IB/AP Coordinator

International Schools Partnership Limited•Mississauga, ON

About The Position

The IB/AP Coordinator is responsible for the effective leadership, coordination, and implementation of the IB Programmes and AP Program at Lynn-Rose. The coordinator ensures alignment with policies, upholds programme integrity, and works collaboratively with faculty, students, and parents to deliver a robust and engaging curriculum experience. As the central liaison between the school and the IB and AP, the IB/AP Coordinator ensures all administrative and pedagogical requirements are met while fostering a culture of inquiry, international-mindedness, and academic excellence.

Requirements

Significant teaching and leadership experience and qualifications with the IB and preferably the AP.
Demonstrable experience and skills working in a K-12 educational setting and across programmes or divisions.
Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification is highly recommended.
Experience as an IB Workshop Leader, Examiner or Visitor is highly desirable.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Willingness to undergo appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an IB Workshop Leader, Examiner or Visitor is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the implementation and development of the IB Programmes & AP Program.
Lead regular curriculum reviews to ensure alignment with IB standards and practices.
Chair faculty meetings and facilitate collaborative planning across subjects.
Support the integration of Approaches to Learning (ATL), Learner Profile attributes, and international-mindedness.
Act as the main contact with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
Maintain the school’s authorization and re-evaluation status.
Ensure compliance with the IB Programme Standards and Practices, including timely updates of the school’s Programme Development Plan (PDP).
Register candidates and manage internal assessment, predicted grades, and exam entries on IBIS.
Communicate all IB deadlines and procedural requirements to staff and students.
Support subject teachers with curriculum planning, assessment design, and moderation processes.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date DP Assessment Calendar.
Oversee internal and external assessments, including mocks, orals, and the May AP and IB exams.
Ensure academic honesty is embedded and monitored throughout the programme.
Lead the process of all culminating projects across the IB programmes.
Oversee and support the TOK and Extended Essay Leaders and the CAS Coordinator.
Monitor and ensure timely student progress in the DP Core components.
Organize Core-specific training sessions and reflection activities.
Guide students through subject selection and programme requirements.
Monitor academic progress, identify students at risk, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Coordinate with college/university guidance to align academic goals with future pathways.
Support students in developing ATL skills and independent learning strategies.
Communicate the philosophy and structure of the IB to the wider school community.
Plan and lead IB-related events: information sessions, student/parent evenings, and exhibitions.
Maintain transparency regarding programme expectations, deadlines, and assessment policies.
Identify training needs and coordinate IB/AP-recognized professional development for IB/AP staff.
Mentor new teachers and foster a strong culture of reflective practice.
Support teachers in aligning practices with IB/AP updates and pedagogical leadership.
Promote the core components as essential elements of the IB learner profile and ATL (Approaches to Learning).
Support school-wide initiatives connected to inquiry, international-mindedness, and academic integrity.