MS IB MYP Coordinator

Scope:MYP Years 1-3 / Middle School (Grades 6-8), Member of Middle School Leadership Team (MSLT)

Reporting to: Head of Middle School/ Director of Learning, Analytics and Innovation

To support the continued development of our IB Middle Years (MYP) curriculum in the Middle School, we are seeking a IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator Year 1-3.  

The successful candidate should possess excellent leadership experience and skills and should have a diverse range of attributes, attitudes and competencies. He/she should be an inspirational, passionate and adaptable educator and a caring, creative and innovative leader. He/She should be an outstanding motivator, learner, administrator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of leading learning and development, and preparing students for a modern global society, through a caring, stimulating, challenging, well-organised and supportive learning environment. 

He/She should be able to provide leadership to ensure improved professional learning for staff and outstanding learning and achievement for IB MYP school students.

• Preferred experience as an IB programme coordinator, member of IBEN (workshop leader, evaluation or programme leader) or IB Educators Certificate
• Preferred Master’s Degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction or similar fields is preferred
• Minimum five years of teaching and experience 
• Experience serving as subject or grade level coordinator, IB projects coordinator, assistant principal, or related role in an IB MYP schoolKnowledge, Skills, and Dispositions. S/he should:
• model the behaviours and values promoted by ISL Qatar and act as a role model for colleagues and studentsand foster a positive learning environment by promoting the IB learner profile attributes and principles throughout the school.
• possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• have a willingness and desire to embrace new challenges and opportunities and to champion innovative risk-taking within the Middle School.  
• be able lead through a culture of collaboration and belonging 
• have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload
• have the ability to both inspire growth and provide appropriate support for Middle School Teachers.
• have a high level of understanding of current research as to how Middle School-aged children learn and possess the ability to motivate colleagues and students to perform at their best
• be accomplished in the delivery of relevant International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and provide appropriate curriculum support to Middle School Teachers.
• be passionate about and accomplished in developing and promoting interdisciplinary learning.have a high level of awareness of current developments and research findings in the field of education.
• be experience in teaching or coordinating an IB MYP programme, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the IB and its philosophy.
• have strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse group of educators.
• have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and external IB representatives.
• be proficient in data analysis and assessment techniques to drive improvements in the MYP programme
• have a passion for international education and a commitment to fostering a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

• Serve as a classroom teacher in one or more subject areas while carrying out all responsibilities outlined in the Teaching job description or faculty handbook, dedicating a minimum of 50% of the time to programme coordination.
• Be an integral member of the Middle School Leadership Team, contributing to a culture of collaboration, overseeing day-to-day operations of the IB MYP programme, such as the timetable, duties, admissions, parent meetings, routine communications, and more.
• Ensure adherence to IB standards, practices, and assessment procedures, managing both internal and external assessments.
• Champion inclusive classroom environments by implementing research-based methods that cater to all learners, irrespective of their cultural background or academic readiness.
• Coordinate and conduct regular training sessions, workshops, and professional development for staff on MYP methodologies, assessment strategies, and IB guidelines, including mentoring new staff and leading internal workshops for induction.
• Gather and distribute all IB MYP-related information throughout the school, ensuring all involved parties have access to relevant IB MYP publications.