US Learning Support Subject Coordinator (Internal Advertisement)(All Gender)

Requirement Profile:  
 
The Subject Coordinator is a collaborative, innovative and enthusiastic educator dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in student-centred learning. He /she will promote exemplary teaching, collaborative skills, a positive attitude and professional work ethic. 
 
The primary focus of all Subject Coordinators is to promote best classroom practise and to facilitate communication, collaboration and organisation within the team. 
 
General Responsibilities: 

The Subject Coordinator will promote: 

• a positive student centred learning environment
• international mindedness 
• progressive classroom practice  
   
  He/she will:
• Encourage an affirming community ethos and a sense of belonging
• Serve as a role model with respect to the Professional Code of Conduct.
• Establish an encouraging, professional, and cohesive learning environment for all colleagues. 
   
  Specific Responsibilities: 
   
  The Subject Coordinator will:
• promote a collaborative approach to creating meeting agendas and minutes
• promote and support sharing of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment
• be available for supporting incoming new staff (including attending 2 days of induction week)
• where appropriate, provide recommendations for student placement
• set three (3) annual team goals to promote effective teaching and learning
• suggest a long-range plan and calendar of assessments for DP (e.g. IA’s etc.) for all subjects within the discipline
• coordinate the ordering procedure of materials required for subjects within the discipline.
• coordinate subject-related events
• collaborate with Upper School Leadership Team as needed 
   
  Additional relevant responsibilities may be assigned to the Subject Coordinator by the Director as needed.