Physics Teacher

Client of Teach Away Inc

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEACHING

• Creating an environment of respect and rapport, engaging students actively in their own learning.
• Communicating clearly and positively, showing flexibility and responsiveness
• Addressing the needs of students with different levels and types of ability
• Using prescribed curriculum framework and addressing curricular standards
• Using a range and balance of teaching strategies
• Utilizing developmentally appropriate instructional strategies
• Using a variety of resources for pursuing open-ended inquiry
• Building on what students know and their cultural heritage
• Maintaining constant awareness of the needs of second language learners
• Providing prompt, regular and appropriate feedback to students/parents by maintaining appropriate records for each student
• Using technology to optimize learning

PLANNING

• Planning collaboratively, based on agreed curriculum framework, standards, and instructional goals.
• Creating learning units with the end of mind (backward design)
• Involving students in planning their own learning and assessment
• Building upon student prior knowledge and experience and accommodating a range of ability levels
• Planning the use of varied and appropriate resources
• Maintaining accurate records including lesson plans and marks

ASSESSING

• Viewing planning, teaching and assessing as interconnected processes
• Using a range and balance of assessment strategies and documentation
• Assessing the levels of student s current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning
• Enabling students to see assessment as a means of describing their learning and involving students and colleagues in the assessment process
• Involving students in shared reflection during and at the end of each unit
• Making sure students fully understand how their grades are determined
• Writing reports and maintaining records of regular parental contact
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that the results of assessment provide a link to further curriculum development

STUDENT CARE AND SUPPORT

• Providing a safe environment for the student at all times, in and out of the classroom
• Efficiently carry out supervision responsibilities
• Support the moral, social and emotional development of each child in my care
• Ensuring calm and sensible behavior at all times through the application of fair and consistent discipline
• Demonstrating positive attitudes of tolerance, respect and integrity by example
• Celebrating multicultural and national identities in our community
• Seeing that equity is observed in our school and not allowing gender, social status, religious affiliation or race to intrude
• Gaining insight in students through communication and partnership with families and colleagues

PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Seeking and participating in opportunities for professional growth
• Supporting the emphasis on ongoing Professional Learning to further develop knowledge of pedagogy and teaching practice
• Complementing the above I am also responsible for willingly sharing ideas and good practice with others and constructive collaboration with colleagues in the curriculum development and review process:
• Perform additional duties required by the administration that are consistent with the purposes and responsibilities contained in this job description.
• Actively work and support the MSA Accreditation process.