Position Type:
Certified Teacher/Instructional Coach - Other

Date Posted:
5/26/2023

Location:
King/Robinson Magnet School (K - 8)

Location:
New Haven Public Schools

Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities:
Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers
New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs.

Salary contingent on degree and years of experience:
23-24 SY: $48,708 - $101,297

International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) Coordinator/Instructional Coach

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: The IB MYP Coordinator/Instructional Coach serves as the curricular, instructional, and professional learning leader of the IB secondary program and is responsible for the development of all phases of the Middle Years Program. Our curriculum is built within, but not limited to, the MYP framework. The MYP Coordinator, as a key part of the Middle School administration, will lead the formulation and execution of planning, implementation, and evaluation processes of the MYP and in executing the school's curricular improvement plans.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The MYP Coordinator will be accountable and responsible for:

• Implementing and developing the MYP curriculum within the spirit of the school's and IB mission and vision statement from candidacy and beyondEnsuring that all IBO databases about the school are up to date and deadlines and procedures from IBO are metDeveloping the strategic plan, leading the authorization and evaluation processesLiaising with the IBO and assuming overall responsibility for administering, distributing, completing, and returning all relevant documentation pertaining to the MYPAttending PLC, Leadership Sessions, Secondary Leadership and Board meetingsInforming administration on budgeting matters including IB Yearly membership, Building Quality Curriculum, costs related to IB visiting team, teachers' IB workshops, and resources and support required for the appropriate implementation of the programMaintaining accurate school and student information via "My IB" and IBIS. Inform and register faculty members to "My IB" accessing the MYP resources and connecting with IB CommunityPlanning and developing strategic action plans, allocation of resources and establishment of priorities to ensure continuous program improvementOverseeing that all stakeholders have access to the MYP framework as prescribed in the latest MYP Standards and Practices, From Principle into Practice and various Subject Group GuidesParticipating in the scheduling process to ensure that the schedule supports concurrency of learning in the MYP to develop holistic individualsProviding advice, and support to all teachers, and keeping stakeholders informed of all current developments with the MYP including advising the appropriate faculty of any new publications relevant to their subject areas and/or positions within the schoolPlans and collaborates with the Leadership Team, IB Coordinators and teachers to develop Language, Assessment, Inclusive Education Need (SEN) and Academic Honesty PoliciesPlanning and leading collaborative meetings and planning, professional development sessions for subject groups and for the whole MYPLiaising, as appropriate, with the IB Diploma and PYP coordinators to facilitate a smooth student transition from one program to the next and to ensure the vertical articulation of the curriculumAssessing and evaluating the professional development needs of MYP teachers and coordinating their participation in IB MYP workshopsInducting new faculty members into the MYP, meetings new parents and students through sessions informing about the MYP and its curriculum framework and requirementsSupervising the community service component of MYP for students in the MYP program. Advising administration and the leadership team of a Community Service Leader from within the faculty membersLeading the MYP through authorization and MYP five-year evaluation proceduresEnsuring that curriculum coordinators and instructional staff are aware of the latest IB publications for appropriate implementation of the program through monitoring and feedbacksLeading and organizing of the Personal Project /Community Projects and training the Personal Project/Community Projects mentors on how to guide participating studentsInform all stakeholders about the requirement and importance of the Personal Project in the final year of the MYPLiaising with the curriculum coordinator to ensures regular curriculum review, and ensures that the planning of the Subject Group Overviews adheres to the subject group requirements as prescribed in the Subject GuidesEnsuring the consistency and development of unit planners in each academic department through collaborative meeting and planning within subject groups and across departmentsMonitoring and sharing feedback with instructional staff for developing MYP unit plannersEnsuring that the planning and teaching of the unit planner includes the IB Learner Profile (LP), Key and Related concepts, Global Context, Approaches to Learning Skills (AtL skills) in all the years of the program and inform teachers for a meaningful integration of International Mindedness, and for the differentiation of teaching and learning strategies for language ability and learning needsProviding leadership that builds and sustains a healthy MYP culture amongst allParticipating in class observations informing teaching and learning through constructive feedbacksCollaborating with subject group teachers ensuring vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum, fostering interdisciplinary learning across the grades and subject groupsEnsuring all subject groups teaching and learning are informed by assessments as per the MYP Subject Group objectives. Promotes culture of formative assessment followed by relevant feedback for progression of learning. Students participates in Summative assessments ensuring consolidation of teaching and learning and enduring understandingEnsuring all subject group teachers participates in 'recording and reporting' of learning experiences through assessments to stakeholders as per school reporting cycle

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience1-3 years of as a Curriculum or MYP Coordinator or a combination of teaching experience and MYP training and knowledge, preferably within an IB school or at a non-profitA creative leader with a proven track record of leading mission, vision and strategic plan driven changeStrong organizational skills and initiativeExcellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skillsCommunicate fluently in written and spoken English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A./M.Ed. or equivalentBilingual or MultilingualExperience with curriculum development and documentation within the IB MYPKnowledge of the IB PYP and IB DP and how the IB MYP accepts students from one program and prepares them for the next programOverall knowledge of the commonalities of each of the IB programs

CERTIFICATION / ENDORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS :
Must Hold a CT Teaching Certification applicable to middle school grades
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month work year. Local 933, New Haven Federation of Teachers

EVALUATION: Evaluation will be conducted by the Principal

NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all duties or a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and applications are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools.