and assign appropriate work for students.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Invigilate examinations and adhere to examination rules.
• Prepare cover work for other staff in case of absence. 
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including parents, students, colleagues, and Heads of the Department. 
• Participate in school assemblies, staff groups, or other meetings.
• Contribute to Individual Education Plan conferences and reviews of officially identified students.
• Ensure a contact book is updated daily in appropriate cases. 
• Collaborate with parents, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, and others supporting the students.
• Participate in continuing professional development and assessment of needs. 
• Enhance high standards of professional practice through peer review and observation.
• Provide extra-curricular activity once per week after school. Provide opportunities for education outside the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, class attendance, and student progress.
• Engage in personal and professional development to ensure a thorough knowledge of all aspects relating to the field of education.
• Uphold professional integrity at all times, discretion, confidentiality, loyalty, and trust while performing all duties.
• Display a high level of professional competence in all areas of responsibility.
• Attend school-sponsored activities. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parental involvement.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Coordinate with the Head of Supervision & Activities to plan students’ trips.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Establish expectations for students, staff, and parents. 
• Aim toward achieving and maintaining an excellent rating from the Ministry of Education and other relevant authorities while making positive use of data available from the management information system.
• Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and families.
• Communicate with parents via the parent portal regularly, and you must respond to parents’ messages within 24 hours or less.
• Required to attend duties assigned by the Head of Supervision and Activities.