Biology Honors Instructor - Summer 2012

CTD Instructors are responsible for the design and implementation of their course. CTD administrative staff provides guidance to ensure that courses are appropriate for students in the Summer Program and align with other course offerings in rigor and scope of content covered. Instructors are also role models for staff and students.

CTD Instructors are required to:

General Responsibilities:

·       Carefully review all program, site and staff materials provided by the summer program.  Return all completed paperwork as requested;

·       Attend staff training;

·       Follow all CTD rules and regulations concerning staff conduct, appropriate dress, program procedures, and other responsibilities as set forth in the staff handbook and by administrative staff;

·       Assume program related responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff.

Pre-Session

·       Complete online professional development prior to Instructional Staff Training;

·       Science Instructors: participate in Northwestern University and outside laboratory safety training; prepare and implement safety plans according to laboratory guidelines and regulations;

·       Design all instructional activities and components of the course;

·       Prepare a syllabus for each course that follows the CTD template;

·       Submit syllabus to administrative staff for review within 30 days of receipt of the syllabus template;

·       AP Instructors: work with administrative staff to acquire AP approval for course syllabus as necessary;

·       Choose appropriate instructional materials for the course including books, films, software, lab supplies and other necessary equipment within budget as outlined by administrative staff and on supply order forms;

·       Submit materials requests to CTD administrative staff by communicated deadlines;

·       In consultation with administrators, select evaluation instruments for each course, including pre- and post-tests;

·       Arrange all class field trips with the Program and/or Academic Coordinator and complete the field trip request form;

·       Provide CTD with the name of a substitute instructor in the event of an absence, illness, or emergency;

·       Contact Residential Teaching Assistant (RTA, Equinox only) or Teaching Assistant (TA) and the Lab Prep Coordinator, if applicable, to review course syllabus and schedule. Review expected R/TA role and course goals;

·       Spark, Solstice & Apogee Instructors: plan and prepare a final class presentation for Expo!;

·       Become familiar with any medical notes (i.e. allergies or other medical needs) of those students in Instructor’s course only, and uphold confidentiality policies.

During Session

·       Check in with Academic Coordinator (AC) on Opening Day before going to classroom;

·       Welcome students and their families on Opening Day;

·       Uphold and promote CTD’s Honor Code, and the standard of supervision with students as required by program;

·       Arrive promptly and be present for all required work hours (8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday);

·       Check mailbox and email daily for announcements and updates;

·       Attend Instructor meetings;

·       Ensure that all needed instructional materials are present for each class including books, films, copies, etc.;

·       Supervise the R/TA who assists with the class and prepare materials for R/TA to use during the study sessions;

·       Prepare and provide materials to be available for substitutes as necessary. Notify CTD in the event of an absence, illness, or emergency;

·       Administer pre and post-tests and record results;

·       Implement interventions for NCA accreditation as necessary (more information will be provided through an online posting and during Instructional Staff Training);

·       Communicate regularly with residential and administrative staff about student progress. Complete and submit Communication Forms as necessary;

·       In collaboration with the Academic Coordinator, maintain contact with families regarding student progress;

·       Supervise and conduct class field trips, if applicable;

·       Complete midterm evaluations for students and share with AC. Communicate with parents of students who are having academic difficulties;

·       Prepare and submit a sample student evaluation according to CTD guidelines;

·       Collect samples of student work and gather material as directed by AC for course file;

·       Assure that the course R/TA administers the End of Course (EOC) survey to students;

·       Complete program and R/TA evaluations and submit to AC;

·       Submit approved reimbursement receipts by the end of the session;

·       Facilitate Closing Day activities.

Post-Session

·       Submit completed written evaluations for each student according to CTD guidelines;

·       Turn in course folder including course documents, completed grades (Grade Report Form and/or JupiterGrades as required by your program coordinator), pre and post-tests, NCA materials (if necessary), EOC evaluations, program evaluations, and student work;

·       Clean classroom, return supplies, and submit checkout lists.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience required; master’s degree or equivalent preferred. Given the pace of the program, limited timeframe, and the high expectations for students and staff, instructors in the Summer Program must be veteran, master teachers with a passion for their subject area of expertise, learning and the ability to adapt content to a fast-paced environment. Instructors should have a minimum of three years teaching experience and have worked with gifted and/or high achieving students. Instructors should be experts in the subject matter, as well as in classroom communication and management. Instructors need to be adept at using a variety of teaching methods, assessing student needs and progress, and differentiating instruction for the myriad abilities of gifted learners. Experience with compacted curriculum is a plus.

Important Dates & Stipend Information:

Course planning begins in February and March.

Tentative training date: June 21, 2012.