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Middle Years Programme regional manager

Salary: US $54,364 - US $90,607

Closing date: 02 June 2006

The Middle Years Programme regional manager coordinates, for the IB North America region, all activities related to the Middle Years Programme (MYP). These activities include collaboration on professional development, IB North America and IB strategic planning, school application, school authorization, programme evaluation and programme development. The programme manager supervises an associate in the department to ensure that programme activities and school support are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. This MYP regional manager reports to the Deputy Regional Director.

The position will:

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate all aspects of regional services, which support the MYP implementation process, ensuring quality, timeliness and professionalism.
• Provide service to school communities related to effective programme implementation which leads to programme enhancement, collaboration and sustainability.
• Consult with senior staff and other management regarding policy, procedures and practices related to the development of the Middle Years Programme in the North American region.
• Liaise and collaborate with IBCA and other IB regional offices on matters related to programme articulation and development to ensure articulation and sustainability.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other regional departments to facilitate programme development in relation to professional development, research, communication, and outreach.
• Manage and develop the MYP staff in regards to the necessary duties, personal skills and organizational effectiveness related to programme enhancement and development to ensure quality.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must possess:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree and teaching qualification
• Experience as a MYP practitioner in an authorized IB School
• A minimum of three years’ teaching experience
• Relevant administrative, management or leadership experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of, understanding of, and familiarity with international educational systems, policies, trends and practices
• Active involvement in and awareness of educational philosophies, pedagogy, professional development, curriculum development, research, policy and trends.
• Experience or participation related to school authorizations, evaluations, accreditations, consultations or site visits
• Experience related to delivery of professional development, presentations or public speaking
• A high level of language proficiency in French is highly desirable

Interviews will be held in New York the week of 12 - 16 June 2006.

The starting date is negotiable, but will be as soon as possible after the MYP regional manager interviews are held.