Secondary School IBDPHS Coordinator (fmd)

Potsdam-Mittelmark - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BBIS has an opening for a Secondary School IBDP/HS Coordinator (f/m/d)

Contract: limited teacher contract (two years intially)
Start: 2026
Limited until 2028
Full-Time: 30 teaching hours per week / 40 working hours per week /
Renumeration: Teacher salary according to classification and stipend

The IBDP/HS Coordinator ensures the mission of BBIS is supported in coordination of the Grade 11-12 Program. The DP Coordinator is a member of the Extended Leadership Team and leads department heads and teachers in the appropriate implementation and delivery of the IB programs and in the coordination and development of the Grade 11-12 programme. The DP/HS Coordinator works with teachers and is involved in whole school planning. They fulfill a range of duties and responsibilities to attend to the whole child and to ensure the smooth day to day running of the school. They are firmly committed to inclusive education equitable access and support for diverse learners and they are part of a leadership team that provides systems that support academic social-emotional and well-being needs of students.

Ideal Characteristics

Global Citizen - uphold the BBIS global citizenship values of ethics diversity global issues communication service leadership and sustainable lifestyle.
Collaborative - able to work with community members to a common purpose
Organized able to meet deadlines set long range plans and follow through.
Communicator - strong communication skills providing clarity coherence and thoughtful dialogue to discussions.
Team Builder - understands and works towards the building of strong teams.
Resilient - able to work through difficulties and knows how to ask for support when needed.
Learner - interested in growing skills in themselves and in the educators they work with.
Problem Solver - considers multiple ways to solve problems and is able to discern which best serves our population.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Ideal Characteristics

Global Citizen - uphold the BBIS global citizenship values of ethics diversity global issues communication service leadership and sustainable lifestyle.
Collaborative - able to work with community members to a common purpose
Organized able to meet deadlines set long range plans and follow through.
Communicator - strong communication skills providing clarity coherence and thoughtful dialogue to discussions.
Team Builder - understands and works towards the building of strong teams.
Resilient - able to work through difficulties and knows how to ask for support when needed.
Learner - interested in growing skills in themselves and in the educators they work with.
Problem Solver - considers multiple ways to solve problems and is able to discern which best serves our population.

Responsibilities of the Role
This role directly links to our strategic aims and definitions of learning and has responsibilities in the following areas:

Student Life

Coordinate and plan celebratory milestones for the Grade 11-12 Program for students and families.
Support transition from the MYP to the DP/HS Programme.
Lead student course choice and provide information and guidance for students and guardians.
Help program students into courses and review students schedules.
Ensure assessment is balanced and applied.
Ensure equitable access to courses pathways and subject choices.
Cooperate with the careers advisor to contribute to students long-range plans.
Subject Choice - Oversee any subject changes providing guidance and support for students.
Collaborate with the boarding team to provide support for boarding student well-being.
Work with teams to help plan and execute special events relating to student well-being care and curriculum.
Contribute to tiered student support structures (academic social-emotional well-being).
Collaborate with learning support counseling boarding and safeguarding teams within a coherent support framework.

Curriculum and Assessment

Lead inclusive curriculum design and assessment practices.
Use assessment data to inform tiered instructional and intervention decisions.
Ensure accessibility accommodations and adjustments are systematically planned and monitored.
Ensure that all curriculum documentation is up-to-date implemented and available to pedagogical staff.
Work with Heads of Department to identify and keep samples of excellent student work.
Ensure coursework is submitted in a way that it can be accessed for future accessibility if needed.
Lead the process of developing or reviewing the schools curriculum documents including the subject group overviews ATL Assessed Criteria and any other scope and sequence documents.
Lead the development implementation and continued use and revision of policies (some examples may include: school language policy assessment policy special needs policy and academic integrity policy)
Participate in the cyclical review of subject curricula.
Propose changes deemed necessary in the interest of better implementation and delivery of the IB curricula.
Ensure that the curriculum is mapped using the relevant BBIS software.
Organize (with Admin support) assessments (including mock exams Diploma subject exams) and oversee where applicable the standardization of internal assessments.
Organize and oversee all mock exams and final IBDP exams.
Work with teachers to ensure the timely submission of coursework.
Contribute to the review and implementation of the reporting process.
Liaise with the self-taught languages coordinator to ensure that self-taught students are meeting the requirements of the program;
Work with ToK EE and CAS coordinators providing support mentorship and coordination for the Core

Teaching and Learning

Support inclusive instructional practices aligned with universal design and differentiation.
Support teachers in implementing tiered interventions within classrooms and programs.
Coordinate data-informed decision-making within an MTSS framework.
Support transition of new faculty with regard to access understanding and training of new teachers.
Coordinate professional development - Make recommendations regarding professional development opportunities on and off campus in accordance with the schools budget action plan and yearly goals Use past PD to plan future attendance to ensure equality of opportunity and to identify on-going needs and to complete authorization and program evaluation forms. Suggest workshops and conferences to management and staff and attend PD events like regional conferences to keep abreast of general educational and IB developments.
Serve as an instructional coach.
Ensure that the curriculum promotes students making connections thinking conceptually and critically and reflecting on their own learning.
Work with HoDs to ensure that teaching and learning are differentiated to meet students needs and that there is both vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum.
Lead the learning and implementation of teaching and learning policies and procedures (example: but not limited to academic integrity language policy assessment policy homework policy)
Promote inquiry based learning and cooperation.
Use data to identify track and support student progress and well-being and coordinate with appropriate faculty/departments to arrange intervention and follow up.
To facilitate data protocols for internal and external standardized assessments.
Provide mentorship for faculty members as required by the relevant German ministry/authorities

Communication

Communicate with the school community about inclusive practices supports and pathways.
Provide transparency around how student support systems function across the DP/HS Programme.
Promote and bring visibility to the positive outcomes of student experiences.
Communicate regularly about the process of implementation and how all requirements of the IB concerning the implementation of the program are adhered to.
Regularly conduct general sessions about the DP/HS Programme for the whole school community and for interest groups within the community for example parent information sessions.
Provide a liaison between the school and the IB. Respond to requests for information from the IB.
Circulate all relevant information received from the IB and ensure that teachers and other staff are kept up to date with current developments in the program.
Meet students and parents as needed to discuss the DP/HS Programme as part of the admissions and/or transition.
Support and advise teaching staff regarding the administration of the IB Diploma program and ensuring that all coursework and examination requirements are met by the stipulated deadlines.
Ensure that the registration uploaded coursework post results services are accurate and timely.
Draft and share important organizational documents such as examination schedules invigilation schedules internal assessment calendars etc
Be available to students for consultation upon results release during the summer holiday to receive distribute and if necessary query and challenge the IB Diploma results.

School Improvement & Growth

Contribute to the development and refinement of school-wide MTSS and inclusion frameworks.
Align accreditation and authorization work with inclusion and equity goals.
Participate on and lead school improvement teams relating to teaching and learning informed by data.
Accreditation & Authorizations Lead teams through review and preparation of documentation required for authorization evaluation or accreditations.
Participate in teacher recruitment as appropriate.
Support teacher growth and improvement.
Contribute to the schools educational strategic planning and the implementation of the plan.
Prepare an annual report of program outcomes (where applicable exam or assessment results) to management.
Work with the MYP and PYP Coordinators on school wide matters relating to teaching and learning.
Participate in the development of the DP/HS action planning manage and monitor the plans and participate in the formulation of the schools strategic development plan and other requirements of accrediting bodies.

About us

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run state-approved inclusive English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germanys capital region and beyond. As one of Europes leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary Middle and Diploma years of the current school year 2025/26 our school teaches around 900 students who represent over 75 nationalities.

WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:

Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm we are improving day by day the educational level and you too can have an impact on this ride.
Using our professional trainingto prepare you optimally for your task.
Pushing boundaries. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
Having fun at work and beyond.Joining our team events theres always something to celebrate! Or using our fitness offers to get balanced.
Feeling at home.Enjoying our green campus our relocation service and the international open-minded community.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM

In line with our mission inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible compassionate global citizens. As such we encourage applications for all positions from all qualified candidates including those who identify as BIPOC those with (dis)abilities LGBTQ individuals and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.

YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:

Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile e.g. LinkedIn)
Video-interview (ca. 45 minutes)
On-Site Interview (ca. 60 minutes)
Optional Reference Check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
Mandatory Compliance Documents - Submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles
Protection Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check Child Protection Training etc.)
Feedback and / or Offer

You will hear from us within 3 working days after each process step.

Required Experience:

Global Citizen - uphold the BBIS global citizenship values of ethics diversity global issues communication service leadership and sustainable lifestyle.
Collaborative - able to work with community members to a common purpose
Organized able to meet deadlines set long range plans and follow through.
Communicator - strong communication skills providing clarity coherence and thoughtful dialogue to discussions.
Team Builder - understands and works towards the building of strong teams.
Resilient - able to work through difficulties and knows how to ask for support when needed.
Learner - interested in growing skills in themselves and in the educators they work with.
Problem Solver - considers multiple ways to solve problems and is able to discern which best serves our population.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Ideal Characteristics

Global Citizen - uphold the BBIS global citizenship values of ethics diversity global issues communication service leadership and sustainable lifestyle.
Collaborative - able to work with community members to a common purpose
Organized able to meet deadlines set long range plans and follow through.
Communicator - strong communication skills providing clarity coherence and thoughtful dialogue to discussions.
Team Builder - understands and works towards the building of strong teams.
Resilient - able to work through difficulties and knows how to ask for support when needed.
Learner - interested in growing skills in themselves and in the educators they work with.
Problem Solver - considers multiple ways to solve problems and is able to discern which best serves our population.

Responsibilities of the Role
This role directly links to our strategic aims and definitions of learning and has responsibilities in the following areas:

Student Life

Coordinate and plan celebratory milestones for the Grade 11-12 Program for students and families.
Support transition from the MYP to the DP/HS Programme.
Lead student course choice and provide information and guidance for students and guardians.
Help program students into courses and review students schedules.
Ensure assessment is balanced and applied.
Ensure equitable access to courses pathways and subject choices.
Cooperate with the careers advisor to contribute to students long-range plans.
Subject Choice - Oversee any subject changes providing guidance and support for students.
Collaborate with the boarding team to provide support for boarding student well-being.
Work with teams to help plan and execute special events relating to student well-being care and curriculum.
Contribute to tiered student support structures (academic social-emotional well-being).
Collaborate with learning support counseling boarding and safeguarding teams within a coherent support framework.

Curriculum and Assessment

Lead inclusive curriculum design and assessment practices.
Use assessment data to inform tiered instructional and intervention decisions.
Ensure accessibility accommodations and adjustments are systematically planned and monitored.
Ensure that all curriculum documentation is up-to-date implemented and available to pedagogical staff.
Work with Heads of Department to identify and keep samples of excellent student work.
Ensure coursework is submitted in a way that it can be accessed for future accessibility if needed.
Lead the process of developing or reviewing the schools curriculum documents including the subject group overviews ATL Assessed Criteria and any other scope and sequence documents.
Lead the development implementation and continued use and revision of policies (some examples may include: school language policy assessment policy special needs policy and academic integrity policy)
Participate in the cyclical review of subject curricula.
Propose changes deemed necessary in the interest of better implementation and delivery of the IB curricula.
Ensure that the curriculum is mapped using the relevant BBIS software.
Organize (with Admin support) assessments (including mock exams Diploma subject exams) and oversee where applicable the standardization of internal assessments.
Organize and oversee all mock exams and final IBDP exams.
Work with teachers to ensure the timely submission of coursework.
Contribute to the review and implementation of the reporting process.
Liaise with the self-taught languages coordinator to ensure that self-taught students are meeting the requirements of the program;
Work with ToK EE and CAS coordinators providing support mentorship and coordination for the Core

Teaching and Learning

Support inclusive instructional practices aligned with universal design and differentiation.
Support teachers in implementing tiered interventions within classrooms and programs.
Coordinate data-informed decision-making within an MTSS framework.
Support transition of new faculty with regard to access understanding and training of new teachers.
Coordinate professional development - Make recommendations regarding professional development opportunities on and off campus in accordance with the schools budget action plan and yearly goals Use past PD to plan future attendance to ensure equality of opportunity and to identify on-going needs and to complete authorization and program evaluation forms. Suggest workshops and conferences to management and staff and attend PD events like regional conferences to keep abreast of general educational and IB developments.
Serve as an instructional coach.
Ensure that the curriculum promotes students making connections thinking conceptually and critically and reflecting on their own learning.
Work with HoDs to ensure that teaching and learning are differentiated to meet students needs and that there is both vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum.
Lead the learning and implementation of teaching and learning policies and procedures (example: but not limited to academic integrity language policy assessment policy homework policy)
Promote inquiry based learning and cooperation.
Use data to identify track and support student progress and well-being and coordinate with appropriate faculty/departments to arrange intervention and follow up.
To facilitate data protocols for internal and external standardized assessments.
Provide mentorship for faculty members as required by the relevant German ministry/authorities

Communication

Communicate with the school community about inclusive practices supports and pathways.
Provide transparency around how student support systems function across the DP/HS Programme.
Promote and bring visibility to the positive outcomes of student experiences.
Communicate regularly about the process of implementation and how all requirements of the IB concerning the implementation of the program are adhered to.
Regularly conduct general sessions about the DP/HS Programme for the whole school community and for interest groups within the community for example parent information sessions.
Provide a liaison between the school and the IB. Respond to requests for information from the IB.
Circulate all relevant information received from the IB and ensure that teachers and other staff are kept up to date with current developments in the program.
Meet students and parents as needed to discuss the DP/HS Programme as part of the admissions and/or transition.
Support and advise teaching staff regarding the administration of the IB Diploma program and ensuring that all coursework and examination requirements are met by the stipulated deadlines.
Ensure that the registration uploaded coursework post results services are accurate and timely.
Draft and share important organizational documents such as examination schedules invigilation schedules internal assessment calendars etc
Be available to students for consultation upon results release during the summer holiday to receive distribute and if necessary query and challenge the IB Diploma results.

School Improvement & Growth

Contribute to the development and refinement of school-wide MTSS and inclusion frameworks.
Align accreditation and authorization work with inclusion and equity goals.
Participate on and lead school improvement teams relating to teaching and learning informed by data.
Accreditation & Authorizations Lead teams through review and preparation of documentation required for authorization evaluation or accreditations.
Participate in teacher recruitment as appropriate.
Support teacher growth and improvement.
Contribute to the schools educational strategic planning and the implementation of the plan.
Prepare an annual report of program outcomes (where applicable exam or assessment results) to management.
Work with the MYP and PYP Coordinators on school wide matters relating to teaching and learning.
Participate in the development of the DP/HS action planning manage and monitor the plans and participate in the formulation of the schools strategic development plan and other requirements of accrediting bodies.

About us

Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm we are improving day by day the educational level and you too can have an impact on this ride.
Using our professional trainingto prepare you optimally for your task.
Pushing boundaries. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
Having fun at work and beyond.Joining our team events theres always something to celebrate! Or using our fitness offers to get balanced.
Feeling at home.Enjoying our green campus our relocation service and the international open-minded community.

Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile e.g. LinkedIn)
Video-interview (ca. 45 minutes)
On-Site Interview (ca. 60 minutes)
Optional Reference Check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
Mandatory Compliance Documents - Submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles
Protection Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check Child Protection Training etc.)
Feedback and / or Offer

You will hear from us within 3 working days after each process step.

Required Experience:

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