IB Science Teacher

IB Science Teacher

Position Location:

Huron High School (In-Person)

Salary: AAEA Teacher's Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship:
Principal

Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate teaching positions will fully embrace and implement the innovative teaching and learning practices for which International Baccalaureate is known as described by the International Baccalaureate Programme Standards and Practices. All internal and external candidates must apply using the Applitrack system. All current teachers and other internal candidates must apply using the Applitrack system and complete the online application (9 steps) and upload a cover letter of interest.

Other documents that support their qualifications and interest in the IB teaching positions are welcomed but not required. External candidates must submit a full application with all requested materials and documents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

Education and Experience:

Posses a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate Secondary school teaching experience required Experience with units of inquiry curriculum development using the International Baccalaureate unit planner strongly preferred Demonstrated success working with historically underachieving students and closing achievement gap(s) Be recognized as a collaborative instructional team member Demonstrated proficiency with instructional techniques such as:
Workshop teaching methods Word Generation Reading Apprenticeship Project based learning including Project Lead The Way Text-based discussions Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Instructional uses of assessment data Differentiated teaching methods in all content areas including response to intervention Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 options Integration of content area instruction Have demonstrated skillfulness collecting and analyzing data for instructional purposes including report cards, NWEA, SRI, MEAP/Mi-STEP, etc.

Have daily experience implementing Developmental Designs techniques

Work with and support the IB coordinator and principals to plan and implement the MYP program with fidelity as outlined by the IB Programme Standards and Practices Implement the School Improvement Plan (including Mitchell Scarlett Teaching & Learning Collaborative initiatives at Scarlett) Be fully conversant in the IB Programme Standards and Practices, the Learner Profile and the MYP Principles to Practice documents found at http:ib.a2schools.org

Model inquiry thinking and problem solving during all stages of IB program development Assume leadership responsibilities necessary for the development of the K-12 IB program Participate in flexible scheduling to collaborate in development of units of inquiry Write MYP units of inquiry for your grade/content area(s) to address the Michigan Academic Standards as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum Collaborate with grade/content areas colleagues in the revision of MYP units of inquiry for your grade/content area(s) to address the Michigan Academic Standards as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum Document unit development using the 2014 IB unit-planning process Develop and implement units with Global Contexts as a context for inquiry Develop and implement units with opportunities, through inquiry, to participate in service as action Collaborate with others to integrate Approaches to Learning into units of inquiry as a vertical and horizontal progression of skills to be taught and assessed Collaborate with others to plan, teach, implement and assess the Personal Project in 10th grade according to the guidelines in the MYP Projects Guide Use the MYP assessment criteria for…