Secondary English (Grade 6 to 10 focus) – American International School Dhaka

October 23, 2024

Job Description

Employer:
American International School Dhaka


Location:
Job Location
Bangladesh

Title: Secondary English (Grade 6 to 10 focus)
Job Objective: To educate students following the school’s mission and vision and curriculum.
Qualifications:
Education: U.S. Teaching Certification or Equivalent
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
International experience is preferred.
Experience: At least three years of experience preferably in International settings.
IB MYP/DP experience preferred.
Knowledge & Skills: Innovative Mindset, Collaborative, Flexible, Exhibits the Characteristics of the IB Learner Profile

Employment Arrangements:
Teacher Salary Schedule
Supervised by:
Secondary School Principal

Major Areas of Responsibility:
Curriculum and Instruction:
Support inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, conceptual curriculum design and implementation.
Plan appropriate learning outcomes and social-emotional support for diverse learners across content areas and grade levels.
Co-teach, co-plan, and co-assess with mainstream teachers to ensure appropriate support and challenge.
Relationships and Communication:
Promote approaches at school level that value linguistic, religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity
Establish trust and rapport with a diverse group of students, parents, and educators.
Communicate directly and collaboratively with families and mainstream teachers about student goals and progress.
Partner effectively with the ES Student Support Team and administration.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of student progress/needs and classroom/department resources.
Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communication about student progress.
Interact cooperatively with other staff members in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals.
Have open and honest communication with teaching assistants to support their understanding of planning and pedagogy.
Encourage parents and pupils to value, maintain and develop their home languages
Work as a member of the ES student support team, and collaborate with the Middle School and High School EAL teachers.
Assessment:
Regularly assess student learning to provide positive, timely, descriptive feedback in support of growth and achievement.
Collect and analyze data; participate in data driven conversations and decision making.
Continuously monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs.
Produce/update files of information, assessments, targets and reports of students’ progress, and disseminate such information, as required, to classroom teachers and the Principal.
Assess the linguistic needs and language stage of students for whom English is an additional language, using the WIDA and other data sources, and plan accordingly.
Environment
Monitor for students who are struggling with emotional problems, developmental delay, or struggles at home, and help them find the resources they need (or refer for support).
Provide an environment that is conducive to and maximizes student learning potential.
Foster a stimulating learning environment with high expectations based on understanding and respect.
Effectively manage students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational/linguistic backgrounds.
Utilize the environment as a ‘third teacher’.
Professional Responsibilities:
Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development.
Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, or community service projects, etc.)
Abide by all school policies and procedures.
Act as a positive role model for students.
Undertake any other duties within the department as directed by the principal.

American International School Dhaka

Job Location
Bangladesh

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