Job Title: IB PYP Coordinator

Department: Administrative
Reports to: Head of School
Status: Full time-Exempt (salary)

FTE: 1.0
Duration: 12 months

Effective start date: Preferably July 01, 2024

Duration: Rolling 12 months

International School of Portland (ISP), located in beautiful Oregon is an independent, coeducational, total language immersion IB-PYP day school for 350 students, Pre-K (3-year-olds) - Grade 5. The mission of the School is to inspire children to become global citizens through an inquiry-based learning environment in multiple languages and cultures. It is located just south of downtown Portland, Oregon on the edge of the Waterfront District, making this close-knit campus with outdoor playground areas attractive to families on both sides of the river.

The centrally located campus provides an urban environment where students benefit from easy access to the Oregon Ballet, the Portland Japanese Garden, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland Art Museum, and so much more! The School functions in five buildings, the most recent being Learners' Hall, which houses classrooms, a library, and some offices.

For 30+ years, ISP has provided a warm, multicultural environment where children experience full language immersion from preschool through Grade 5 in three language tracks: Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese. The importance of Play through Inquiry is also the cornerstone of our unique programming.

Small classes and an inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum enable the students to acquire language fluency and cultural competence as they learn to pursue knowledge beyond the classroom and throughout life. The engaging and robust academic program is taught primarily by native speakers from around the world.

Today, our school is actively recruiting for the exciting position opening of IB-PYP Coordinator. Ideally, this position will begin effective July 01, 2024. We desire someone who loves kids, loves play, loves building an environment of playful inquiry, and whose lived experience helps expand our diverse global community. We seek a professional leader adept at attracting, retaining, and supporting a strong educational team; building and providing parent engagement/education programming; and collaborating effectively with the senior educational leadership team while bringing excellence and equity in education to children and families in our community. A creative, compassionate, thoughtful, patient, and highly organized leader who is excited to join our dynamic team of world educators. This position will be an Educational Leadership Team (ELT) member, reporting to the Head of Early Childhood. The ideal candidate must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities.

General Summary

As a full-time 12-month position, the PYP coordinator needs to understand and promote the beliefs and values reflected in the IB philosophy and facilitate their incorporation into the school curriculum. The PYP coordinator collaborates with faculty and staff to develop and implement the written, taught and the assessed curriculum.

This position works together with the Educational Leadership Team (ELT) consisting of The Head of School, Head of Early Childhood, Instructional Coach, and Head of Student Support Services, to implement and promote the values, philosophies and expectations of International School of Portland's mission and vision. As a member of the ELT, they are expected to actively integrate the IB Learner Profile into all aspects of their workday and model the profile through their own behavior. The PYP coordinator shares the responsibility for pedagogical leadership with the Educational Leadership Team. The PYP coordinator makes recommendations for resources in support of the PYP program and helps create systems to inventory resources.

The PYP Coordinator works with students, parents, and teachers to promote the success of all students by supporting access, equity, and educational justice. They continually work to develop their own cultural competence and facilitate the development of the cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills of all school personnel.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passionate about the mission and vision of the school.

• Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful and creative problem solver

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Commitment to the IB standards and a positive attitude toward facilitating and supporting teachers Implementing those standards

• Collaborative team player who can work together with teachers, the admin team and work independently.

• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate information in the most efficient manner possible

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse pool of personalities

• Comfortable proactively learning new technology and suggesting technology related solutions.

• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with Google Suite (gmail, google docs, google calendar) Advanced skills utilizing online database software. Specific experience using Achieve is a plus.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• During peak activity periods, this position may be requested to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week.

• Capable of quickly traveling to multiple locations on school campus including up and down hills, lifting or otherwise carrying 40 pounds, traveling up/down flights of stairs, standing and sitting for long durations, typing for continuous hours on a computer keyboard, and reading information on a computer screen.

• Ability to travel occasionally to attend off site events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years experience as a curriculum or PYP Coordinator or a combination of teaching experience and PYP training and knowledge
• Communicate fluently in written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual: Communicate fluently in written and spoken English and or any of the languages taught at the school: Spanish, Japanese or Mandarin Chinese
• Comfortable in an international community with experience living and/or traveling overseas and studying other languages
• Experience as an instructional coach
• Event planning experience is preferred but not necessary
• Experience with the IB Evaluation process
• Experience with Toddle as a platform for planning, evidencing, and communications
• Experience with graphic design/publications software (Adobe suite, Canva, etc)
• Any other combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the candidate is likely to possess the skill, knowledge, ability and trait characteristics essential for this position may be considered.

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We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value a diverse workforce to attain our mission and support our community.

To be considered for this position, please provide (1) a cover letter that describes how your background, work experience and skills make you a great candidate for this position, and (2) a current resume in addition to:

• Completed Employment Application
• Copies of Degree(s)
• References or Letters of Recommendation
• No new H1-B sponsorship available

**Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Oregon Department of Education Background Check http://www.ode.state.or.us/services/transportation/forms/2282-M.pdf ***