IB MYP COORDINATOR American International School of Gothenburg

Qualifications
Teacher applicants must have at least 2-3 years of previous teaching experience in a pertinent subject area/discipline, preferably at an international school. Teaching certification is required for all positions. Applicants must furnish evidence of:

Teaching licence including specialism
Documented record of excellence in teaching
BA / BSC or equivalent university degree
IB Diploma/AP experience for specified Upper School positions
Understanding of Middle School philosophy and best practice for Middle School positions
Experience/familiarity with an inquiry-based pedagogy for Lower School positions
Integration of technology into curriculum
Learner-centered focus
Commitment to ongoing professional growth
Ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs
Teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life effective August 2019

Essential Duties

To coordinate all IB activities of his/her section of the school
To maintain IB publications and school records in regard to the IB programmes
To ensure that the school meets all IBO regulations and deadlines
To keep complete records of IB publications on file
To notify the Business Office of any payment due
To keep copies of all correspondence with IB offices
To contribute to marketing the IB programme, within and outside the school
To maintain communication with the CEO, Principals, administration, staff and parents regarding information about the programme. This will include holding regular minuted meetings
To attend all relevant meetings
To ensure regular monitoring of students' progress in their IB subjects, and keep accurate records of student progress
To keep parents informed about their children's progress
To work with and support the timetabler to make sure that he/she understands the requirements of the programme
To maintain accurate records of all aspects of the IB programme
To accommodate transfer students by liaising with their previous school and/or providing information to the receiving school
To provide comprehensive information on the IB to parents
To hold a parents' meeting at least once per year
To advise and assist in formulating school policy
To communicate with the IBO regional office regarding programme evaluation visits
To oversee curriculum review and facilitate curriculum development
To develop an understanding of the other IB programmes in order to aid articulation of the curriculum
To support teachers in the development of assessment tools in line with the school's policy on assessment
To identify, facilitate and encourage professional development opportunities in relation to the programme
To attend workshops and conferences as appropriate
To be involved in the orientation of new members of staff
To advise the Principal on programme-related expenses and keep track of these
To submit materials required for the Headmaster's annual report
To prepare effectively for any evaluation visits.

IB MYP COORDINATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

The Middle Years Programme Coordinator is a member of the Secondary management team
and responsible to the Secondary Principals.

In addition to the responsibilities listed in the general IB Coordinators' job description, the responsibilities of the MYP Coordinator are:

To be responsible for informing and consulting with grade level teams, teachers and the administration, about appropriate aspects of the programme
To communicate with the IBO regional office for MYP regarding the moderation of assessment and to coordinate the submission of appropriate samples for moderation
To ensure that the planning and teaching of the Areas of Interaction of the MYP show a coherent development from 7th to 10th Grades
To oversee the Personal Project in order to ensure that the projects are effectively planned and well-executed
To accurately input and update student information that relates to choices in the Diploma Programme
Prepare for the award of Certificates at the end of grade 10
To support the teaching of externally taught and self-taught subjects within the programme requirements.
Level
Middle School

Curriculum
IBMYP

American International school of Gothenburg will commence the admissions in January 2019, the school will open in August 2019 for grades Pre-KG through Grade 10, and will add Grades 11 and 12 in the subsequent years. The school’s ultimate capacity will be 1500 students.

American international school will offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum of education, comprising the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (IB DP) and Career-related Programme (IB CP).

American International School’s curriculum will also integrate technology, featuring hands-on project-based learning, innovative teaching methods, technology initiatives and worldwide partnerships with leading experts and organizations in technology-related research and practice.