IB MYP COORDINATOR

Report to: The Middle School Principal
Description / Purpose:
The school´s MYP coordinator has a key role to play in the development of the MYP at the school - 50% MYP coordinator and 50% teaching
Duties/Responsibilities:
Coordinates the school’s MYP programme (grade 6-10) in collaboration with the Educational Leadership Team (ELT).


Plans, implements, evaluates, and develops the programme together with Subject Leaders.


Administrates, develops and leads the implementation of the programme in line with the guidelines of IB MYP Principles into Practice and the IB Mission Statement.


Maintains all relevant documentation concerning the MYP.


Ensures that teachers are informed and follow IB regulations.


Supports teachers in all facets of the operation and organisation of the MYP.


Organizes/chairs / participates in meetings within the MYP programme.


Plans for professional development needs.


Informs parents and students about the programme.


Ensures together with the MYP teaching team that students meet the general principles of the IB MYP philosophy.


Cooperates with the DP, PYP coordinators, and Head of Learning to ensure a progression within the programmes.


Has regular meetings with the ELT.


Ensures that the assessment and reporting are implemented according to IB MYP standards.


Organizes IB evaluation visits together with the Principals and Head of Learning.


Teaches a minimum of one course in grades 6-10.


Works with students and teachers to communicate and enforce academic integrity policy.


Responsible for external examinations and other official communications with IB, assisted by the Head of Learning.

Required Qualifications and Attributes:
A university degree


A degree or certification in Education


Extensive experience as an IB MYP teacher and a deep understanding of IB MYP requirements


Self-motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm


Experience and flexibility working in an international school environment


Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills


A strong ability to establish good rapport with students and adults


Ability to maintain confidentiality


Ability to view students with unconditional positive regard


Ability to show initiative and to work independently


Ability to work under pressure


Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)



At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check and a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked.


Contract :
Temporary contract – 50%
Starts: August 5th, 2024
Ends: August 31st, 2024 (with a possibility of prolongation).


Salary:
Fixed base salary with an additional stipend of 3200 SEK/month


Application:
The last day for applications is March 31st, 2024. However, interviews may start taking place before the last date.




WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH
Please send your letter of interest and CV to application@intsch.se and mark the email with “MYP Coordinator”.