Job Title:  IB PYP Coordinator

Department:  Primary

FTE/ Benefits Status:  Full-time

Supervisor: Assistant Head of School for Academics

Visa eligibility:  Not Eligible

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society.  ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-high school, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary: By collaborating closely with teachers, administrators, and the IB regional office, the coordinator assumes responsibility for the comprehensive implementation of the curriculum, encompassing tasks such as documentation, reporting, analysis, and evaluation within the spirit of the school’s mission statement

Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

IB Coordinator Responsibilities at ISDenver:

• Ensure consistency and cohesion in PYP between all ECE and Primary divisions 

• Comprehensive and coherent PYP curriculum implementation 

• Prepare, plan, and facilitate unit grade-level teacher planning retreats

• Review and Analyze POI - ensuring K1 - G5 alignment reflecting standards

• Meets with Assistant Head of School , Division Directors, and Heads of programs to 

• Organize semester reports and timeline

• Monitor and review ISD curriculum standards and POI cohesion 

• Learning Management System (LMS) - Manage Global Use and Operations including:

• Training LMS for teachers and parents

• Monitor (not evaluate) the LMS expectations 

• Manages LMS progress reports and unit reports for K1- G5 

• LMS technical support 

• Communicate with LMS for maintenance of the LMS platform 

• Ensure that the current standards and curriculum are uploaded in the LMS

• Liaise with IB MYP Coordinator, Faculty Support Director, Division Directors , Assistant Head of School for Academics to develop and ensure continuing professional development that aligns with the wider school strategic plan

• Parent Education - communication and workshops

• Attend grade-level meetings and specialist team meetings

• Coaches individual teachers to teach transdisciplinary units

• Model classroom learning experiences and activities relevant to the unit of inquiry to support teachers in creating learning environments that promote the Primary Years Programme (PYP)

• Lead Grade level lead meetings monthly to mentor and build relationships

• Coordinating certification and training for teachers

• Onboarding training for new hires 

• Self-study and Accreditation for IB

• Participate in IB events, organizations such as: IBARMS

• Attend and support  new and all faculty orientation. 

• Commit to professional development outside of the school day that will strengthen observation & coaching skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for:

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. 

• A model of a continuous learner/growth mindset

• Respect each target language’s identity, program, and accreditation requirements

• A natural collaborator able to interact effectively with a variety of personalities and attitudes

• Able to work strategically with other stakeholders to move the ISDenver education model forward. 

• Encourages a solutions-oriented approach and leads by example 

• Has organizational skills and able to use time efficiently

• Leadership experience with faculty and administration 

• Curriculum development experience (5 years minimum) 

• Working knowledge of school technology resources 

• Proficient in collecting, interpreting, and utilizing data from various assessment tools to inform curriculum development

•  Proven ability to analyze data and accurately report results

• Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent in education/mental health/appropriate field (required)

• Recognized education credentials (ex: CO State License) (preferred)

• English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)

• Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.

• Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)

• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team, and provide direction to others when needed

• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and to exercise sound judgment

• Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school’s programs and reputation

• Experience with or commitment to learning the International Baccalaureate Programme and commitment to delivering the ISDenver curriculum

• Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate

• Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability

• Commitment to learning about and implementing DEIB practices in the classroom and school community

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms and see, talk and hear 

• Exposure to natural elements such as heat and cold

• The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop or kneel

Visual & Environmental Demands:

• Required to use digital displays (e.g., computers, projectors, tablets, monitors) for ~6-8 hours per work day to perform [tasks like planning, grading, or communication].

• Ability to work in environments with standard overhead lighting, including fluorescent or LED fixtures.

• Ability to function effectively in environments with moderate to high noise levels (e.g., classrooms, musical performances, lunchroom(s), crowded hallways).

Cognitive & Executive Demands:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot between tasks as needed.

• Ability to process and follow complex, multi-step instructions provided in both verbal and written formats.

• Capacity to maintain professional boundaries and engage in regular 1:1 or group interactions with students, staff, and the public.

Location and Schedule:  Expected work hours are 7:45am-3:45pm, M-F; you may have to work outside of these hours periodically. This job does not have remote work flexibility. All employees must be based in Denver, CO.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here):

• Generous Time Off: 

• Paid leave for all full-time staff: Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)

• Faculty: summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions)

• Year Round Administrative staff: FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO/year as base FTO

• FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time

• Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental

• Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D

• Supplemental insurance available through Colonial

• Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation

• Tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver

• Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)

• Relocation allowance

• Free daily lunch

• Professional Development opportunities

• Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events

• ...and more! 

To Apply:  Applications are only accepted via ISDenver’s online employment portal.

Interviews: Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions. 

Salary Range: 80-85k

Notes: 

• Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

• All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment.  Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.

• Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.