Coordinator IB-Primary Years Programme Riffenburgh Elementary School

Percentage: 50%

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Remainder of 24-25 school year 

Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $54,329 - $81,728 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 8th, 2024). 

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position and if selected, will retain contract status. 

 
Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement. 

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SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring people through intercultural understanding and respect by addressing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs in addition to academic welfare.

JOB TASKS:

1. Support: 

   a. Implementation of the Primary Years Programme, and PYP best practices in classrooms and Specials classrooms through modeling, co-teaching, and co-planning of lessons and units. 

   b. Grade level teams in revising the Programme of Inquiry (POI) and developing unit of inquiry. 

   c. PYP induction process for new teachers and an inquiry-based learning environment within the school. 

2. Coordinate: 

   a. PYP-related professional development opportunities for staff, including workshops, site visits, curriculum development, and participation on relevant IB Organization (IBO) and IB Americas (IBA) committees. 

   b. And maintain systems of collaboration for implementation within the school and with sister schools. 

   c. And facilitate the PYP Student Exhibition. 

   d. PYP visits from other schools, evaluation visits and the precursor to evaluation, “Self-Study” process. 

3. Maintain: 

   a. School’s assessment documents (including language policy, agreements, curriculum materials, and current POI with planners) in a location accessible to the school community and ensure regular review and update. 

   b. Records of staff PYP workshop attendance, site visits, and other volunteer work for IBA and IBO. 

4. Communicate with the IB community (students, teachers, and families) and as school liaison for IBA/IBO and PSD IB Steering Committee. 

5. Collaborate: 

   a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction and improve student outcomes. 

   b. With colleagues in grade-level teams and building-based meetings and discussions, and lead PYP coordinator meetings. 

   c. With school principal and principals/coordinators at other PSD PYP schools to further PYP partnerships. 

   d. With school principal to manage the PYP allocated budget. 

6. Demonstrate a commitment to: 

   a. Including and engaging families in the student’s education. 

   b. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. 

   c. Providing personal and professional excellence. 

7. Participate in: 

   a. Department, team, building, IBARMS (Rocky Mountain Association of World IB Schools) and district meetings and discussions. 

   b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. 

   c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. 

   d. Professional growth opportunities. 

8. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

9. Perform other duties as assigned.