JOB GOALS
- Actively engage the students in inspiring inquiry based, conceptual and constructivist learning, contextualized through
- experiential learning and real life applications. Using innovative and balanced approaches to teaching and learning
- and foster a positive environment for student’s individual growth. Actively support the school’s mission of being the
- leading American International school in the region by embracing the school’s vision and values through embodying
- the 7 domains of the Universal definition of learning (see UAS Teacher Profile)
INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
● Demonstrates extensive knowledge of content, AERO standards and IB Programme(s), and a wide range of
instructional pedagogies
● Applies knowledge of varied approaches to learning in instruction, lesson planning, questioning, and assessment
● Utilizes technology effectively, where appropriate, both in classroom, instruction, and for student assignments to
advance the educational process and engage students
● Ensures that all learning objectives are clear and communicated effectively to students
● Demonstrates classroom management and ensures that standards of conduct are clear to all students and appear to
have been developed with student participation i.e. – a classroom Essential Agreement
● Creates a classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, engaging, student-centered, and inquiry-based
● Documents each student’s progress consistently throughout the course of the year, and efficiently collects evidence of
learning and progress
● Provides high quality and regular feedback – both formative and summative – that is an accurate reflection of the
student
● Ensures that students have regular opportunities for reflection and self – assessment
● Utilizes a variety of internal and external assessments tools to inform instruction
PLANNING & CURRICULUM
● Demonstrates in planning and preparation coherent instructional design
● Ensures that the classroom contains all items on the learning environment checklist
● Designs learning activities that are differentiated in approach
● Constantly reflects on curriculum resources that meet the AERO priority standards
● Uses student data effectively in planning for teaching and learning
● Works collaboratively to complete a unit planner for every unit of inquiry (UOI)/interdisciplinary unit (IDU)
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● Keeps up-to-date with developments in subject area/s, new research and resources, methods and curriculum objectives
COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
● Provides regular information to parents through the school’s digital communication platforms, as appropriate, about the
instructional program, student progress, both academic and developmental
● Meets with parents/guardians regularly (min. 3 times per AY) to discuss the student progress and provide feedback on
improvement plans
● Communicates regularly with appropriate school personnel about the student’s academic, social, and emotional
development, including division leadership and Student Support Services
● Advises and collaborates with the SLT and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses, teaching and
learning methodologies, assessment and pastoral care arrangements
PROFESSIONALISM & COLLEGIALITY
● Demonstrates genuine tolerance and respect for individual students and colleagues
● Works collaboratively
● Acts as an active and positive contributor to grade level/department teams and to the entire UAS community
● Abides by policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook and as otherwise provided by the school
● Lives up to the UAS Teacher Profile standards
● Participates in school events, making a substantive and healthy contribution in some aspect of school life outside of the
classroom (i.e. after school activities, coaching, lunch clubs)
● Actively seeks out peer learning opportunities and uses professional development to enhance classroom instruction
● Utilizes the resources and expertise of the local and global community to provide experiential and real-life learning
opportunities for students
● Attends and participates actively, productively, and enthusiastically in grade level team or departmental decision-making
● Demonstrates a willingness to be a team player, and to participate readily in any other duties, as assigned.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2021-05-24 |
| Job Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Teaching and Academics |
| Company Industry: | Accounting |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Entry Level |
