IB Coordinator PYP - Brown ES

JOB TITLE:

IB Coordinator - PYP

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WORK DAYS:

10 Months 204 Days

SALARY

Certified Salary Schedule 25 Level 1-4 ($50,039 -$100,402)

LOCATION:

Brown ES

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Principal, the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator will coordinate, oversee, implement, lead, and evaluate all aspects of the IB Programme which includes diploma administration, curriculum, professional development, resource management, and communication.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Competently using IBNET, the online curriculum centre (OCC) and any other information and communication technology (ICT).
• Ensure that students and teachers meet the programme requirements and comply with the general regulations.
• Ensure that teachers are equipped with essential tools, the current issue of diploma programme coordinator notes, pages from the Vade Mecum relevant to their subjects, and other appropriate IBO materials and publications.
• Maintain complete and accurate programme records;
• Administer the extended essay procedures;
• Ensure that internal assessment in all subjects and IBO procedures are carried out properly including, where necessary, internal moderation
  registering candidates for examinations;
• Organize secure examination procedures, including mock examinations, orals, arrangements for visiting examiners, prompt mailing of examination papers and ensuring that students obtain their results;
• Inform students of IBO services, for example: inquiry upon results, university recognition, university transcripts and legalization of diplomas.
• Update all reports required by IBO and file according to deadlines.
• Review and submit all course syllabuses for courses that will be offered; review and correct all current syllabuses for content alignment.
• Identify and coordinate all professional development of teachers in diploma programme.
• Visit middle/K8 school to recruit students to IB programme.
• Schedule community and neighborhood meeting to inform parents of the programme.
• Meet with students and parents about curriculum expectations.
• Review applications and essays for admissions.
• Organize and edit online application process.
• Conduct transcript audits for all perspective programme candidates.
• Conduct summer workshop for programme candidates to develop proposed projects.
• Organize Saturday and afterschool study sessions for IB exams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate.
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe.
• IB DP Program Training preferred.

SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

September 2024

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm ). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.