Job Duties for Teaching and Learning
Teach at least 20 45min periods per week
• Teach students in grades 9 -12 as assigned
• Work on curriculum development, which includes preparing effective diverse lesson
• units based on the school’s curriculum formats using the Understanding by Design
(UbD)
• Collaborate with Science Department teachers through fostering a team focused
department
• Design authentic assessments and measure their effectiveness in meeting curricular
goals
• Promote our “Expected Student Learning Results” (ESLRs): English oral and written
communication skills, collaboration, self-directed learning, and critical and creative
thinking
• Maintain and update timely student records including grading (homework, grade
books, progress reports, report cards, student attendance, and other required
documents)
• Be actively involved in (at least two) extra-curricular activities as a faculty sponsor/
advisor/coach/helper/school committee member
• Actively fulfill assigned supervision duties (i.e., study hall, supervising students
during open computer lab times, lunch/morning duty, etc.)
• Able to use effective ESL strategies in working with students to develop proficiency
in English
• Work closely with parents/guardians through providing feedback on progress,
answering questions, and being an educational partner where possible
• Proactively meet and communicate with parents/guardians, students and other
teachers when necessary to develop interventions for students with academic,
emotional/behavioral or other needs
• Serve as a substitute teacher when needed
• Take an active role in required meetings (departmental; grade level; committees,
faculty; etc.)
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Professional Skills
Demonstrate strong positive commitment toward school improvement
• Demonstrate commitment to science education at the middle/high school level
including innovations and best practices.
• Help develop, maintain and follow an established math grades 10-12 curriculum
including designing units to support it
• Knowledgeable about the American-style education system and how secondary level
classroom instruction integrates into it
• Comfortable working in a school that integrates Chinese and American style
educational philosophies
• Comfortable with computers for school related purposes including data management,
Managebac, email, and MS Office programs
• Fluent in both oral and written English at a professional standard
• Desire to actively engage in professional development opportunities as provided by
the school or through individual initiative
• Flexible in adapting to a multi-cultural environment with school community members
of many nationalities

Education and Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required in secondary education or a bachelor’s degree in a related
field is considered.
• Eligible for a valid teaching license/certificate.
• At least 2 years full-time teaching science in a regular middle/high school setting.
• Evidence of current relevant professional development especially in science
instruction.
• High school level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Advanced Placement (AP)
teaching experience is preferred.