IB Science Teacher

Ann Arbor Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks an IB Science Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position at Huron High School, in-person. The role emphasizes planning and implementing the IB Middle Years Programme with fidelity, aligning units to Michigan standards, and collaborating with IB staff and principals.

Ideal candidates have Michigan teaching certification and experience with IB inquiry units, plus a track record of closing achievement gaps and using data to drive instruction.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a Michigan Teaching Certificate and haveSecondary school teaching experience.
• Experience with IB unit planning and units of inquiry preferred.
• Demonstrated success closing achievement gaps and collaborating with teams.
• Proficiency with workshop teaching, Word Generation, Reading Apprenticeship, PBL, SIOP and data-informed instruction.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data (report cards, tests) to guide teaching.
• Daily use of Developmental Designs strategies in classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with IB coordinator and principals to implement MYP program with fidelity.
• Support School Improvement Plan and IB-related initiatives.
• Be conversant with IB standards and Learner Profile; plan and develop MYP units.
• Write MYP units of inquiry aligned to Michigan standards.
• Collaborate across grades to align vertical/horizontal curriculum.
• Use MYP assessment criteria with four objectives for each group.
• Develop formative assessments to monitor growth and guide instruction.
• Communicate with parents and community through websites, email, calls, and conferences.
• Attend regularly and contribute to IB program promotion.

Education

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Secondary school teaching experience

IB unit planner experience

Experience closing achievement gaps

Collaborative instructional team member

Instructional techniques proficiency (SIOP, PBL, workshop methods, data-driven instruction)

Data collection/analysis for instructional purposes

Developmental Designs techniques

Job description

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Secondary Teacher
Position Title: IB Science Teacher
FTE: 1.0
Position Location: Huron High School (In-Person)
Salary: AAEA Teacher's Salary Schedule
Reporting Relationship: Principal

Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate teaching positions will fully embrace and implement the innovative teaching and learning practices for which International Baccalaureate is known as described by the International Baccalaureate Programme Standards and Practices.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Posses a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Secondary school teaching experience required
• Experience with units of inquiry curriculum development using the International Baccalaureate unit planner strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success working with historically underachieving students and closing achievement gap(s)
• Be recognized as a collaborative instructional team member
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional techniques such as:
  • Workshop teaching methods
  • Word Generation
  • Reading Apprenticeship
  • Project based learning including Project Lead The Way
  • Text-based discussions
  • Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
  • Instructional uses of assessment data
  • Differentiated teaching methods in all content areas including response to intervention Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 options
  • Integration of content area instruction
• Have demonstrated skillfulness collecting and analyzing data for instructional purposes including report cards, NWEA, SRI, MEAP/Mi-STEP, etc.
• Have daily experience implementing Developmental Designs techniques

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with and support the IB coordinator and principals to plan and implement the MYP program with fidelity as outlined by the IB Programme Standards and Practices
• Implement the School Improvement Plan (including Mitchell Scarlett Teaching & Learning Collaborative initiatives at Scarlett)
• Be fully conversant in the IB Programme Standards and Practices, the Learner Profile and the MYP Principles to Practice documents found at http:ib.a2schools.org
• Model inquiry thinking and problem solving during all stages of IB program development
• Assume leadership responsibilities necessary for the development of the K-12 IB program
• Participate in flexible scheduling to collaborate in development of units of inquiry
• Write MYP units of inquiry for your grade/content area(s) to address the Michigan Academic Standards as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum
• Collaborate with grade/content areas colleagues in the revision of MYP units of inquiry for your grade/content area(s) to address the Michigan Academic Standards as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum
• Document unit development using the 2014 IB unit-planning process
• Develop and implement units with Global Contexts as a context for inquiry
• Develop and implement units with opportunities, through inquiry, to participate in service as action
• Collaborate with others to integrate Approaches to Learning into units of inquiry as a vertical and horizontal progression of skills to be taught and assessed
• Collaborate with others to plan, teach, implement and assess the Personal Project in 10th grade according to the guidelines in the MYP Projects Guide
• Use the MYP assessment criteria for all units with four objectives/criteria for each subject group
• Develop and use formative assessment tasks to monitor student growth and achievement, guide instructional decisions, and evaluate the outcomes of units of inquiry
• Communicate regularly with parents, business partners and community members outside normal classroom day by means of teacher developed website, email, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Promote IB programming in all facets of communication
• Participate in flexible scheduling to collaborate in development of units of inquiry
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form

REASONING ABILITY

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Interact with public and other staff as required.
Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.