Psychology Teacher

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Teaching and Learning Teaching IB Diploma Psychology classes for Grades 11 and/or 12 Possibility of teaching IB MYP Individuals and Societies (Humanities) classes from Grades 6 to 10 or other subjects, upon agreement with the successful applicant Teaching the Personal Development Programme to the class for which he/she is a tutor Using technology to enhance learning Assessment and Reporting Ensuring assessments support ongoing learning and providing timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments Keeping parents informed about the learning of their children, proactively communicating with parents.  Recording and reporting student progress following the procedures established by the school Curriculum development Ensuring curriculum plans are up-to-date Constructing learning activities that challenge students and demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of the students in their classes Contributing to the planning and delivery of interdisciplinary curriculum projects if required Social and emotional aspects of learning as a teacher and tutor Supporting the social and emotional well-being of the students in their classes Demonstrating effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning Informing, in a timely manner that allows for early intervention, tutors and the Secondary Pastoral Leadership Team about issues of concern related to student welfare, achievement and behaviour Supporting the collaborative culture at ICS Contributing positively to the collaborative culture of their teams by being an engaged participant in team and Secondary School meetings Supervising Personal Projects and Extended Essays as required Participating in student recognition processes including assemblies, academic and extracurricular awards ceremonies etc Contributing to the field trip programme Adhering to Secondary School deadlines Assisting, as requested, with cover of classes for absent colleagues Assisting, as requested, with the administration of exams Attending Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences as one means of providing feedback on students’ progress, attainment and learning targets Contributing to Extra Curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners

Bachelor’s degree. Current classroom teacher qualification to teach Individuals & Societies, Humanities or Social Studies at Secondary level. Experience of teaching Psychology within the upper Secondary school range. Minimum 4 years recent and relevant Secondary School classroom experience. Experience in an international school environment is advantageous. Knowledge and experience of the IB Diploma and Middle Years programmes. Excellent English communication skills. Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs. Strong classroom management skills. Competence in using technology for both learning and information management purposes. Strong organisational skills. A specialist, up-to-date knowledge of Individuals & Societies / Humanities / Social Studies pedagogy. Knowledge of the developmental needs of children of 12 - 18 years. Empathy and social skills. Documented record of excellence in teaching.   Soft Skills Adaptive Imaginative Ambitious Collaborative Student-centred Motivated Research focused Confident Communicator Resilient Empathetic  Mission-driven

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