Coordinator, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

3d•$54,920 - $76,888•Onsite

About The Position

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the effective administration of the IB Diploma Program (IBDP) and will work closely with school leadership in supporting students and teachers to maximize students’ attainment. Quality assurance of teaching and learning in the IB years, providing pedagogical leadership to the IBDP, and promoting the IB ethos will be critical elements of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
In-depth knowledge of and familiarity with IB standards and practices
Experience leading and managing staff
Experience teaching in the IB program
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, students, families, and key contacts at other organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively with faculty, students, and parents alike
Excellent analytical skills
Dedication to academic excellence
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Positive attitude, flexible approach, excellent organizational skills
Must have a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

Responsibilities

Be responsible for all communications with the IB offices
Record all communication, forms, documents, and reports from the IB
Ensure that appropriate student records are maintained
Contribute to the promotion and development of the IBDP both within and outside the school
Attend workshops and regional meetings
Organize internal assessment and moderation of internal assessment, according to the Diploma criteria
Support the Principal on curriculum developments within the IBDP
Create and maintain internal assessment calendar
Work with counselor to ensure students are appropriately scheduled for DP coursework and eligible for the IB Diploma Examinations
Ensure that students are registered for examinations
Ensure that students receiving assessment accommodations are appropriately registered with supporting documentation to receive accommodations
Ensure appropriate conduct of examinations (written and oral), including establishing examination schedule, training invigilators, and preparing exam materials
Ensure that all internal assessment materials are sent to respective examiners
Send examination answer scripts to IB examiners on time
Report examination irregularities
Organize distribution of results
Work with school leadership to analyze results and adjust program delivery as necessary, including submitting enquiry upon results on behalf of students as necessary
Ensure that all teachers are suitably qualified and trained in accordance with IB requirements
Conduct regular meetings with IB teachers
Provide support and information to teachers new to the IB, especially in pedagogy and assessment
Conduct quality assurance of the delivery of the IBDP
Oversee the five-year program evaluation
Ensure that teachers have access to the most up-to-date publications
Ensure that teachers have information on current Diploma Program developments
Coordinate participation in Diploma workshops and professional learning
Inform all concerned about assessment procedures and deadlines
Ensure that all documents are completed on time
Prepare timelines for submission of work to the IB
Rationalize timelines for students
Ensure the efficient administration of the CAS, extended essays and TOK programs
Ensure that all students are clear about the requirements of the IB Diploma Program and are updated as changes arise
Inform 9th and 10th grade students about the IB requirements
Participate in recruitment activities to inform prospective students about the requirements of the Diploma Program
Advise students on subject selection
Accommodate transfer students and liaise with their former schools
Monitor students’ progress and coordinate support for those experiencing difficulty
Display empathy for 11th and 12th grade students
Provide comprehensive information to parents about the Diploma Program and the School’s milestones
Organize parent meetings to advise parents on the suitability of the IB Program for their child(ren), inform parents about the requirements of the IBDP, and notify parents about their child(ren)’s progress
Keep parents apprised of their child(ren)’s progress in all subjects, the Extended Essay, and the CAS program
Create EE timeline for students
Maintain updated EE handbook
Provide EE orientation to all DP students at the start of 11th grade
Provide EE information session to all 11th grade parents
Work with TOK teacher(s) to provide students support with the EE, including research workshops
Train EE supervisors
Track student progress and communicate difficulties with parents
Ensure all reflections and deadlines are met by students and supervisors
Collect and upload all EEs and reflections
Create CAS timeline for students
Maintain updated CAS handbook
Provide CAS orientation for all 11th grade students
Provide CAS information session for all 11th grade parents
Train students on the use of Managebac for maintaining CAS records
Support staff members and community members who work with students on CAS experiences and projects
Meet with each DP student at least three times for formal CAS reflections
Collect and read all CAS journal entries
Ensure all criteria for CAS are met and submit completion forms to IB