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21 Apr
2023
Teacher Coordinator IB – Primary Years Programme (Poudre School District, Riffenburgh Elementary)
Job Description
Percentage: 50%
Start date: August 2023
Work calendar days: 188 days
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education.
This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position if selected, will retain contract status.
Must have a valid Colorado Educator’s License with appropriate endorsement.
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Summary:
Responsible for coordinating the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring people through intercultural understanding and respect by addressing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic welfare.
Job Tasks:
1. Support:
a. Implementation of the Primary Years Programme, and PYP best practices in classrooms and Specials classrooms through modeling, co-teaching, and co-planning of lessons and units.
b. Grade level teams in revising the Programme of Inquiry (POI) and developing unit of inquiry. c. PYP induction process for new teachers and an inquiry-based learning environment within the school.
2. Coordinate:
a. PYP-related professional development opportunities for staff, including workshops, site visits, curriculum development, and participation on relevant IB Organization (IBO) and IB Americas (IBA) committees.
b. And maintain systems of collaboration for implementation within the school and with sister schools.
c. And facilitate the PYP Student Exhibition.
d. PYP visits from other schools, evaluation visits and the precursor to evaluation, “Self-Study” process.
3. Maintain:
a. School’s assessment documents (including language policy, agreements, curriculum materials, and current POI with planners) in a location accessible to the school community and ensure regular review and update.
b. Records of staff PYP workshop attendance, site visits, and other volunteer work for IBA and IBO.
4. Communicate with the IB community (students, teachers, and families) and as school liaison for IBA/IBO and PSD IB Steering Committee.
5. Collaborate:
a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes.
b. With colleagues in grade-level teams and building-based meetings and discussions, and lead PYP coordinator meetings.
c. With school principal and principals/coordinators at other PSD PYP schools to further PYP partnerships.
d. With school principal to manage the PYP allocated budget.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to:
a. Including and engaging families in the student’s education.
b. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
c. Providing personal and professional excellence.
7. Participate in:
a. Department, team, building, IBARMS (Rocky Mountain Association of World IB Schools) and district meetings and discussions.
b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
d. Professional growth opportunities.
8. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, & Licenses Required:
- Bachelor’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required.
- Successful completion of IB teacher training courses.
- Minimum of five years IB teaching experience.
- Experience instructing students in a classroom setting preferred.
- Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.
- CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.
How to Apply
For full position description and to apply, please visit https://psdschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6506
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org
