K-12 SCIENCE COORDINATOR NEEDED IN ABU DHABI FOR AN IMMEDIATE START

This KG to Grade 12 Private English medium international school is looking for a range of teachers to join them for the next academic year.

The Campus based Subject/Content Coordinator provides instructional leadership for the Science programs. He/she also coaches, supervises, and evaluates teachers, under the supervision of the Campus Director/designee. The Coordinator will provide professional development for department teachers in association with Professional Development Guidelines. The Science Subject Coordinator will work with Head of American Curriculum, Head of Professional Development, Campus IB Coordinators, Head of School, Principal, and Campus Director on the following: selection, implementation and administration of instructional resources; identification and use of teaching strategies for the classroom; development and administration of standards based student assessments; identification and implementation of teacher and administrator professional development; assist in teacher selection for their content area; and, evaluation of content programs offered associated with the approved Curriculum. The Arabic and UAE/Islamic Subject Coordinators will work with Head of National Curriculum, Head of Professional Development, Campus IB Coordinators, Head of School, Principal, and Campus Director on the following: selection, implementation and administration of instructional resources; identification and use of teaching strategies for the classroom; development and administration of standards based student assessments; identification and implementation of teacher and administrator professional development; assist in teacher selection for their content area; and, evaluation of content programs offered associated with the approved Curriculum.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master\'s Degree or higher with undergraduate degree (Bachelors) major in associated content area;
• Master\'s Degree may be in one of the following areas: Associated Content Area; Curriculum Development; Instruction; Research;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching Science;
• Experience and Use of Standards Based teaching approaches;
• Knowledge and Experience in using Common Core, including NGSS, standards and/or UAE National Curriculum Standards;
• Experience in working with departments prior to and during external authorization and accreditation processes including but not limited to: MOE, ADEK, KHDA, AdvancED, IBO, ECIS;
• Computer literate and uses cloud-based Microsoft Office 365;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (IELTS score of 6.5 or higher);
• Experience and proven track record in providing change and improvement leadership to departments and faculty groups;
• Uses technology effectively to support e-Learning across the content area;
• Experience in producing and demonstrating appropriate content lesson delivery and coaching teachers in the content area;
• Experience in the use of standards-based assessment practices with students and adults;
• Experience in the use of data driven instruction practices to asses and inform instruction and evaluate content programs;
• Experience in planning, delivering, conducting and evaluating professional development programs;
• Experience in conducting limited research studies in the content area;
• Experience in Strategic Planning;
• Experience in coaching, supervising and evaluating teachers;
• Experience in working with non-school based heads of departments, administrators; and,
• Knowledge of IB programs at all levels.

JOB Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the approved Common CORE/US Curriculum and/or Ministry of Education Curriculum Content Standards are taught and assessed in Science with fidelity;
• Provide curriculum and instructional leadership in the selected content area including in system wide and building efforts to review and improve curriculum during the curriculum review process;
• Assures that approved grading policies are properly used and implemented;
• Works with National and American Curriculum Heads on the development and approval of Advanced Placement Courses with College Board;
• Coordinates with IB Coordinators on Content to be included in PYP and MYP Planners, appropriate professional development, and student assessments to be used in the programs;
• Coordinates subject specific data analysis team meetings leading to data driven decision making on teaching and learning, that result in improved academic attainment and growth;
• Assure alignment and consistency in the delivery of Science within and across grade levels in concert with the IB Planners and approved Instructional Programs;
• Serve as contributing evaluator for Science teachers;
• Prepare, deliver and/or arrange professional development for staff for the Science department in collaboration with the Heads of American and National Curriculum and Head of Professional Development;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, principals, and central staff;
• Monitor curriculum delivery and coordinate campus-based curriculum initiatives;
• Provides input for the campus on district approved curriculum materials and programs;
• Evaluate and provide professional development for department teachers;
• Assist in the selection of campus based subject teaching staff;
• Assist principal in scheduling student classes;
• Works with the Campus Director to compile instructional budget requests for instructional supplies and materials for the content areas;
• Works with district personnel on the coordination, administration and logistics of required annual and periodic assessments (MAP, MOE, TIMMS, PISA, PEARLS, SAT, IELTS, etc.,);
• Works collaboratively with other campus and non-campus based staff; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Campus Director.

Teachers should be able to demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge, be collaborative and collegial, value the use of data to drive instruction, be assessment literate, be skilled at differentiating and engaging students, be able to utilise effective instructional strategies and be technologically proficient. It is important to note that this is not a western expatriate schools and many students are local from the UAE.

Combining the US core standards curriculum with a delivery through the philosophy of IB without the scope and sequence, the school blends the best of both worlds of a traditional American approach of text books and regular testing and a more student centred perspective. The ultimate goal is to eventually attain IB world school status retaining the American element so students can graduate with a US diploma and if they meet with the criteria and IB diploma too. Advanced Placement course are also available.

The School Offers:

• Monthly tax free salary from AED15100 with annual increments for every two years of experience.
• Allowances for utility bills and excess baggage
• International medical insurance is provided (for family)
• Annual airfares (for employee only)
• End of service gratuity
• Local bus transportation
• Two free places for dependent children
• Accommodation is provided as part of the employment package; it is furnished and single occupancy

If you believe that this opportunity matches the ideals of your overseas teaching aspirations then please do not hesitate to contact your local Edvectus advisor today. We look forward to hearing from you.

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