**TITLE**: IB Design - McKemy Academy

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
Plan and direct middle school students through project-based learning units which are aligned with International Baccalaureate practice.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor Degree
- Arizona Elementary or Secondary Certification
- Provisional SEI or full Bilingual or ESL endorsement
- International Baccalaureate MYP teaching experience (preferred)

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Establish a positive classroom environment and foster positive student conduct in accordance with the philosophy, values and disciplinary approach of the school
- Match learning to the differing educational needs and learning styles of individuals in the classes assigned.
- Develop and implement an engaging 6th grade Introduction to MYP Design curriculum, explicitly integrating the design cycle process, MYP Learner Profiles, and collaboration into units
- Design and deliver a comprehensive MYP Design curriculum for 7th and 8th grade students, providing opportunities for students to work with real-world clients or solving real-world problems through project-based learning, incorporating client feedback into the IB design cycle process and emphasizing the importance of empathy, cultural awareness, and ethics
- Design and implement a range of authentic formative and summative assessments, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students.
- Enable students to develop strategies for creative and critical thinking to solve design problems.
- Develop student skills of inquiry and problem solving.
- Prepare and Deliver IB Design units utilizing the IB Design Cycle.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver interdisciplinary units.
- Foster students approaches to learning (ATL) skills that lead to success and enjoyment in the MYP projects.
- Use relevant technology to enhance instruction and learning.
- Communicate with parents and the school counselor on pupil progress.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district or school IB requirements and/or self-selected professional growth activities and collaborate with colleagues as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress for the purposes of teaching, learning, and reporting
- Participate in school and district meetings, committees and workshops as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**DEPARTMENT**: Instructional Excellence

**SALARY**: Certified

**WORK YEAR**: Teacher Calendar

**REPORTS TO**: Principal, Fine Arts Coordinator

**EVALUATION**: Teacher Evaluation

**SUPERVISES**: Instructional Assistant(s) (if applicable)