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JOB SUMMARY
Serves as the school based International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-related Programs Coordinator providing school, community and system leadership. Works directly with District IB Office, content area offices and school administration to support the implementation and the instructional goals of an IB World School. This position is a full-time, non-teaching position and requires flexible scheduling to accommodate participation in Magnet program and community events outside of regular school hours. The position is a 12-month assignment.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Outside of normal business hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates all aspects of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career-related Programs in grades 9 through 12 for assigned school and provides instructional leadership to the faculty and staff. Collaborates with the IB Program District Coordinator, school administrators, local and global IB World schools, and other offices on an ongoing basis.
• Monitors and observes the implementation of the school improvement plan and makes recommendations. Conducts classroom visits and teacher observation.
• Develops, communicates, and monitors an action plan, aligned to IB Standards and Practices, that promotes program growth and student success, and supports the vision of the school and school district.
• Provides leadership to the school community; regularly keeps faculty and administration informed on IB matters related to the IB Diploma and Career-related Programs and all new/revised IB Programme publications.
• Facilitates outcome based collaborative planning, professional development, and meetings for teachers to develop teacher capacity; provides regular verbal and written feedback to teachers regarding program implementation for purposes of growth and improvement.
• Monitors the academic progress and well-being of students in the program; facilitates support services and contracts when appropriate; serves as mentor for students and conferences with parents. Promotes program awareness, provides student support through parent meetings and school and community information sessions during and outside the instructional day.
• Collects and maintains data, student records and portfolios, shares data analysis and provides quarterly written reports.
• Plans for and delivers summer bridge programs to all IB Programme students and supports multiple projects and initiatives by informing faculty, administration, parents, and students aware of their significance.
• Recruits new students to the program through school visits, information sessions and marketing materials, and responsible for the student application process for the school.
• Manages budget for assigned school and annual budget reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience, preferably in an International Baccalaureate designated school required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of school organization, goals, and objectives with emphasis on curriculum design and instruction.
• Ability to model effective, research-based instructional strategies and promotes a collaborative culture reflective of an IB school.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and to lead a team in program design, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with community and school partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Standard Professional Certificate II (SPC II) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• Lead Worker

People Lead

• This position acts as the lead for 6 to 20 direct staff.
• This position acts as the lead for 101 to 499 indirect staff.

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Train employees
• Direct the work of employees
• Maintain production/sales records
• Provide feedback to assist the supervisor’s assessment of the employee’s performance
• Plan the work
• Instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use
• Perform same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 50% monthly day travel within the county school visits

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