Job Description:

Base Salary:

$54,035.00

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

$500 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New hire education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits:  MA +60 hours max; $1000 for advanced degrees (PhD. or Ed.D.)

Class/Calendar:

Certified Exempt, 187 workdays

Benefits:         

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health, and life insurance

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.

OVERVIEW:

The IB (International Baccalaureate) Coordinator will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Masters preferred
• Current IVP Fingerprint Card
• Recent coursework and training by International Baccalaureate
• Minimum five years successful classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills and resource materials
• Assist students in planning choices for their future IB courses and all elements of the IB core
• Communicate information for the school’s IB Program to students, parents and community
• Ensure that appropriate IB staff members have access to the ManageBac and understand how to use the resources
• Coordinate faculty participation in IB workshops and professional development activities.
• Arrange for new teacher induction into IB, providing information and resources of all relevant aspects of the program including the Approaches to teaching and learning
• Organize regular meetings for discussion, planning, and collaboration for IB teachers within professional learning committees
• Help teachers, students, and parents understand the assessment and grading processes for all IB courses
• Participate in the selection of IB teaching staff
• Maintain copies of all correspondence with the IBO, including forms, documents reports
• Organize and direct procedures for the 5-year program evaluation
• Contribute to the presentation and promotion of IB programs within and outside the school
• Ensure that appropriate textbooks, resources and facilities are available
• Attend IB workshops and professional development activities, inform school current of developments

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
• Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
• Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.