Native PYP IB Coordinator

Job Description

Elite Education school Medina (a member of Elite Education Group) will be operating in September 2023, school location in Knowledge Economic City, Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The school follows the American and IB Curricula.ÿOversees all matters pertaining to successful and effective implementation of the relevant IB program and integration of the IB philosophy with the vision and mission of Elite schools. The IB programme coordinator is part of the pedagogical leadership team. The coordinator directs the day-to-day functions of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to ensure campus staff are meeting the education requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. This position is responsible for implementing the objectives of the program, including the management of staff, professional development, and teaching practices. The IB coordinator is a master teacher who serves in the capacity of a site-based instructional coach specializing in IB programs. He/She continuously provides leadership and expertise at the local school in the development, implementation, and coordination of IB programs.ÿDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿEnsures overall fidelity of implementation of IB programs via continuous monitoring, engagement with stakeholders, model lessons, professional learning communities, and classroom observationsúÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿAssists IB teachers in matters pertaining to the written, taught and assessed curriculum, and ensures that all program elements are actively incorporated into the classroom, including:? Learner profile.? Global Contexts.? IB fundamental concepts (holistic learning, intercultural understanding, approachesÿÿÿto learning)? Concepts, skills, attitudes and action.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿAssists teachers in the unit planning process and the creation of effective units of inquiryúÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿUses observation and achievement data to identify professional development needs and to ensure that the school staff is trained in IB planning, reflection, teaching and assessment methodologies through locally created in-service workshops; works with stakeholders to fund adequate ongoing IB training for the staff.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿConstructs the professional development program and oversees its implementation by the IB faculty.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿOversees student life and discipline and ensures that appropriate student records are maintained.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿLiaises between the school/teachers and the IB.? Communicate important IB announcements, developments and publications to theteachers.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿAssists in overseeing all aspects of student life and activity - scheduling, environment, events, etc. The IB Program coordinator assigns grade level leaders to assist in these matters.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿMonitors student progress and works with teachers and stage coordinators to design and implement appropriate academic interventions based on formative and summative assessments.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿEnsures that program budgeting, book and supply orders meet the needs of the program, and ensures that appropriate textbooks, resources and facilities are available.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿAttends activities after school and on weekends if necessary.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿIdentifies and communicates the roles and responsibilities of each member of the pedagogical leadership team for the program continuum.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿIdentifies and trains teachers to take on responsibilities for pedagogical leadership within grade levels and in the classroom.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿDevelops, in collaboration with specific interest groups, a clear, long-term strategic plan for the articulation of the program continuum, with actions and a timeline for its implementation.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿEnsures that all teachers and administrations have access to the documentation for all IB programs.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿFacilities continuous, mutual cooperation and collaboration between administrations, stage coordinators, other IB program coordinators and teachers at all levels.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿOrganizes the formal procedures in preparation for the school?s authorization and evaluation processes.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿKeeps up to date on all IB developments, and keeps teachers informed of current program developments on a regular basis.ú Liaise with other program coordinators- PYP, MYP and DP- to ensure the continuity of the program.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿEnsures the program is well implemented and monitored through a formal procedure.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿProvides input to school scheduling, including the master schedule, collaborative planning schedule, IB professional development schedule, and stakeholder engagement plans.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿInforms newly- appointed staff of all relevant aspects of the program.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿInforms all staff of the assessment and the procedures and deadlines for possible moderation.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿKeeps School Director & EEG Academic dean informed of the programme developments on a regular basis.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿHandles communication with the different IB offices.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿKeeps copies of all correspondence with the IB, including forms, documents and reports on laptops.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿEnsures appropriate conditions for the conduct of possible moderation and / or monitoring of assessment.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿIs Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.úÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿPerforms other tasks that may be required.

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