IB Coach

Overview: A key aspect of the coach's role in implementing and developing the programme(s) is ensuring that the school embraces the mission of the International Baccalaureate and the learner profile. This involves ensuring that Franklin Academy is able to explicitly demonstrate how the structure of the programme(s) and implementation are furthering both the incorporation of the IB within the guidelines of the Florida Standards.

Employment Schedule : 10 months, full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners
• Evaluates student progress and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
• Manage all aspects of record keeping on IBIS (The IB online record keeping database)
• Ensure teacher adherence to IB specific curriculum, assessments, due dates and best instructional practices
• Mentor teachers on the Learner Profile, individual subject aims and assessment objectives, and how to embed those thoughts throughout the course
• Maintain a calendar of events for students/parents, faculty and community
• Evaluate training needs for faculty, both immediate and long term alongside the IB Head
• Ensure the IB programmes(s) is/are in line with the school's mission and vision
• Maintain clear communication with parents and students
• Maintain and further develop education and marketing of the IB programme(s) to all grades, prospective families, and the community at large
• Be proactive in deepening the IB experience for all, and growing the program where appropriate
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students' learning and well-being.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Actively engages in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Full-time IB Coach Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

• Base Salary
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retention Stipend
• Enrollment Incentive Stipend
• Employer 401K Match (2.5% of Base Salary)

Total Possible Compensation Package: $57,187.50

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription drug, and Vision
• Life insurance and Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Sick, Personal

Franklin Academy is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check (

FRANKLIN ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Franklin Academy not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, sexual orientation or expression, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.


Requirements

• Successful teaching experience within the relevant IB Programme (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme)
• Excellent communication skills including reading, research, interpretation, analysis, data reporting technical writing and public speaking
• Knowledge of the Florida Standards and how they relate to the implementation of the IB
• Strong ability to collect and analyze data to make instructional decisions
• Strong coach of teachers with expertise in observation and feedback
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the school.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional and, helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Seeks ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns and recommending creative solutions.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.
• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Salary Description


$57,187.50