IB Coordinator

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student in every neighborhood is engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and graduates prepared for success in college, career and life. Today, Chicago's public schools are considered by many to be a model for successful urban reform. CPS offers an environment that allows growth, encourages innovation, supports teamwork and fosters the belief that all students, given a positive experience, can learn.

The Department of Magnet, Gifted and International Baccalaureate (MGIB) seeks to ensure that all of Chicago's children and their families have access to quality educational options that meet their diverse educational needs and interests and accelerate them toward their postsecondary goals.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years/Middle Years Programme (PYP/MYP) Coordinator will report to the Director of MGIB. The PYP/MYP Coordinator will be a critical team member for supporting the implementation of IB programmes throughout CPS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day technical support and coaching to existing PYP and MYP schools

• Plan yearly district level IB professional development for teachers, coordinators, principals

• Provide consultation to network chiefs and staff on IB standards and practices.

• Collaborating with the International Baccalaureate organization to support IB programme implementation fidelity in CPS.

• Develop and manage annual budget for new and existing programs.

• Support existing programs in preparing for IB evaluation visits.

• Provide as needed program expertise for elected officials and media.

• Support principals in interviewing IB coordinator and world language positions.

• Schedule and coordinate program specific professional development for teachers and staff at IB schools.

• Develop relationships with external partners to foster program development within the schools.

• Design and lead monthly professional learning community meetings for schools preparing for

programme authorization

• Assist with documenting start-up, incubation, and on-going implementation activities.

• Prepare purchase orders and follow up with budget management concerns as needed.

• Develop communications for program principals and coordinators.

• Assist in preparation of various reports, projects, and presentations.

• Assist in developing program branding materials

• Maintain files, supportive documentation, and data in an organized manner.

• Communicating with IB schools as needed.

• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications for Job:

Skills:

• Demonstrated effective experience as an instructional leader or equivalent educational leadership role that involved implementing successful strategies that improved outcomes for students.
  
  
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency around closing achievement gaps and the need for instructional improvement; can advocate for policy changes.
  
  
• Is a strong communicator; possess excellent speaking, listening and writing skills.
  
  
• Understand how to use multiple sources of data to inform daily decisions to improve instructional practice and instill this practice in others.
  
  
• Demonstrate effective collaboration skills.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills with ability to conduct multiple projects concurrently, both independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
  
  
• Possess a track record of success as demonstrated by superior academic and professional achievement.
  
  

Experience:

• Required: five or more years teaching in a CPS school or education-related field.

• Preferred: Experience teaching or coordinating IB PYP/MYP

Type of Education Required:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree required.