IB DP Chemistry Teacher

**Reports To:**DP coordinator, Head of School

Purpose of the Job:

• To maintain and deliver the IBDP Chemistry curriculum

• To monitor student progress through effective assessment techniques

• To be sure that all students are safe, secure and properly supervised at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

The teacher of Chemistry will be responsible for the delivery of the following key priorities:

• work collegially with their departmental team to support the school's vision, mission and philosophy; support the school's curricular and philosophical commitments as an IB World School; and to assist the team in meeting its planning goals

• work to ensure that at all times the school's curriculum provides a safe, supportive learning environment for students, teachers and others

• help promote a culture where diversity is encouraged and students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exercise leadership and strive for academic excellence

• work with colleagues, students and the school community to create a thriving, dynamic, aspirational, academic culture

• assume responsibility for the effective delivery of the IB curriculum to the students.

• develop the content of courses in relation to the school's philosophy, objectives and appropriate IBO recognized programs.

• provide a welcoming, safe, and secure classroom environment, at all times, for all students

• select the lesson content and activities which are appropriate to the needs of each student

• be aware that the appraisal documents encompass what is expected of teachers in relation to their teaching practices.

• maintain appropriate records of work covered in all his/her class(es). This includes

a. assessment records

b. progress records

c. classroom planning records

d. curriculum planning

e. attendance information

f. curriculum scope and sequence

• correct all student assignments regularly and promptly

• meet IB deadlines (both internal and external) for the submission of student coursework.

• meet all internal deadlines for the production of school reports

• inform parents of students' progress by way of report cards and, where necessary, letters or individual meetings.

• be available for all parent-teacher conferences.

• attend all relevant meetings, including planning meetings.

• participate in orientation, professional development, and workshops.

• be familiar with new developments and methods in the teaching of his/her field.

• ensure appropriate behavior of students in class and around the school.

• keep the school admin and relevant teachers informed about student absence, lateness or discipline problems.

• maintain discipline in accordance with the NLIS procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of work and independent learning.

• Supervise the students for the CAS activities and extended essay

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Masters degree from an accredited institution in the field, preferably double major or double minor

• Valid teacher recognition of teaching in Norway

• At least a university level understanding of all content to be taught

• Experience in teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

• At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience in the relevant subject areas

• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English (IELTS 7,5/TOEFL 550+)

• Computer skills at a level that permits the creative and effective use of technology in the classroom

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably involving both national and international staff

Teaching: 10 hours (1 teaching hour is 45 minutes)

Teaching the DP1 and DP2

1. Fulfil subject-specific requirements such as assessment, feedback to the students and parents.

2. Duties: 2 times a week

Meeting Schedule

1. **Collaboration Meetings :**1 hour - Every Tuesday after school

2. **Staff Meetings :**1.30 hour - Last Friday of each month