Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of IB-PYP Coordinator at Kaposia Education Center Elementary School. This is a 12-month position, 8 hours per day; annual salary up to $98,392 with excellent benefits.
Job Summary
Coordinate implementation and evaluation of IB PYP, including continuous improvement and on-going support for curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure a high quality program is in place for all students to continuously improve their conceptual understandings, skills, and knowledge.
Job Functions
Lead the transformation and continual improvement of elementary curriculum to one that is engaging, relevant, challenging, significant, and concept-based.
Ensure that the PYP is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively including the development of transdisciplinary units of inquiry.
Develop, document, and communicate the Programme of Inquiry and unit planners.
Collaborate with teams of teachers to embed current content standards into the Programme of Inquiry
Work with school staff on the continual implementation of the IB Standards and Practices.
Provide mentoring support for new teachers and staff
Responsibility for gathering evidence and completing documents for programme evaluation.
Meet and work regularly with other district IB Coordinators and the leadership team to implement the continuum of IB programs with fidelity and ensure seamless transitions for students
Assist staff in implementing culturally relevant instructional strategies in order to address the needs of all students
Promote integration of technology as a tool for improving student engagement and achievement
Coordinate developing and maintaining formative and summative assessments in all curricular areas.
Support the implementation and evaluation of new and ongoing programs aimed at expanding learning opportunities for all students.
Assist in the selection and design of instruments and procedures for curricular materials, best practice instructional strategies and assessment tools.
Work with district and building Staff Development committees to identify, organize and offer professional learning opportunities at local, state, regional and national levels.
Maintain a balanced budget working with the district office, including timely payment of all IBO and MNIB fees, and invoice related to supplies and materials.
Participate in the wider IB community, including network meetings, programme communities, blogs, discussion forums, and hosting visitors.
Be familiar with and promote understanding of PYP documents to the community including newsletters, marketing materials, and websites.
Assist in coordinating and developing a district-wide professional development program focused on improving student learning.
Other duties as assigned