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Position Summary:
The International Baccalaureate Program Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance to the Principal with implementing and monitoring the program. Additionally, the Coordinator will report directly to the principal of the school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting the principal in defining and communicating the IB mission for the school;
Providing instructional leadership, in concert with the principal, for the implement of the IB curriculum;
Assisting in coordinating the IB program in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff;
Assisting the principal in supervising the IB program, and other programs within the school;
Working with central office personnel to assist in the preparation of curriculum documents, correlation of instructional materials documents, units of study and program evaluation for the IB program.
Monitoring and assessing student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
Using data to make recommendations for improving the program and designing and monitoring programs for intervention and support;
Providing direct support to all classroom teachers in the area of curriculum, instruction, and classroom management;
Providing staff development opportunities to teachers during the entire school year and summer;
Assisting in counseling students and making recommendations for placement from IB to the Diploma Program;
Planning, organizing and coordinating summer programs for students;
Planning and implementing special events for students that will encourage, guide, and educate them on the different choices available in the areas of IB;
Engaging in professional activities, which contribute to leadership development;
Communicating effectively with students, staff and administrative and supervisory personnel, parents and community; and
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;
Ability to organize and prioritize the many aspects of the position;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Five years of successful teaching experience;
Knowledge of the use of computers;
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;
Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft word, excel, and power point;
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex operations and activities in multiple settings;
Effective human relations skills; and
Evidence of effective leadership skills.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree required.
Certification:
Advanced Professional Certificate; Administration I certification preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.