Job Title: Middle-School Social Studies, aka ‘Individuals and Societies’
Job Class: Full Time Exempt
Reports to: Division Head
The Head of School is seeking faculty and staff members who, in addition to their specific responsibilities, demonstrate the following:
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Enjoy working in an international, diverse school environment;
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Share in our values of bilingualism, educational excellence, diversity, International mindedness , and the cultivation of character;
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Support the mission of EBI;
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Bring a positive attitude and a sense of professionalism to the School community..
The Teacher will guide students through the different learning processes involved with various subjects and/or skills, thus contributing to the students’ development as mature, capable and responsible world citizens. The teacher must be able to develop and maintain a classroom environment that ensures effective learning and incorporates pedagogical innovations and research. He/she must employ the appropriate teaching methodology in order to meet established program objectives and be capable of understanding and meeting the needs of students.
Specific responsibilities include:
Planning & Preparation for Learning
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Know the subject matter well.
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Incorporate International Baccalaureate pedagogy.
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Have a good grasp of how students learn.
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Backwards plan with big ideas, essential questions, knowledge, and skill goals.
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Plan on-the-spot and unit assessments to measure student learning.
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Design lessons that target multiple learning needs, styles, and interests.
Classroom Management
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Foster positive interactions and teach useful social skills.
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Have a repertoire of discipline “moves” that can defuse most behavior problems before learning is impacted.
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Capture and maintain most students’ attention.
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Maximize academic learning time through coherence, lesson momentum, and smooth transitions.
Delivery of Instruction
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Activate students’ prior knowledge and hook their interest in each unit and lesson.
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Use clear explanations, appropriate language, and examples to present material.
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Orchestrate effective strategies, materials, and classroom groupings to foster student learning.
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Have students think about, discuss, and use the ideas and skills being taught.
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Differentiate instruction to accommodate most students’ learning needs.
Monitoring, Assessment, and Follow-Up
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Provide clear criteria for proficiency, including rubrics and examples of work.
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Frequently check for understanding and give students helpful information if they seem confused.
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Have student set goals, self- assess, and know where they stand academically.
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Take responsibility for students who are not succeeding and get them extra help.
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Reflect on the effectiveness of teaching/learning and how to improve it.
Professional Responsibilities
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Complete paperwork, duties, and assignments accurately and punctually.
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Demonstrate professional demeanor and maintain appropriate boundaries.
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Be ethical and above-board, use good judgment, and maintain confidentiality with student records.
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Collaborate with colleagues to plan, share teaching ideas, and look at student work.
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Seeks out effective teaching ideas from colleagues, workshops, and other sources.
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Willing to participate beyond the academic program.
Required:
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BA in social studies, history, or related field
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Bilingual English / Spanish, the courses are taught in Spanish.
Preferable:
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Experience teaching in other international or bilingual schools
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Have PYP, MYP, or IB Diploma training
EBI uses a salary scale that is based on education and years of experience and ranges from $59,637 to $103,840
Application Process
To be considered for the position, please complete an application, and send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references, including supervisors, to Dr. Patrick Miller-Peña, Middle School Division Head at pmiller@ebinternacional.org. Please generate all documents as one MS Word doc or a converted PDF file. Incomplete files, or files or candidates that do not meet the desired qualifications, will not be considered.
EBI is an equal opportunity employer.