IB DP Curriculum Coordinator - August 2024

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the IB DP Curriculum Coordinator

Diploma Programme: 

• Develop, design, implement and coordinate a high quality IB Diploma programme in Grades 11 and 12 to suit the individual needs of all students 
• Management of all activities related to the IB Diploma programme 
• Cascade and dissimilate information, such as changes to the curriculum and assessment, to subject teachers 
• Provide pedagogical leadership - working closely with Subject Coordinators and Teachers to evaluate implementation of the curriculum 
• Undertake analysis of the impact of teaching on learning throughout the programme, reporting on findings to the Secondary Leadership Team, the Head of School, and the Academic Advisory Board 
• Design and manage an annual IBDP assessment deadline calendar in conjunction with Subject SubCos 
• Monitor Special Educational Needs in liaison with Head of Inclusion and MaG&T Coordinator 
• Supervise CAS coordination to ensure that the CAS programme is an exciting and attractive programme of creativity, activity, and service is implemented according to the current IB requirements 
• Line management and mentorship the Assistant DP Coordinator to ensure that TOK and the Extended Essay is administered according to the requirements in the current guide and that students and teacher-supervisors are fully aware of these requirements 
• Coordinate and administer students enrolled in DP online courses (provided by Pamoja Education) in the designated role of Site-Based Coordinator (SBC) 
• Ensure that requirements for Theory of Knowledge are properly coordinated, and teachers of IB subjects understand the nature and importance of this core subject 
• Make recommendations to the Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic) about IBDP specific professional development needs to support the development of the programme and comply with IB regulations 
• Ensure that the IB Diploma programme supports the needs of students whose mother tongue is not English 
• Promote and monitor Academic Honesty within the IB Diploma programme in the whole school
• Ensure that the school academic integrity policy is aligned with the IB expectations

IBO: 

• Communicate proactively with the IB Regulator 
• Ensure that all students are accurately registered for their IB examinations. 
• Organise and oversee the IB DP examinations 
• Maintain information on and using the IB’s digital platforms 
• Coordinate the self-study, evaluation visits, and progress reports 
• Lead the on-site (or on-line) IBDP consultation visits and external workshop leaders 
• Ensure that the school stays up to date with programme requirements. 

 Administration & Leadership: 

• Develop and implement the IBDP action plan 
• Ensure that teachers are provided with an opportunity for professional development related to the Diploma programme and professional development requirements are met
• Submit requests for special assessment arrangements for candidates with special assessment needs,
• Register candidates for an examination session
• Submit/upload candidates’ assessment material for moderation/marking with any accompanying forms, according to deadlines in this handbook 
• Provide candidates with personal examination schedules and contact the IB by the appropriate deadline where any scheduling conflict may exist 
• Ensure that a secure location is available for the storage of examination papers and other confidential assessment material 
• Communicate with students and parents the IBDP results each year 
• Work closely with the IBMYP Coordinator/Deputy Head of Secondary School
• Be available on campus to meet students and parents with concerns about IB results

 Teachers: 

• Ensure that all IB Diploma programme teachers have access to IB all resources 
• Facilitate the orientation of teachers new to SISD and new to the IB Diploma programme 
• Keep teachers updated and informed about all information published by the IBO. 
• Ensure implementation of appropriate pedagogy 
• Ensure that the programme is appropriately documented and implemented. 
• Encourage the involvement of SISD teachers in the IB Educator Network 
• Organise and oversee the Grade 11 and Grade 12 mock examinations 
• Assist in registration of teachers for IB Diploma programme workshops 
• Monitor on-campus professional development activities. 

 Students: 

• Facilitate the orientation of students new to the IB Diploma programme 
• Organise and coordinate the IBDP course selection process
• Provide continuous support to Grade 11 & 12 students with regards to personal organisation and time management 
• Ensure successful implementation of the Extended Essay programme 
• Monitor Special Educational Needs in liaison with Head of Inclusion 
• Maintain a continuous academic monitoring process, involving Grade 11 & 12 students, their parents and their teachers 

Position Requirements 

Education

• Postgraduate teaching qualification 
• Qualification in leadership and management (desirable) 

Experience

• Leadership experience in a secondary school environment 
• IBDP Teaching experience 
• Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to demonstrable improvement in standards and achievement 

Competencies

• An enthusiastic and passionate leader with a deep understanding of the requirements and demands of the IBDP curriculum 
• Committed to IB Philosophy 
• A positive, flexible, ‘can do’ work ethic. 
• Dynamic and innovative leader with a passion for education 
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills 
• Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships with teachers, students and parents 
• Motivation to work with, develop and help young people 
• Calm and approachable manner, able to work under pressure 
• Excellent standards of personal presentation
• Enjoyment of working in a positive, collaborative team environment with the values of honesty, integrity and mutual support at the core. 
• Knowledge of Child Protection/Safeguarding 
• An enthusiasm for engaging with diverse cultures tempered only with high levels of patience and adaptability 

Please send your application to: hr@sisd.ae

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