Teacher 6-8 Art IB MYP McKemy Academy Middle School 26-27 SY

TITLE: Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor Degree
2. Arizona Elementary or Secondary Certification
3. Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement
4. 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 real-world clients or solving real-world problems through project-based 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 in-service education activities provided by the district or school IB requirements and/or self-selected 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
• Apply knowledge of state and district policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

DEPARTMENT: Instructional Excellence

SALARY: Certified

WORK YEAR: Teacher Calendar

REPORTS TO: Principal Fine Arts Coordinator

EVALUATION: Teacher Evaluation

SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)

Required Experience:

IC