Required Elementary Teacher (Sabbatical leave position for one year) - 2020-2021 School Year.
POSITION OBJECTIVE(S): The grade level teacher is responsible for creating a flexible elementary classroom that promotes learning and personal growth.
He/she establishes an effective rapport with students and develops positive relationships with parents and other staff members.
The grade level teacher motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge as well as to develop understandings.
He/she incorporates AIS’ curriculum into the daily schedule and works collaboratively with peers to develop an effective grade level team.
The grade level teacher will also collaborate with the learning support teachers, co-teach with EAL teachers and other specialists’ members to plan integrated units and activities, discuss student learning, analyze and moderate student work and to promote the educational needs of students.
The grade level teacher will have a strong understanding of best practices, particularly in literacy and numeracy instruction and be familiar with using a workshop approach within a classroom context. Familiarity with the school philosophy and mission statement is essential.
Requirements:
Education and Experience. Elementary teaching degree plus 2 years of relevant experience preferred (or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired). International Experience is preferred.
Certifications and Licenses. Valid university certification.
Language Skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common educational and technical journals, periodicals and procedures, and special education regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents or members of the community. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, parents, colleagues, board members and members of the community.
Mathematical/Reasoning Skills. Ability to interpret and use test results by applying math concepts such as standard error of measurement, bands of confidence, standard scores, and percentiles. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs required. Other competency in using smart boards, iPads, MacBooks, SeeSaw and the G-Suite for Education.
Knowledge and experience of a variety of adaptive equipment and software.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to effectively, efficiently and regularly communicate and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals, including students, colleagues, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside professionals. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.