Good Shepherd International School Looking for MATHEMATICS at Udagamandalam, Tamil Nadu Full Time

I. Plan, Develop and Implement:

• Plan and prepare for students learning appropriately using knowledge and understanding of the GSIS Context

• Prepare leasson plan in advance for any class in a structured format which should include the learning objectives, content specification, inquiry/focus questions, teaching methodology, learning resources, learning engagement, assessement and assignment

• Develop well-designed and learner-centered learning engagements

• Have an understanding of students’ needs and abilities to design appropriate learning experiences

• Implement inquiry-based teaching and learning to convey knowledge, conceptual understandings and required skills to the students and respond to student inquiries and provide meaningful advice

• Shortlist and design the coursebooks required for the students

• Design and implement interdisciplinary lesson plan, also create charts on how long the unit will conduct interdisciplinary plan

• Use the design cycle to develop intellectual and practical approaches to problem-solving

II. Teaching Approach:

• To ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating learning experience.

• To motivate and stimulate the children’s learning abilities, encouraging learning through hands-on activities

• To creatively devise and produce visual aids and teaching resources

• To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating classroom which is conducive to children’s learning

• Integrating classroom learning to real world situations and current research – making clear the why and what of learning

• Work collaboratively with members of the department and positively contribute to departmental tasks, such as policies, common assessments, instructional practices, grading practice etc.

• Embrace the department focus on student centered learning and critical thinking

• Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets

• Encourage and foster intellectual curiosity

• Take into account the differing ability levels of students and differentiate work accordingly

• Set appropriate tasks and challenges according to the published timetable, and ensure that work is regularly evaluated, with constructive feedback

• Contribute to the enrichment activities that are an essential part of learning in an international boarding school

• To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice and to promote the ethos of the school.

• To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children through relevant policies and procedures

• Willingness to stay well-informed in the subject/curriculum

• Participate in annual evaluation and professional growth, taking full advantage of professional development opportunities

• Maintain high ethical standards and display integrity at all times

• A variety of teaching strategies supporting the development of ATL skills are to be included for facilitating a holistic view of the area of Mathematics (ATL skills include – Communication, Thinking, Social, Self-management, Research)

III. Assessement and Feedback:

• Plan and implement effective assessment for/of learning which enhances outcomes for students

• Analyse the results of the previous year and plan the teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed

• Assess students and provide both formative and summative evaluations. Design programme tests and assessment tasks as required. Assess the e-portfolio at the end of each unit based on the design assessment criteria and strands.

• Formative assessments are to be planned in accordance with the nature of the subject and implemented in a systematic manner to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need focus

• Corrections of assessments and homework given in the Managebac

• Closely monitor the student projects and guide them until completion

• Provide oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with other school teachers to plan technology-based projects and cross-curricular units to enrich the student learning

• Update the current status of the unit completion to the parallel teachers, head of the department and the section coordinator

• Receive and implement the feedback received from the section coordinator and the head of the department

• Ability to evaluate and review their own teaching methods, materials and unit plans, and make changes as appropriate

• Teachers performance shall be measure based on the evidence of student’s knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills developed during the teaching and learning process

IV. Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy

• Maintain appropriate records to demonstrate progress made by students

• To assess, record and report on the attendance

V. Meeting:

• Participate in department meetings and provide constructive inputs for improvement

• Participating in staff, group or other meetings related to the school curriculum for the better organization and administration of the school

• Principal

• Coordinator

• Head of Department

• Student Lead

• Studends

• Other teachers

Qualification:

PG in Mathematics (preferable) with suitable teaching qualification/ any other professional degree with Mathematics as one of the major subjects

Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years experience in teaching Mathematics

Grades the position would be handling:

Grades: VI-X

• Sound knowledge in using a Graphic Display Calculator

• Knowledge of Coursework and Extended Essay

Functional Competencies:

1. Innovation teaching techniques

2. Pedagogical skills

3. Critical thinking skills

4. Assessment and Coaching skills

5. Organizaiton, Planning and time management skills

6. IT skills

7. Sound knowledge of suitable instructional practices – differentiated instructions

8. Sound knowledge in using a Graphic Display Calculator

9. Knowledge of Coursework and Extended Essay

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Communication and Interpersonal skills

2. Leadership, collaboration and team management skills

3. Caring and Inclusiveness

4. Flexibility and Adaptibility

5. Conflict resolutions skills

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