MYP Coordinator Middle School Principal

Mission:Ensure that the daily operation of our Middle School reflects the school mission and values and that those are implemented through the IB Middle Years Programme.Responsibilities:• Contribute to the design of the strategic plan of the school.• Keep abreast of educational developments and research in the age range related to the MYP.• Provide pedagogical and administrative leadership with a focus on developing learning and teaching.• Work in collaboration with the Director of Learning & Teaching, PYP and DP coordinators to oversee IB evaluation visits and action plans.• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning through regular classroom visits, co-teaching and supporting teachers in their own professional learning.• Ensure that the IB Standards and Practices and Programme requirements are implemented in the school. This includes:• Review, development and promotion of the programme implementation throughout the school and the school community.• Organization and leadership of MYP meetings/workshops for parents or others related to the programme, at the Head of the School s request.• Organization of the MYP Teachers Professional Development Plan ensuring teachers are in compliance with the IB requirements in this regard.• Organization and leadership of the collaborative planning process.• Design and implementation of the induction process for new teachers.• Assume day-to-day responsibility for the management of Middle School student behavior, attendance, and discipline in cooperation with tutors.• Take a collaborative leadership role in the transition of students into MYP and DP.• Develop, maintain, and supervise the duty rosters and monitor play areas for duty supervision.Requirements:• Extensive background in secondary curriculum, standards and pedagogy• 3 years experience in a leadership position.• Teaching qualification• IB Educator Network member as a workshop leader, visiting team member or consultant is desirable.• Relevant experience in MYP teaching and implementation• Familiar with IT tools (ManageBac)• Strong organisational and communication skills• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills• Fluency in English. Arabic and Spanish desirable• NEASC experience will be viewed favourably