6th Grade English Language Arts Ib - Tempe, United States - Tempe School District No.3

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TITLE: 6th grade English Language Arts IB - McKemy Academy of International Studies


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plan and direct middle school students through project-based learning units which are aligned with International Baccalaureate practice.


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor Degree
  • Arizona Elementary or Secondary Certification
  • Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement
  • International Baccalaureate MYP teaching experience (preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Establish a positive classroom environment and foster positive student conduct in accordance with the philosophy, values and disciplinary approach of the school
  • Match learning to the differing educational needs and learning styles of individuals in the classes assigned.
  • Develop and implement an engaging 6th grade Introduction to MYP Design curriculum, explicitly integrating the design cycle process, MYP Learner Profiles, and collaboration into units
  • Design and deliver a comprehensive MYP Design curriculum for 7th and 8th grade students, providing opportunities for students to work with realworld clients or solving realworld problems through projectbased learning, incorporating client feedback into the IB design cycle process and emphasizing the importance of empathy, cultural awareness, and ethics
  • Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students.
  • Enable students to develop strategies for creative and critical thinking to solve design problems.
  • Develop student skills of inquiry and problem solving.
  • Prepare and Deliver IB Design units utilizing the IB Design Cycle.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver interdisciplinary units.
  • Foster students approaches to learning (ATL) skills that lead to success and enjoyment in the MYP projects.
  • Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning.
  • Communicate with parents and the school counselor on pupil progress.
  • Maintain professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district or school IB requirements and/or selfselected professional growth activities and collaborate with colleagues as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress for the purposes of teaching, learning, and reporting
  • Participate in school and district meetings, committees and workshops as appropriate
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT:
Instructional Excellence


SALARY:
Certified


WORK YEAR:
Teacher Calendar


REPORTS TO:
Principal, Fine Arts Coordinator


EVALUATION:
Teacher Evaluation


SUPERVISES:
Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)

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