Stamford High School IB MYP Personal Project Coordinator

Stamford High School: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Personal Project Coordinator
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

General Statement:

International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) student candidates must successfully complete an extra-curricular Personal Project. The Personal Project requires students to plan for and reflect on the organizational stages of a project that lead to learning and personal growth. The IBMYP Personal Project Coordinator works with students in 10th grade.

Major Responsibilities:

The IBMYP Personal Project Coordinator will:

• Educate students colleagues parents and the wider community with the Personal Project
• promote the importance of the Personal Project to students colleagues parents and the wider community
• identify safety issues (risk assessment and child protection)
• maintain and revise a school-specific Personal Project handbook and resources in cooperation with the IB MYP Coordinator
• manage Personal Project records and reports
• periodically engage in meetings with students
• report on student progress to personal project supervisors parents and the IB MYP Coordinator
• promote and publicize student achievements with Personal Projects
• maintain and revise Personal Projects policy statements in cooperation with the IB MYP Coordinator
• recruit and hire Personal Project supervisors in cooperation with the IB MYP Coordinator
• match each student with a Personal Project supervisor in cooperation with the IB MYP Coordinator
• provide leadership for the Personal Project team
• provide professional development and support Personal Project supervisors
• inform and work with Personal Project supervisors
• ensure consistency across the programme through ongoing contact with Personal Project supervisors where appropriate
• Communicate moderation results to students and supervisors
• Work with supervisors and colleagues to reflect on challenges and successes from Internal Assessment Report to prepare recommendations for moving forward
• educate students on all aspects of the Personal Project experience including interim deadlines
• educate students on the meaning and purpose of the Personal Project outcomes
• assist students with clarifying and developing the attributes of the IB learner profile and approaches to learning skills
• support students in understanding ethical concerns and international-mindedness
• develop purposeful reflection skills through individual interviews group discussions and teaching strategies
• provide feedback on student reflections
• assist students in identifying personal goals in relation to their product and learning goal
• discuss goals and achievements in regular meetings
• provide ongoing guidance and support to students
• monitor the range and balance of experiences undertaken by individuals
• advise and monitor progress towards meeting the Personal Project learning outcomes as specified in the Personal Project Objectives
• periodically review students Personal Project progress with supervisors
• attend recruiting sessions to explain the Personal Project.

Qualifications:

• A valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification.
• Current teacher at Stamford High School.
• Preference will be given to current IB MYP teachers IBDP teachers and School Counselors (068).
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• Evidence of organizational ability and willingness to pursue tasks to successful completion.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with students parents and peers.

Compensation:

• If 30 or less candidates are enrolled in the program a stipend of $1200 be paid.
• If 31-60 candidates are enrolled in the program a stipend of $1700 will be paid.
• If 60 or more candidates are enrolled in the program a stipend of $2200 will be paid.

The stipend will be paid in one installment in March of each year of the contract

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions about this posting please contact Laura DAllesandro ().

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.