Coordinator: International Baccalaureate PYP (School Based)

About the role

Serves as the school based International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Coordinator providing school, community and system leadership. Works directly with District IB Office, content area offices and school administration to support implementation and the instructional goals of an IB World School.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program for assigned school, provides instructional leadership to the faculty and staff and collaborates with the IB Program Coordinator, school administrators, local and global IB World schools, and other offices on an ongoing basis.
• Makes recommendations for monitoring and observing the implementation of the school improvement plan.
• Develops, communicates, and monitors an action plan, aligned to IB Standards and Practices, that promotes program growth and student success, and supports the vision of the school and school district.
• Provides leadership to the school community; regularly keeps faculty and administration informed on IB matters related to the IB Diploma Programs and all new/revised IB Primary Years Program (PYP) Programme publications.
• Facilitates outcome based collaborative planning, professional development, and meetings for teachers to develop teacher capacity; provides regular verbal and written feedback to teachers regarding program implementation for purposes of growth and improvement.
• Sets and monitors goals, academic progress and well-being of students in the program; promotes program awareness, facilitates support services and contracts when appropriate; serves as mentor for students and provides student support through parent meetings/conferences, school and community information sessions during and outside the instructional day.
• Collects and maintains data, student records and portfolios, shares data analysis and provides quarterly written reports.
• Supports multiple exhibitions and initiatives which includes informing faculty, administration, parents, and students aware of their significance.
• Recruits new students to the program through school visits, information sessions and marketing materials, responsible for the student application process for the school.
• Manages budget for assigned school and annual budget reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience, preferably in an International Baccalaureate designated school required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school organization, goals, and objectives with emphasis on curriculum design and instruction.
• Ability to model effective, research-based instructional strategies and promotes a collaborative culture reflective of an IB school.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and to lead a team in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with community and school partners.
• Computer skills as required for the position to include the ability to use technology to design and deliver training modules and incorporate instructional technology tools.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
• Hold or be eligible for professional educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; Daily access to reliable transportation.

Physical Demands

Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time

Working Conditions

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements: None