IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
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International School of Texas
Position Description:International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator
Classification: Professional - Full Time Exempt
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits available
About the International School of Texas
In September 2013 The International School of Texas was founded by a group of 13 brave parents who shared a common vision of an exceptional education for their children: one that is marked by free thought equal opportunity and the development of our core values of Respect Integrity Confidence Intellect and Service. Over the years that passed IST quickly outgrew its initial location and moved into a newly completed campus west of August of 2024 we opened the doors to our new state-of-the-art campus in the rolling hills of Bee Cave and we launched our first cohort of high school students.
Since 2017 IST has been an authorized International Baccalaureate World School currently offering the PYP and MYP. We are a candidate school for the Diploma Programme*. The International School of Texas is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophya commitment to high-quality challenging international educationthat we believe is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) the Middle Years Programme (MYP) the Diploma Programme (DP) or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit.
Our Core Values:Respect Integrity Confidence Intellect Service
The International School of Texas is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Overview
Responsible to: The Head of Secondary
Job Purpose:
The IBDPC is a key leadership position in the Secondary School and is responsible for the coordination and development of the IBDP in Grades 1112 (G1112). The IBDPC is involved in the whole-school implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs and is the direct point of contact with the IB in matters pertaining to the IBDP. Teaches one class.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting the Secondary Principal in the effective leadership and management of the Secondary School with a specific focus on G1112.
Overseeing the running of the IBDP Personal Project (PP) and Creative Action Service (CAS) Program.
Ensuring 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 School Vision and Mission.
Mentoring teachers and modeling good inquiry practice in the classrooms.
Overseeing curriculum review and facilitating curriculum development across the whole school.
Supporting teachers in the development of assessment tools in line with the schools assessment policy.
Ensuring that G1112 have a well-organized curriculum that ensures a smooth transition from the previous and following grades.
Ensuring that the planning and teaching of the IB Learner Profile (LP) and of Approaches to Learning Skills (ATL skills) show a coherent development from G1112.
Developing and using assessment results to lead curriculum review and development and ensuring that these results are used where appropriate in reflection upon teaching practice.
Supporting and advising teaching staff regarding the administration of the IBDP.
Providing orientation sessions for all new staff as necessary.
Assessing the professional development needs of teachers and coordinating their participation in appropriate workshops.
Engaging with all stakeholders (students teachers parents etc.) in working to support students.
Preparing documentation for authorization/accreditation as and when required.
Establishing/maintaining links with other schools in the region.
Providing information to students and parents on the most appropriate pathways from Grade 6 through the MYP and into the DP as well as the schools graduation requirements.
Conducting oneself in a professional manner at all times including meeting deadlines punctually behaving in a polite and understanding way towards colleagues during meetings and all other times.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
