SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES
Domain 1 - Planning and
Preparation
The teacher is expected
to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject area
content.
- Demonstrate effective use of available materials
and resources, including digital literacy where applicable.
- Demonstrate implementation of varied instructional
models and assessment methods to optimise learning.
- Incorporate host country and multicultural
resources
- Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental phases
of learning.
- Develop plans to meet the varied needs of a diverse
student population.
- Plan collaboratively for student
learning.
- Be empathetic, patient, interested and genuinely
concerned and caring for students.
Domain 2 - Teaching, Learning
and Assessing
The teacher is expected
to:
- Build on students’ previous knowledge, skills and
experience.
- Use a range and balance of teaching strategies,
including inquiry and real-life investigations.
- Understand and use technology appropriately to
support learning.
- Develop strategies that will actively promote the
IB learner profile.
- Tailor teaching strategies to address the needs of
all students, taking into account different stages of development and
learning styles.
- Address the needs of students who are not yet
proficient in the language of instruction.
- Encourage students to take action, which promotes
care and concern for the welfare of others and the
environment.
- Encourage students to be active participants in
their own learning.
- Engage students to be creative, critical
thinkers.
- Provide students with regular opportunities for
reflection as a part of the learning and assessment process.
- Use a range of assessment strategies to inform
teaching and learning.
- Provide students with regular and prompt feedback
to support and improve their learning.
Domain 3 – Learning
Environment
The teacher is expected
to:
- Create a safe and stimulating learning environment
based on understanding and respect.
- Manage procedures and routines so that students are
engaged and learning time is maximised
- Manage student behaviour in ways that enhance the
overall learning environment and respect student
dignity.
- Apply the OIS behaviour management approach,
which encourages responsible behaviour
Domain 4 – Professional
Responsibilities
The teacher is expected
to:
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional
development.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching and
learning.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of
the school.
- Collaborate in team planning sessions.
- Provide clear communication with stakeholder groups
as and when required.
- Maintain constructive and professional
relationships with parents.
- Maintain constructive and professional
relationships with all staff.
- Show respect, sensitivity and compassion towards
others.
- Model the attributes of the IB learner
profile.
General
The teacher is expected
to:
- Support community-related activities in the
promotion of the life of the school.
- Provide support for other activities as deemed
appropriate by the Head of School within the scope of responsibilities as
a teacher.
- Any other duties that may, from time to time,
reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the
post.
Review
This Job Description will be
reviewed as part of the School’s Appraisal Process. It may also be reviewed by
mutual agreement outside such a cycle at the request of either the Head of
School or the post holder.
Framework
To support the post holder in the
fulfilment of the terms of this Job Description and within the limitations of
available resources:
- OIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
well-being of students, faculty, staff members, and visitors to its
campuses, and it expects all members of the OIS community to share this
commitment.
- A full and appropriate induction
programme
- Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
linked to the strategic plan and agreed goals
- Personal and professional support as
appropriate.
- Equality of opportunity in career progression.
