This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with at least two years of ib (international baccalaureate) experience to demonstrate leadership and in-depth knowledge at asfc. advanced spanish language skills are required.
general objective of the position:
* play a central role in leading the development, implementation, and improvement of the academic programming for grades 6-12.
* this requires careful planning, coordination, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure and assist in the application process to become an myp school. Integrate these programs into our educational offerings.
* lead and organize the implementation of the school program to obtain ib certification for myp if appropriate within the designated section.
daily:
* collaborate with teachers and relevant staff to align academic goals with the school's overall educational objectives.
* stay informed about educational trends, research, and best practices.
* provide ongoing support for teachers to implement curriculum changes effectively.
weekly:
* review unit and lesson plans, providing constructive feedback to teachers.
* conduct class observations, offering feedback to enhance instructional practices.
* preview new instructional materials and coordinate pilot programs with teachers.
monthly:
* lead the creation, review, update, and implementation of the upper school curriculum.
* ensure alignment with national and international standards and best educational practices.
* lead teacher training sessions to foster professional growth.
* develop a comprehensive plan for the successful integration of the myp framework into the designated section.
* study and evaluate new instructional techniques, recommending their implementation when appropriate.
* coordinate professional development days and activities, including evaluations.
* create and implement educational plans tailored to meet the needs of upper school students.
* gather and analyze data to inform instructional decisions and school improvement initiatives.
annual:
* compile final grades, write year-end comments, conduct classroom inventories, and organize student portfolios.
* reflect on the academic year, plan for summer professional development, and facilitate teacher-led and student-led conferences.
* provide reports and presentations on curriculum outcomes to school administrators and stakeholders.
event:
* attend after-hours school events, engage in professional development, and participate in social service initiatives.
* supervise extracurricular activities, plan parent engagement activities, and collaborate with external organizations.
* participate in civil protection exercises and activities.
* attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay connected with other academic coordinators.
* build a professional network for sharing ideas, resources, and experiences.
the person who holds the position must:
* lead the creation, review, update, and implementation of the upper school curriculum.
* ensure alignment with national and international standards and best educational practices.
* develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the middle/high school curriculum and standards, incorporating innovative teaching methods.
* differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs, collaborating with special education staff for students with ieps.
* incorporate educational technology tools to enhance learning and foster digital literacy.
* collaborate with colleagues across departments to promote a cohesive educational experience.
* participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational research and trends.
* actively participate in or lead extracurricular activities and school committees.
* engage in reflective practices to continually improve teaching effectiveness.
* adhere to school policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
specific qualifications required:
* teaching credential/license
additional requirements:
* educational planning experience / elaboración de planeación educativa
* knowledge of ib program / conocimiento en ib program
* advanced digital skills / habilidades digitales avanzadas
* advanced english proficiency / inglés avanzado
* experience teaching in secondary education / experiencia en secundaria o bachillerato
* teaching certification in relevant subject area
* experience as a curriculum coordinator, preferably in secondary education
* effective communication / comunicación efectiva
* teamwork / trabajo en equipo
* responsibility / responsabilidad
* proactivity / proactividad
* problem-solving skills / resolución de problemas
* availability / disponibilidad de horario
* customer service skills / atención a cliente interno y externo
* organization and cleanliness / organización y limpieza
* open to feedback / abierto a la retroalimentación
* apostille degree (for visa requirements)
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