Date posted:2024-08-10 | Writer: Keerapat International School (KPIS) | Email: [email protected]
ELA teachers at KPIS engage secondary school students in dynamic instruction in English language and literature that align with the Common Core State Standards for Literacy. While this is primarily a high school position, preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching a range of secondary school grade levels and/or teachers with experience teaching Advanced Placement English courses. Teachers will instruct in classes of up to 25 students and collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities focused on student learning, growth, and preparation for university and beyond. This is a full-time position.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in English, English Language Arts education, or a related field
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Be eligible for a Teaching Council of Thailand teaching licence
Experience teaching English Language Arts at the secondary school level
Fluency in the English language
Two letters of recommendation from previous employers
Preferred
Masters degree or higher in a English, English Language Arts education, or a related field
Experience teaching students who speak English as an additional language
At least 2 years experience teaching in western and international settings
Experience teaching Advanced Placement or pre-AP courses
Experience with standards-based assessment, curriculum design, data-based instructional planning, and educational technology.
Duties and Responsibilities
Domain 1: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of subject content and instructional strategies
Design effective instructional units using the Understanding by Design framework
Design engaging, relevant, student-centered instructional experiences that draw on students’ varied interests, readiness, and experiences
Set instructional goals and student outcomes aligned with the KPIS curriculum and schoolwide learning targets.
Plan instructional experiences that use a variety of instructional resources and technology to make instruction varied and engaging
Design and use ongoing, authentic standards-based assessments to measure student progress and provide feedback to students, parents, teachers, and school leadership.
Domain 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Learning Environments
Maintain a high-quality learning environment that reflects a culture of learning with appropriate academic and behaviour expectations for all students.
Promote social development and responsibility within a caring community in which students are treated fairly and respectfully.
Establish and consistently maintain classroom rules, procedures, and consequences and consistently uphold schoolwide rules and conduct policies.
Make effective use of instructional time and the physical space to provide a challenging and dynamic environment for learning.
Domain 3: Delivering Effective Instruction
Provide instruction in a comprehensive, clear fashion, linking it with students’ previous knowledge and experience.
Incorporate effective questioning and instruction techniques with students.
Engage all students in learning by using appropriate differentiation strategies and providing avenues for student self-reflection on their learning and development.
Use a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technologies to meet students’ diverse learning needs.
Promote critical thinking through inquiry, problem solving, and reflection.
Monitor student learning and show flexibility by adjusting content, process, and product to meet individual learner needs.
Use frequent formative and summative standards-based assessments to evaluate student progress towards achieving learning goals.
Provide timely, quality feedback to students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Domain 4: Contributing to the School Community
Develop and pursue professional growth goals and regularly reflect on progress towards achieving these goals.
Engage in schoolwide and individual professional development focused on supporting student learning.
Collaborate in a productive, positive way with colleagues and the broader professional community to support teacher and student learning.
Regularly and timely communicate with families and other stakeholders to support student learning.
Keep accurate, timely, organised records of student achievement, attendance, behaviour, and concerns.
Actively promote and participate in student-focused activities outside of the classroom to promote student personal and academic growth.
Demonstrate professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical conduct
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Provide formal students supervision during scheduled supervision times
Act as a substitute teacher for teachers who are absent, as needed
Other duties, as assigned by school leadership
Willing to lead a student club
KPIS International School is dedicated to providing a high-quality international education to our students in a safe and nurturing environment. As part of our commitment to child protection and safeguarding, all candidates for employment must provide a self-disclosure, including criminal background check, complete work history, and references indicating that the candidate is fit to work with children.
Compensation: Depending on qualifications and experience
Length of probationary period: 120 days
Direct supervisor: Secondary School Principal
PDPA Notice: All information collected during recruitment for this position is used for the purposes of evaluating a candidate’s suitability for the position. All personally-identifiable and sensitive information is handled in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act 2562.
We are looking for a forward-thinking educator who has a passion for teaching young learners. This position is a self-contained classroom with a high priority on collaboration and innovative practice.
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