Teacher

The goal of every teacher at the Falcon Academy is to inspire and nurture students to learn academic skills and subject matter that contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and knowledgeable young people. To promote this, teachers employ challenging curricula and set high standards of achievement and behavior for themselves and their students. The teacher will lead the planning and implementation of a cohesive and coordinated strategy that harnesses every available resource to optimize student learning and the quality of the student experience at Falcon Academy within the learning community. We are pursuing a full continuum school IB (International Baccalaureate) World School with a Diploma Program, Middle years Program, and Primary Years Program. The teacher will have classroom experience in a K-8th grade school setting, a keen interest in forwarding innovative teaching strategies that align with the vision for the school, and a passion for the unique mission of the Falcon Academy.

Falcon Academy teachers are expected to continue their professional growth by identifying specific goals and pursuing them throughout the year. These goals may include maintaining a valid teaching credential with standards equal to and/or greater than those of the states of Virginia or other nearby states. Teachers are also encouraged to pursue graduate studies in the field of education. Teachers are expected to attend professional seminars or workshops including school provided activities. The Academy strongly encourages membership in professional organizations and participation in professional enrichment opportunities.

Purpose of the Position

1. To ensure a high-quality education for all students in designated classes
2. To execute the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require in accordance with the School’s policies and procedures
3. To promote a culture where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exercise leadership, actively build a sense of community and strive for academic excellence
4. To engage with the School’s leadership, colleagues, students and community to create a dynamic, aspirational and innovative culture – a professional learning community grounded in collaboration, focused on improving student learning outcomes, and driven by data- informed decision-making

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the announced teaching standards.
2. Identify clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed setting tasks, which challenge all students and ensure high levels of interest setting appropriate and demanding expectations
3. Provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
4. Conduct and use regularly formative and summative assessments to ensure subject objectives and student learning outcomes are effectively being taught
5. Maintain effective classroom management in accordance with the School’s procedures and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behavior, standards of classwork and homework
6. Set individual students clear targets regularly that build on prior performance
7. Use a variety of teaching methods to match approaches to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and
8. use appropriate vocabulary
9. Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions, select appropriate learning resources
10. Develop study skills through library (resource center and ATL leaders, IT Integrationist and other sources)
11. Ensure students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught, encouraging students to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively
12. Use a wide-range of technologies and creative teaching styles
13. Ensure that current and innovative digital learning strategies are promoted and embedded in practice
14. Adhere to, all requirements for external examination and internal assessment
15. Contribute to after school activities and office hours
16. Provide the needed support to the students during the PYP Exhibition, the MYP Personal Project and other service as action or community service projects.
17. Ensure the successful completion of all IB internal and external assessments, including the submission of all moderation samples, by the deadlines provided(DP Teachers)
18. Ensure all curriculum is appropriately mapped, and all unit planners are available as required by the admin
19. Ensure the effective use of digital platforms
20. Support the School in preparation for evaluation/ accreditation visits,
21. Ensure the timely and accurate recording of student attendance, on a daily basis
22. Support new colleagues, by providing coaching and access to learning resources, curriculum materials and student learning data
23. Ensure the use of local, national and international resources within the curriculum
24. Provide written reports, reference letters, and other support materials as requested by the administration to support student learning or student placement
25. Communicate and liaise regularly with parents, ensuring the community has timely and appropriate access to student learning
26. Support Heads of Department in the maintenance of an accurate inventory of educational resources
27. Ensure students have an active and engaged role in developing their own learning outcomes
28. Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
29. Mark and monitor students’ work at regular intervals throughout the quarter and set targets for progress
30. Assess and record students’ progress systematically using the grade book in the School’s LMS and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognize the level, at which the student is achieving
31. Undertake assessment of students as requested by the IB, departmental and school procedures
32. Prepare and present informative reports, in accordance with the School’s reporting scheduled to parents both verbally (at parents’ evenings) and in written form
33. Contribute to whole school’s planning activities, departmental meetings, grade level meetings and weekly faculty meetings
34. Undertake break time and before/ after school duties, as directed to ensure the smooth running of the school.

Qualifications

1. B.A/B. S degree in teaching or a related field in the subject area from an accredited institution.
2. Master’s degree in the discipline being taught is preferred.
3. Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state preferred.
4. Computer literate with knowledge and proficiency of current word processing software.
5. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Completion of the Teacher Induction Programme
2. Training in relevant learning strategies
3. First Aid training as appropriate
4. Understanding of relevant codes of practice/ policies related to the School
5. General understanding of curriculum standards and learning outcomes and basic learning strategies
6. General understanding of IB MYP and DP objectives
7. Understanding of child development and learning
8. Exemplary literacy and numeracy skills
9. Effective use of IT skills to support teaching and learning
10. Effective use the google classroom
11. Use of technology including gmail suite; google drive; and google documents, sheets and slides
12. Ability to relate well to students and faculty
13. Ability to work constructively and collaboratively as part of a team
14. Understanding of FA classroom rules and procedures
15. Commitment to the protection of safeguarding of children and young people
16. Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
17. Keep up-to-date with current educational thinking and practice, both by study and by attendance at courses, workshops and meetings.
18. Contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to coordinate the work of the school as a whole.
19. Keep up-to-date and further your knowledge of Education through personal research, reading, observation and coaching opportunities.

Personal Qualities

1. Have high expectations for all students
2. High level of enthusiasm, energy, and dedication
3. Ability to motivate others
4. Good organization and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to work positively and sensitively with students and parents
6. Willingness to contribute to whole school initiatives and developments
7. Innovative and creative
8. Adaptability to changing circumstances and ideas
9. A sense of humor

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Contact

Name: Mr. Wael Ramah

Title: Principal

School Information

Falcon Academy

42851 Smallwood Terrace, Chantilly, VA 20152, USA

https://falconacademy.org

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