Job Purpose
The IB/ DP Psychology teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching the High school students according to the International Baccalaureate curriculum, being the learner, motivator and communicator who provides a professional expertise, and high-quality teaching and learning.
The IB/ DP Psychology teacher provides, leads, and facilitates diverse and effective learning experiences using a range of methods in a supportive and positive climate across the school. Delivering a coherent, balanced, integrated, inquiry-based program and preparing students for international programs in a stimulating, challenging and well-organized learning environment, collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.
Roles & responsibilities:
- Planning, initiating, supporting, and guiding the units which involve knowledge and understanding of the IB resources.
- Creating appropriate learning experience (field work, learning engagements)
- Creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
- Motivating students to perform at their best through differentiated instructions and using varieties of styles.
- Contributing to the enrichment of learning engagements.
- Monitoring students’ performance to enhance their understanding and master skills.
- Monitoring students’ progress through effective assessment.
- Communicating regularly and constructively with students
- Using teaching methods engaging students, stimulating intellectual curiosity including the use of effective questioning, presentation, and resources.
- Setting high expectations for student’s behavior, establishing, and maintaining a good standard of behavior management through well focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
- Collaborating with other teachers to contribute students’ success.
- Teaching related classes, per the full-time teaching load specified by the MOE instructions.
- Having the ability and willingness for online and/or in a hybrid context teaching and learning, as necessary
- Working independently and collaboratively to design and refine curriculum.
- Designing, preparing, and delivering a high-quality curriculum for grades within the IB framework to suit the individual needs of all students.
- Nurturing meaningful relationships with students and providing the individual attention they need
- Maintaining records of students' work and progress through Learning
- Working as a member of a team, positively contributing to effective working relations within the school
- Communicating, where necessary with parents and external bodies, following school policies
- Attending school events, workshops, student-Led conferences
- Attending IB authorized training and staying current with all relevant changes to the IB guide
- Taking on the responsibilities of a Year Coordinator or a Homeroom teacher upon request (if applicable)
- Attending departments regular meetings
- Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal.
Job requirements:
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree in psychology.
- IB experience and training is a plus (specifying the total years of experience requested and the training courses needed)
- Computer skills at a level that permits creative use of technology in the classroom.
- Good communication & Presentation skills and ability to speak in public in confidence.
- Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, integrity, strength of character and perseverance.
- Committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
- Able to prepare reports, worksheets and deliver oral presentations.
- Excellent planning, coordinating, organizing, and analyzing abilities are essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with teachers at all levels in a multicultural environment.
- Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.
- Demonstrates ongoing learning by continuously partaking in professional development opportunities.
- Good team spirit
- Ability to work under pressure & resilience.