Role: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator

Time allotted: Coordination responsibilities: 85%; this role involves Design teaching one (1) course

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 

Position Overview

Dwight Global Online School, which was recently named the #2 best online high school in the United States by Newsweek magazine, is seeking an innovative and skilled IB DP Coordinator for its online DP Programme.  The ideal candidate is a flexible and innovative team player with a gift for igniting the spark of genius in online students around the world.  This position is fully remote. This role also carries a teaching assignment. 

About Dwight Global

Dwight Global, the online program of Dwight School in New York City, was founded in 2014 with the goal of taking Dwight’s mission of igniting the spark of genius in every child and translating it into the cloud. Now with online students and teachers living in over 45 countries, Dwight Global has recently been named a top online school by Newsweek and niche.com. Combining real-time video conference seminars, individual online tutorials, and optional residential experiences, Dwight Global provides the best elements of a day school, boarding school, and online school.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum

• Monitor and maintain records of the effective implementation of inquiry and the Core into the classroom.
• Manage the process of curriculum review and development for each of the six subject groups to ensure continuing quality and alignment.
• Support in the development of curriculum.
• Ensure that faculty are conversant with all DP publications and share this information with all relevant areas of the Dwight community.
• Ensure that teachers are kept informed of relevant correspondence received from the IB and respond to all necessary requests.
• Ensure that the IB Learner Profile and ATL Skills are an integral part of the DP curriculum.
• Ensure that the concept of international mindedness permeates all subject programs.
• Work with the Theory of Knowledge Coordinator to integrate TOK into all subjects.
• Work with the CAS Coordinator to meet CAS expectations and integrate CAS into the curriculum.
• Work with the Extended Essay Coordinator to provide guidance on the Extended Essay to teachers and students.

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure and carry out all regulations set by the IBO concerning programs and procedures.
• Lead and prepare IB Pilot Documentation.
• Manage the IB DP Program Assistant.
• Oversee the Core.
• Support in accreditation (IB, Cognia, World Academy of Sport, etc)
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to all relevant areas of the school community.
• Promote positive public relations and communications within the programs and with all stakeholders (e.g., information nights, student DP exhibitions, admissions evenings).
• Organize internal assessment timelines.
• Ensure that students are appropriately registered for IB examinations.
• Organize and administer the IB examinations (both Mocks and May exams).
• Collect and review predicted grades from DP teachers in June (Year 1), December, and April (Year 2).
• Organize analysis of student performance and assessment data.
• Ensure the timely sending of materials to IB for assessment and monitoring.
• Support IB Deans in Grade 10 course selection for DP courses in close coordination with the College Counseling team.
• Manage the DP budget in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Maintain a strong awareness of all policies, procedures, and operating timelines.

Faculty Support & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach IB teachers.
• Work with the Librarian, Director of Technology, Heads of Department, Head of Quest, Admissions, College Counseling, and Senior Leadership to align the IB Program with the school's mission.
• Collaborate with Team Leads to review all Scope and Sequence maps for each subject.
• Work with Team Leads and DG Heads of Department to strengthen skill and content vertical alignment for grades 9–12.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing individual student plans and intervention strategies.

Professional Development & Community Engagement

• Provide current IB Diploma Program information to DP teachers, Registrar, College Guidance, and IB Leads
• Plan and lead DP faculty meetings.
• Provide DP faculty with up-to-date PD information and training opportunities.
• Ensure that all DP faculty members have attended the appropriate level of DP training.
• Produce annual and longitudinal analyses of DP results each September.
• Ensure that the College Counseling department receives current information about IB Diploma recognition requirements worldwide.
• Maintain a high level of engagement with the IB community.
• Ensure that teaching and learning promote the IB Learner Profile and uphold the values of the IB Mission Statement.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in education, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, or a related field (preferred but not always required).
• 3-5+ years in an IB World School 
• IB Certification (such as IB DP Coordination training) or significant experience with IB schools.
• Strong organizational skills to manage deadlines, compliance, and reporting for the IB.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with online teaching and learning
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight Global community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, humor, hard work,  and flexibility to the school environment