High School Biology - AP Biology Teacher

Job Description
Job Title:
High School Biology - AP Biology Teacher
School / Location:
ISG Dammam
School / Department:
High/Senior
Subjects:
Biology - AP Biology
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary Code:
Teacher
Work Days / Hours:
‎191 days @ ‎7.5 hours per day
Eligible Applicants:
Dependent
Position Start Date:
‎15 August ‎2023
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Reports to:
Maggie Cashdollar, High School Assistant Principal
Requisition Number:
‎01-‎2324-‎045
Summary
We're looking for an enthusiastic High School Biology Teacher, who will be a
key member of the department and will be responsible for teaching AP Biology,
Anatomy, and Physiology to high school students.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
* Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
* Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum
* Deliver an active, hands-on, and student-centered program to promote learning in science courses especially physics/ AP physics for high school level students
* Maintain student's attendance records, grades, and other required records
* Supervise students' laboratory work
* Maintain a safe learning environment for students at all times
* Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class
* Observe, monitor, and record student progress
* Evaluate and grade students class work, laboratory work, and assignments
* Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class
* Collaborate with colleagues
* Embody, uphold, and promote the ISG Learning Principles :
* Students learn best with voice and choice.
* Learning is a reflective practice.
* Learning requires a safe, collaborative environment.
* Learning requires feedback for growth.
* Learning inspires passionate engagement.
* Learning from failure requires a growth mindset.
* Appropriate challenge engages and motivates learners
* Embody, uphold, and promote the ISG Assessment Beliefs :
* Purpose:
* The purpose of assessment is to improve learning
* Beliefs:
* The student is the first and most important user of assessment data
* Reflection is integral to deep learning
* Assessments should be aligned with adopted standards
* Feedback to students should be timely, targeted, accurate, actionable, ongoing, and embedded in the assessment process
* Assessments should produce accurate data capable of informing instruction and learning
* Assessments should give students opportunities to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways
* Creating and upholding structures that support teacher collaboration around assessment practices will enhance student learning
* Strive to help students demonstrate and embody the characteristics of the ISG Profile of Graduates :
* Leadership - inspire and motivate others
* Collaboration - purposeful and effective interaction with others
* Individuality - self-development, confidence, and motivation
* Open mindedness - embrace and respect diverse ideas to refine perspective(s), balance judgment, and inspire compassion
* Balance - well-roundedness, focus, and sustenance of a healthy mental and physical lifestyle through an efficient and proficient use of time
* Integrity - willingness, and desire to do the right thing
* Growth mindset - belief that talents may be learned and perfected through perseverance
* Critical thinking - apply multiple perspectives and deep reasoning to real world situations
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal
Qualifications and Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
* Prior experience as a high school Biology teacher is preferred
* Experience with Google Suite or Microsoft Office
* Experience delivering a program according to the precepts of the Common Core Standards, but within an international context
Skills**
* Sound knowledge of Biology for high school level
* Excellent command of English, both written and oral
* Highly-developed classroom management skill
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Maturity to handle a range of situations
* Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
Job Type: Full-time