IBDP Biology and HS Science at American International School of Johannesburg

Qualifications:

The IBDP Biology and Science teacher should have: 

• Secondary license or certification for teaching Science with a preference for a master’s degree   
• Successful experience teaching IB Biology
• Recent training and/or experience in IBDP Biology and knowledge of NGSS standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and others
• Positive attitude and proven belief that all students can learn
• Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners
• Ability to establish and participate in collaborative structures 
• Proven ability to develop successful academic programs
• Proven ability to moderate assignments at all levels to ensure collective understanding of achievement
• Proven ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices
• Ability to engage students in language learning activities using a variety of media
• Successful experiences with advisory (homeroom/Well-/Being) programming
• Successful experiences with inspiring or leading innovative practices

Performance Responsibilities:

Teachers at AISJ are expected to:

• Communicate and liaise regularly with team members with regards to planning & assessment.
• Standardize assignments regularly
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents
• Constructively contribute to staff meetings
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well-informed about student progress
• Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues to promote social and emotional awareness
• Take an active role in the advisory of class groups
• Assist, as required, in the development of social and emotional curricular materials
• Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures)
• Participate in and assist with, school events as required