Economics & Business Study - Secondary School

**Department - Academics**

**II. JOB PURPOSE**
- The role holder is responsible
- 1. For delivering classroom instruction that helps students learn and excel. 2. For developing student’s abilities and interest through creative activities.

Economics & Business studies **Substantive Grade **Academics

**III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Functional**

Subject Knowledge and Methodological Competence
Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student’s engagement in Economics
Developing in the students the capacity to identify, analyse critically and evaluate theories, concepts and arguments about the nature and activities of the individual and society
Enabling the student to collect, describe and analyse data used in studies of society, and to test hypotheses and interpret complex data and source material Promoting the appreciation of the way in which learning is relevant to both the culture in which the student lives and the cultures of other societies
Developing an awareness in the student that human attitudes and opinions are widely diverse and that a study of society requires an appreciation of such diversity.
Encouraging the systematic and critical study of: human experience and behaviour; physical, economic and social environments; the history and development of social and cultural institutions.
Promoting awareness of the importance of environmental, social and ethical factors in the actions of individuals and organizations.
Adjusting teaching practices to support differentiated learning.
Creating awareness of the importance of environmental, social and ethical factors in the actions of individuals and organizations
Enabling the student to appreciate the nature and significance of change in a local, regional and global context
Taking part in the process of mentoring and supervising of the Extended Essay component of the IB for Group 3 Individuals and Societies.
Identifying and teaching study skills that will develop students' ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Planning activities and worksheets to include approaches to learning.
Assists in managing curriculum and study courses for the students’ development. Provides students with structure and support in a safe learning environment to enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and morally.
Introduces new study patterns among the students to develop their interest and do regular studies.
Gives practical analysis of the courses to create interest.
Develops the lesson plan in accordance with the curriculum guidelines and presents the lesson plans to the academic coordinators for approval.
Plans lessons based on inquiry, focussed on conceptual understanding, differentiated to meet the needs of all learners, and informed by assessment (formative and summative)

Reviews the feedback from the academic coordinators and revises the lesson plans accordingly
Keeps up to date with the latest teaching aids, such as the use of technology in classroom learning, and integrate these into the teaching process

Creates challenging and engaging learning opportunities for students, and fosters a classroom atmosphere that is conducive for learning
Develops worksheets, handouts, and other learning materials in line with the lesson plan and curriculum, as well as the assessments and examinations. Responsible for the timely marking and correction of assignments completed by the students.

**Organizational Competence**:
Creates a well-organized, orderly, and task-oriented learning environment. Assesses students’ progress and reports to the principal about them. Conduct assessment tests to evaluate students’ progress
Assesses, records and reports on the development, progress, and results of students

Identifies students who may require additional assistance, academic or non
- academic, and ensures they receive the necessary support
Contributes to extra-curricular activities and participates in school activities such as assemblies, meetings and conferences

Always ensures the safety of students
Focussed on effective teamwork and collaboration
Reflection and Development:
Reflects regularly on the development of personal and professional capabilities. Communicates the development of students to the Coordinator & Principal.

Collaborates with other teachers to share new ideas, teaching approaches, content and professional knowledge

Communicates and provides feedback to the parents during the Parent Teacher Meetings, and whenever necessary
Interpersonal Competence:
Creates an atmosphere of trust by dealing with students in a positive and open way.

Ensures open communication channel and coordination with parents and others involved in the education and development of the students.
Enables students understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.

**IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS**

Graduate & Bachelor in Education (Specialisation in Economics & Business studies for Senior teacher)
Preferred Masters in