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Posted: 18-May-26
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
INDIVIDUALS & SOCIETIES (I&S) TEACHER
School Year: 2026 - 2027
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Head of Secondary School
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Magellan International School (MIS) in Austin, Texas, has an opening for an Individuals and Societies (I&S) Teacher. This position will work with our Secondary School. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile. The teacher will support students' academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.
Essential Functions
- Plans and teaches Individuals and Societies (I&S) lessons aligned with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) curriculum, differentiating to meet individual student needs.
- Guides students through inquiry-based exploration of history, geography, political systems, and social sciences, fostering critical thinking and global awareness.
- Attends staff and faculty meetings, supports colleagues, and collaborates with the MYP Coordinator on curriculum planning and program effectiveness.
- Collaborates with Secondary School faculty to plan activities, interdisciplinary projects, and disciplinary units.
- Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and technology to enhance learning.
- Participates in curriculum planning and student progress meetings.
- Maintains up-to-date records of student progress, attendance, grades, and assessments.
- Provides elective classes each semester.
- Serves as an advisor to a group of students, supporting their academic and social-emotional development.
- Maintains high standards for academic performance and behavior.
- Encourages student improvement and goal-setting.
- Fosters an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
- Organizes educational field trips to support the curriculum.
- Supervises students during carline, breaks, and lunch.
- Prepares documentation for IB external assessments.
- Communicates effectively with parents regarding student progress.
- Participates in community engagement efforts and school initiatives to support the school’s growth.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in History, Social Studies, or related field; or a Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field with Secondary Teacher Certification.
- Minimum of three years of Secondary School classroom experience. IB MYP and/or DP experience preferred.
- Communicates effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Three years of experience focused on project-based learning preferred.
- Experience integrating information technology (IT) into teaching.
- Experience with Google Workspace, Toddle, and Apple Mac platforms preferred.
- Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments.
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Dynamic and empathetic communicator
- Student-focused, warm, caring, and supportive
- Passionate about teaching and learning
- Flexible and willing to work collaboratively with teams
- Committed to the school's vision and mission
Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including medical and supplemental benefits, retirement offerings, and paid time off.
Work Environment
This job operates in a classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role requires lifting, bending, standing, and stooping. Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
“Core” work hours: 8:15 am to 4:15 pm from Tuesdays to Fridays and 8:15 am to 5:30 pm on Mondays. Availability during occasional nights and weekend events.
Travel
Some out-of-area travel may be expected, but is not common.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MIS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
About Magellan International School
Magellan's doors opened in 2009 and we've never looked back, quickly scaling from 47 students to nearly 650 across two campuses. Today, Magellan is the only secular, independent school in the country to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum in a bilingual setting.
Learn more about us and apply via the school’s website: https://www.magellanschool.org/about-us/careers
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