Job Description
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 IB
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator Year 1-3 will promote innovation, inclusive
practices, and interdisciplinary learning and will guide the Middle School Staff in the planning, assessment and implementation of the curriculum
which is both contextually relevant and developmentally appropriate for our
middle school learners.RequirementsThe
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.
Qualifications- 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.
Responsibilities:- 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.
Job Details
- Job Location
- Doha Qatar
- Company Industry
- Other Business Support Services
- Company Type
- Unspecified
- Employment Type
- Unspecified
- Monthly Salary Range
- Unspecified
- Number of Vacancies
- Unspecified