Middle School Years Program Design Teacher 24/25 SY

Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Career and Technical Education: Non-Subject Specific 0493.68 Exploring College and Careers

Grades Six-Eight

All MYP students engage in MYP Design as one of the eight required subject area courses that must be taken each year. This expectation aligns with the Exploring College & Careers Middle level course that provides opportunities for students to explore their personal goals, interests,and aptitudes as they relate to career concepts and type of training needed for a variety of careers and occupations. Students build good study habits and expand their technology skills. Along with the current academic standards for this subject, the Science/Technical Studies Content Area Literacy Standards are incorporated with the expectation of a continuum of

reading and writing skills development. MYP students learn about various traditional and nontraditional careers and gain an awareness of the level of education and type of training needed for a variety of careers and occupations. Virtual and real life opportunities are provided for students to observe and explore various careers.

International Baccalaureate defines MYP Design as "the link between innovation and creativity, taking thoughts and exploring the possibilities and constraints associated with products or systems, allowing designers to redefine and manage the generation of further thought through prototyping, experimentation and adaptation. It is human-centered and focuses on the needs, wants and limitations of the end user.

Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of MYP Design, which incorporates the design cycle as a methodological tool that "[structures] the inquiry and analysis of problems, the

development of feasible solutions, the creation of solutions, and the testing and evaluation of

the solution."; Additionally, IB recognizes that " Design is carried out by a community of people

from a wide variety of backgrounds and traditions." ; MYP Design teachers apply this methodology to a variety of contexts, with or without the use of technology.

MYP Design challenges all students to apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems; encourages students to explore the role of MYP Design in both historical and contemporary contexts; and raises students'; awareness of their responsibilities when making design decisions and taking action. As a multidisciplinary course, MYP Design provides students with continuing opportunities to develop basic skills including: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Note-Taking, and Study and Organizational Skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and

provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The MYP Design teacher may also teach one unit of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) throughout

the year. The teacher will be responsible for classroom instruction in the International

Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Design and a PLTW module (specific modules will

vary based on school selection). This is a full time position at one building. This includes

planning and executing the MYP Design course and planning, carrying out, evaluating, and

supervising instructional activities for all classes.

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the MYP Design Teacher, you might:

1. Maintain a model classroom environment supportive of student inquiry and aligned with

the Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

2. Establish an educational environment with an international focus that provides

opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and positive self-images

3. Work with each of the other teachers in the CFI Magnet Program to plan themes and

projects for interdisciplinary instruction aligned with IB

4. Actively encourage parent involvement in the educational process

5. Actively seek and use community resources to enhance the instructional program

6. Willingly participate in innovative instructional and assessment activities including the

design and preparation of proposals and reports

7. As part of a demonstration site, graciously accept visitors and observers to the

classroom and mentor university interns

8. Participate in IB training, which includes traveling to regional sites

9. 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

10. Other duties as assigned by the Principal

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

To perform the job successfully, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following

competencies:

● ADAPTABILITY: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing

demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

● ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY: Is consistently at work and on time.

● DEPENDABILITY: Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; Takes

responsibility for own actions.

● DIVERSITY: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a

harassment-free environment; Address multicultural, racial, gender, and economic

diversity and support an international focus within the curriculum.

● ETHICS: Works with integrity and ethically.

● INNOVATION: Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with

resourcefulness.

● INTERPERSONAL: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;

Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to

others' ideas and tries new things.

● JUDGMENT: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

● ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: Follows policies and procedures; Completes

administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

● PLANNING/ORGANIZATION: Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently;

Use an interdisciplinary curriculum to provide appropriate and motivating educational

experiences; Proficiency in the development and writing of the curriculum; Evaluate

students using alternative forms of assessment.

● PROFESSIONALISM: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect

and consideration regardless of their status or position.

● SAFETY AND SECURITY: Observes safety and security procedures.

● TEAM WORK: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes

feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; 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 work in an inclusive

environment; Experience with or willingness to engage in co-teaching.

● TECHNICAL SKILLS: Pursues training and development opportunities.

● WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Writes clearly and informatively; Effectively

communicate with a variety of audiences.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in

Microsoft Office, Student Data software (eSchool), and electronic communication systems

(Outlook).

● LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short

correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to

effectively

● MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of

measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute

rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

● REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out

detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete

variables in standardized situations.

● SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No responsibilities with supervising other

personnel. Instructors are expected to carry out supervisory responsibilities related to

monitoring student behavior and activities both in and out of the classroom during the

assigned working day and on field trips.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility

effectively. Candidates must be willing to complete and attend MYP Design training within two

years of hiring date. If Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is to be included in the course, the

candidate will complete Gateway training for the unit to be taught during the school year

Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience

and experience working with other teachers. Familiarity with the design cycle or design thinking

from any number of contexts are preferred.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and hold or

be eligible for an Indiana Teacher's license. Various valid Indiana licenses may be considered.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.