MYP Coordinator 2016
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Position |
MYP Coordinator |
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Date Position starts: |
August 1st 2016 |
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Location |
Asker International School, Primary Years Programme |
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Contract type |
No release currently - only in connection with a teaching position in the Middle Years Programme |
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Salary: |
Decided by SMT based on qualification and experience |
The Middle School MYP Coordinator is an informed, reflective and model practitioner who uses inquiry learning strategies within the MYP framework to create positive learning environments which motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders.
Consistent with Asker International School policies, the Middle School MYP Coordinator, alongside the Senior Management Team, will act as a crucial part of pedagogical leadership in the MYP in the school. The position holder will have a commitment to collaborative planning and is responsible for ensuring that pedagogical aspects are discussed, information is disseminated and the MYP is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively.
The Middle School MYP Coordinator is responsible for:
Joint-Pedagogical Leadership/Development of the MYP, in collaboration with the Senior Management Team (SMT)
Create/maintain “MYP Action Plan”
In collaboration with SMT, provide onsite professional development related to the MYP requirements and action plan items
Identify professional development opportunities of staff, always ensuring that IB requirements are met.
Lead staff meetings and ensure a transparent overview of meeting structures are available to all staff at all times.
Plan/coordinate annual curriculum with support from SMT and staff
In collaboration with SMT, ensure new teachers are equipped to deliver the programme.
Collaborate with teachers when developing the Programme, to ensure transparency and development, both horizontal and vertical.
Encourage best practice in the school by modeling through own practice.
Encourage an inquiry-based, internationally minded learning environment
Communication/Collaboration
Help maintain systems of collaboration related to the implementation of the MYP
In collaboration with SMT, communicate with stakeholders and the wider community regarding the implementation of the MYP at the school
Provide communication channels between the IB and AIS.
Meet regularly with SMT to plan for the development of the MYP
Respond to surveys and requests from the IB and share these with appropriate staff members, as needed
Keep the staff informed of developments at the IB that impact the school
In collaboration with SMT, schedule training sessions for the parent group during the year (1 or two evenings)
In collaboration with SMT, ensure communication about parent teacher conferences and student-led conferences go out to all stakeholders in a timely fashion.
Ensure the learner profile and other key aspects of the Middle Years Programme are communicated to all stakeholders at regular intervals.
To understand and promote all MYP documentation published by the IB.
Provide staff access to information published by the International Baccalaureate
Encourage the use of the OCC
Maintain and update managebac, the online curriculum centre
Assist SMT in the maintaining and developing school policies and documentation in line with IB requirements.
SUPERVISED BY: Senior Management Team
LINE MANAGER: Deputy Principal
