Middle School IB Design Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
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Middle School Teaching/Technology
Date Posted:
3/14/2025
Location:
Stamford, CT
Date Available:
2025-2026 School Year
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Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
Salary: $52,922 to $128,332
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.
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General Statement:
The IB Design Teacher fosters the independence of each student as an International Baccalaureate (IB) learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress reflected through I.B. Middle Years Program (MYP) criterion. The IB Design Teacher is responsible for planning instruction to achieve MYP Design objectives, and implementing long and short-term Design goals. The IB Design Teacher is also responsible for the utilization of MakerSpace equipment and ensuring the MYP Design Criterion are met and assessed as per the International Baccalaureate specifications. The IB Design Teacher accomplishes these goals through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues. The IB Design Teacher will use the interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning utilizing the MYP Design criterion within their classroom. MYP Design is one of the eight MYP subject areas, which include: Arts, Individuals and Societies, Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physical and Health Education and Sciences.
See job description attached at the bottom right of the posting for:
- Major Responsibilities
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Qualifications
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. "See attached resume" is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.
Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
- A current resume.
- Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
- Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
- External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
Attachment(s):
- IB Design Teacher - 05.01.18.pdf
- Location:
- Stamford