Job Description:
Responsibilities
• To support the ideals and policies of the school and to implement the school's philosophy and objectives.
• To assume responsibility for the education of the students in his/her class(es).
• To develop the content of courses in relation to the school's philosophy, objectives and appropriate PYP recognized programs.
• To assist in ensuring the safety of all children in the school and intervene if conflict should arise between any students.
• To teach the classes assigned by the Primary School Principal.
• To undertake other duties assigned by the Primary School Principal.
• To be informed about the aims and curriculum of the area in which he/she teaches.
• In light of these aims and curricula, to select the lesson content and activities which are appropriate to the needs of each student in his/her class(es), in relation to the school’s philosophy and objectives. The expectations for the delivery of these are spelled out
in the appraisal documents.
• To be aware that the appraisal documents encompass what is expected of teachers in relation to their teaching practices.
• To maintain records of work covered by his/her class(es).
• To correct regularly and promptly all assignments completed by students.
• To keep accurate, complete records of the progress of each student.
• To inform parents of students' progress by way of report cards and, where necessary, letters or individual meetings.
• To be available for all parent?teacher conferences.
• To attend all relevant meetings, including planning meetings.
• To submit to the Primary School Principal copies of all letters sent to parents.
• To keep him/herself informed, by way of personal files, of all factors
relevant to each student.
• To be familiar with new developments and methods in the teaching of his/her field.
• To ensure appropriate behaviour of students in class and around the school.
• To keep the administration and Grade Level Coordinators informed about student absence, lateness or discipline problems.
• To care for the classroom(s) in which he/she teaches. To ensure that the room(s) is/are attractively decorated and conducive to learning
