Work collegially within the SLT to support the school s vision, mission and philosophy; support the school s curricular and philosophical commitments as an IB MYP School; and assist the SLT in meeting its planning goals.
Work with the Head of Middle and High School to ensure that the school s curriculum provides a safe, supportive learning environment for students, teachers and all other members of the OIS community at all times.
The MYP Leader is the pedagogical leader of the MYP in the secondary school and as such is responsible for planning and/or leading professional development as well as presenting orientations and other informational programs for parents, teachers and students.
Provide support for the ongoing development of teachers within the MYP framework including identifying, facilitating and encouraging professional development opportunities in relation to the program.
The IB MYP Leader is the link between the school and the necessary IB MYP regional global office to ensure all requirements of IB are carried out as necessary.
The IB MYP Leader is responsible for the curricular program in Grades 6 to 10 and, in all IB MYP related curriculum matters including managing the process of curriculum review and development for each of the eight subject groups to ensure alignment and progression with MYP standards and practices, and ensuring it meets the needs of all the students.
Preparation and documentation with regards to authorisation and evaluation visits as per the school s MYP implementation timeline.
Be familiar with and advise administration and faculty on all IB MYP related documents.
Coordinate/communicate closely with the PYP Leader and IBDP Leader at OIS to ensure the smooth transition of Grade 5 students into MYP and Grade 10 students into the Diploma Programme.
Oversee the MYP budget.
Develop and administer programs to share information between teachers returning from MYP training and the rest of the MYP staff.
Oversee curriculum review and facilitate curriculum development around the themes of international mindedness, holistic awareness, communication and intercultural understanding.
Attend workshops and conferences as appropriate.
Ensure that the Personal Project supervision is effectively planned and well-executed.
The MYP Leader at OIS is a part-time teaching, administrative, and pedagogical role with 75-80% of the weekly schedule devoted to complying with coordination responsibilities.
Participate in HOD and IB Leader meetings.
General
The teacher is expected to:
Support community related activities in the promotion of the life of the school . - Provide support for other activities as deemed appropriate by the Head of School within the scope of responsibilities as teacher.
Any other duties that may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post.
Review
This Job Description will be reviewed as part of the School s Appraisal Process. It may also be reviewed by mutual agreement outside such a cycle at the request of either the Head of School or the post holder.
Framework
To support the post holder in the fulfillment of the terms of this Job Description, Oberoi International School undertakes to provide, within the limitations of available resources:
OIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of students, faculty, staff members and visitors to its campuses, and expects all members of the OIS community to share this commitment.
A full and appropriate induction programme
Ongoing Professional Development opportunities linked to the strategic plan and agreed goals