AISC teachers are responsible for ensuring that all instructional and assessment practices, curriculum development, classroom management, and professional growth align with and contribute to the School s Mission, Core Values, and Vision for the AISC Learner.
Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Experience with the following DT disciplinary areas:
Intro to and Advanced Design Technology
Robotics and Electronics
CAD Design
The Design Cycle/process
Experience with resistant materials, including wood, acrylic, styrofoam, etc.
Ability to build and code robots using Arduino controllers and Vex kits.
Instruct on the safe use of hand and power tools, laser cutters, CNC, 3-D Printers, etc.
Instruct use of digital design tools including Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp, Fusion 360, etc.
Methods, materials, tools, concepts and effective assessment in the areas of:
Design Technology
The Design Cycle/process
Collaborating with colleagues to integrate technology and engineering into STEAM projects
Facilitating the development of disciplinary and interdisciplinary design practices.
Ability to supervise and empower a Teaching Assistant.
Demonstrate skill in adapting and expanding curriculum, including interdisciplinary projects, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) approaches in collaboration with colleagues.
KNOWLEDGE
Successful AISC teachers are learners. They can demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding and share examples of their growth in the following areas:
Developmental stages of students
Culturally responsive instructional practices
Differentiation and personalization
Standards-based assessment and reporting
Course-/program-specific knowledge
Collaborative and reflective practices
Wellbeing practices
SKILLS
AISC teachers can demonstrate specific skills and understanding and share examples of their current practice in the following areas:
Communicating effectively in verbal and written forms with students, parents and colleagues
Using technology to enhance the learning experience
Contributing to school initiatives, community, and culture
Embedding student voice and choice into classroom structures and routines
Managing time and projects effectively
Designing effective instruction to meet all learner needs
Actively engaging students in the learning experience through a variety of pedagogical approaches
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
AISC teachers are expected to demonstrate effectiveness and growth by:
Embracing responsibility for student learning
Modeling personal and professional growth
Leading others outside of the classroom
Innovating practices and programs
Collaborating with all community members
Communicating with all community members
Building community through action
Embedding wellbeing
Demonstrating ethics and integrity in all interactions
AISC is a thriving community of students, parents and professionals. To support this community, AISC professionals volunteer, participate, and engage with AISC initiatives, events, and programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
AISC seeks teachers with appropriate experiences that have helped them develop their knowledge, skills, and talents:
At least three years of relevant experience
Teaching credential
A record of continued professional growth
Experience working with English as Additional Language learners
Experience teaching and learning in a technology-integrated environment