Ib Myp Curriculum Coordinator

3 days ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai Full time

The MYP Curriculum Coordinator is a key role in the Secondary School leadership team and is responsible for the coordination and development of the MYP in Grades 6-10 (G6-10). The MYP Curriculum Coordinator is involved in the whole-school implementation of the International Baccalaureate MYP and is the direct point of contact with the IB in matters pertaining to the MYP. In addition, the IBMYP Curriculum Coordinator will share in the wider pastoral and co-curricular life of the school.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

This not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. The responsibilities outlined may be modified by the Head of Secondary, upon mutual agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role:
**LEADERSHIP**
- To assist the Head of Secondary and Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic) in the effective leadership and management of the Secondary School, with a specific focus on Grades 6-10 (G6-10).
- Ensure SISD implements IB MYP Standards and Practices to ensure the compliance of the programme.
- To play an active and positive role in regular Secondary Leadership Meetings.
- To lead and manage the MYP in G6-10 meeting or surpassing SISD’s high standards of performance.
- To oversee the effective running of IB MYP Core Aspects, e.g. MYP Personal Project (PP); Community Project; Service as Action programme.
- To ensure a focus on student learning and research-based best practice in teaching are in line with internationally recognized standards and on achieving the aims as outlined in the SISD’s Vision and Mission.
- To lead and coordinate the registration of MYP E-assessment for students.
- To plan and oversee the MYP e-assessment timetable and coordination of examination.
- Lead and facilitate the use of ManageBac for curriculum, learning and assessment with student and parent communication.

**LEARNING AND TEACHING**
- Mentoring teachers and model good inquiry practice in the classrooms.
- Lead professional development sessions for MYP teachers and LSAs.
- Oversee curriculum review and facilitating curriculum development across the whole school.
- Support teachers in the development of assessment tools in line with the school’s assessment policy.
- Ensure that G6-10 have a well-organized balanced curriculum that ensures a smooth transition from the PYP and to the IB DP or IB CP.
- Ensure that the planning and teaching of the IB Learner Profile (LP) and of Approaches to Learning Skills (ATL skills) show a coherent development from G6-10.
- Develop and use assessment results and data to lead curriculum review and development and ensure that these results are used, where appropriate, in reflection upon teaching practice.
- Support and advise teaching staff regarding the administration of the MYP.
- To facilitate collaborative planning among teachers within G6-10.

**PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT**
- Chair regular MYP team meetings at various levels across the school.
- Deliver and help develop MYP information workshops for all staff and parents.
- Identify personal MYP professional development needs and opportunities and for teachers and LSAs.
- Provide induction sessions for all new staff.
- Assess the professional development needs of MYP teachers and coordinate their participation in appropriate workshops.

**COMMUNICATION**
- Engage with all stakeholders (students, teachers, parents) in working to support MYP students.
- Prepare documentation for authorization/accreditation as and when required.
- Act as the liaison between the school and the IB with regards to the MYP consultation/authorisation process and ongoing administration needs.
- Provide content for school through SISDs social media and other publications publicizing and promoting SISD as an IB school of choice.
- Ensure that appropriate student records are maintained through appropriate databases e.g., iSAMS, ManageBac.

**STUDENT SUPPORT**
- Support students through regular and appropriate communication between home and school.
- Work with Student Wellbeing Counsellors and the Boarding team to ensure that teachers are aware of students’ specific learning needs ensuring that these needs are being met using appropriate teaching and learning strategies throughout G6-10.
- Provide information to students and parents on the most appropriate pathways from Grade 6 through the MYP and into the DP and CP.
- Meet potential new parents, answering parents’ questions, addressing their concerns.
- Interview and assess new students when required, admitting, and advising the Head of Marketing & Admissions in offering places.

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Initiate both in-phase and cross-phase liaison where appropriate.
- Support and monitor any teachers as required in pedagogical practice.
- To be available for the MYP e-Assessment results to advise students and parents accordingly.
- Always conduct himself/herself in a professional manner including meeting deadlines punctually, behaving in a polite and understanding way towards



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