International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Campus Coordinator
NAFSA: Association of International Educators · The Colony, TX · 3 wk ago
TrainingFull-time
About the role
Manage and coordinate the implementation and continued success of the IB/DP programme and AVID program at the campus level.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of the IB/DP program.
- Ensure cooperative interaction of all staff in the implementation of IB/DP program.
- Lead and implement DP course content and meet with DP teachers on a regular basis to provide for concurrency of course content and establish deadlines for internal and external assessments.
- Promote IB/DP within and outside the school.
- Maintain communication between school and IB.
- Provide updated IB materials to teachers, students, and parents.
- Lead discussions with students and families including 4-year planning, programmatic information, and scheduling.
- Responsible for organizing required IB training for all staff.
- Coordinate teacher participation in DP workshops and professional development activities.
- Offer pedagogical expertise and leadership for staff involved with DP.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Promote the AVID philosophy, ensuring all students have access to courses of rigor.
- Lead, alongside the principal, the development of an active AVID Site Team.
- Collaborate with the AVID Site Team and different content areas to articulate and implement AVID instructional methodologies.
- Manage the certification and data collection processes ensuring to involve the principal and Site Team members in evidence collection and data analysis.
- Collaborate with the principal and Site Team to develop a plan for recruitment and selection of students for the AVID elective.
- Recruit and counsel students about the AVID elective and 4-year planning.
- Advocate for and facilitate data-informed professional learning on AVID methodologies for school and district staff.
- Train and coach AVID elective tutors.
- Attend and complete the AVID Leadership Professional Learning Journey for Site Coordinators through AVID Summer Institute, Ignite, or Path to Schoolwide offerings.
- Collaborate with the district director and site leadership to arrange college and career awareness activities such as field trips, guest speakers, and family nights.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid Texas Teaching Certification
- Texas Administrator Certification preferred
- Minimum three years of teaching experience
- Teaching Experience And Training With The IB Program Preferred
- Teaching experience and training with the AVID program preferred
Skills
- A comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB)/Diploma Programme (DP) and the AVID program
- Thorough understanding of school operations
- Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
- Ability to coordinate District functions
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB)/Diploma Programme (DP) and the AVID program, as well as a thorough understanding of school operations.