Grade 4 Teacher (18/19 SY)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Grade 4 Teacher (IPS Center for Inquiry International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Magnet Teacher)

PRIMARY Work collaboratively with other teachers to plan and implement an

FUNCTION: inquiry-based model International Baccalaureate curriculum and build community within the classroom and school program.

QUALIFICATIONS: Briefly explain in your letter of application why you believe you meet or exceed the qualifications as outlined below.

Certification: A valid State of Indiana Elementary Teacher's License is required.

Licensing that includes grades K-6 is preferred.

Education and Training:

Required -

• Candidates that already have a certificate from IB attesting to training in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and/or have teaching experience within an IB candidate or fully-authorized school will receive priority over candidates without IB training/experience.
• A personal instructional philosophy that is compatible with that of the Center for Inquiry Option program is required.
• Training and experience in the following are required:
• inquiry-based, process-centered curriculum
• the use of literature based instruction and the writing process.
• differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, student learning styles, collegial teaching/team building
• computer-integrated technology in the teaching/learning process
• development of IB unit planners in the PYP program including performance based assessments
• Responsive Classroom training

Preferred -

• A minimum of three (3) years' successful teaching experience preferred.
• A Master's degree preferred.

Demonstrated Skills:

• Ability to address multi-cultural, racial, gender, and economic diversity and support an international focus within the curriculum.
• Ability to use an interdisciplinary curriculum to provide appropriate and motivating educational experiences.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of people, as well as other CFI IB Magnet Program teachers to coordinate curriculum development, instruction and student support services.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in the development and writing of the curriculum.
• Ability to evaluate students using alternative forms of assessment.
• Ability to work in an inclusive environment.
• Experience with or willingness to engage in co-teaching.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain a model classroom environment supportive of student inquiry and aligned with the Primary Years Program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
• Establish an educational environment with an international focus that provides opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and positive self-images.
• Work with each of the other teachers in the CFI Magnet Program to plan themes and projects for interdisciplinary instruction aligned with IB
• Actively encourage parent involvement in the educational process.
• Actively seek and use community resources to enhance the instructional program.
• Willingly participate in innovative instructional and assessment activities including the design and preparation of proposals and reports.
• As part of a demonstration site, graciously accept visitors and observers to the classroom and mentor university interns.
• Participate in IB training, which includes traveling to regional sites.
• Participate in all staff and curriculum development workshops, and professional reading groups, sometimes held during the summer and/or outside of the regular instructional day.

The successful candidate will be required to take part in staff and curriculum development workshops and IB training during the summer and/or after school hours.

After school activities during the school year will not exceed four (4) hours per week.

SALARY: IPS teacher's salary scale in accordance with training and experience, plus designated services contract throughout the school year as required.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2016-17 school year.

This corporation has no obligation to fill this position on the effective date listed.