International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator

A key leadership role in the implementation and development of the programme is provided by the Diploma Programme coordinator. It is important that the job description of the coordinator includes recognition of this leadership function, in addition to the management roles of general programme administration and communication. Diploma Programme implementation requires significant expertise in change management and a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of the Diploma Programme. The coordinator, acting together with other school leaders, needs to have the authority to plan and manage the processes of change necessary for developing the programme. They also need to have a good knowledge of the regulations and procedures described in the Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme and the General regulations: Diploma Programme . The coordinator needs sufficient time allocation to do the job properly, reflecting the extensive demands of the role, and needs to be part of the school leadership team, in order to raise the profile of the Diploma Programme at the highest level. Many schools also recognize the seniority of the post‑holder with a title such as 'Director of year 11 and 12 studies and Diploma Programme coordinator'.

The coordinator has responsibility for communicating information to all members of the school community, administering all internal and external assessment and acting as the primary point of contact between the school and the IB. The following illustrate some of the additional aspects of this role that should be taken into consideration.

1. Guiding the school community

2. Determining admission to the Diploma Programme

3. Working with Diploma Programme teachers

4. Scheduling Diploma Programme courses and the school calendar

5. Supporting the core

6. Articulating curricular expectations leading to the Diploma

Programme

7. General administration

8. Designing a database for the IB community

9. Administering the IB Diploma Programme budget and teacher professional development

10. Organizing and completing the five‑year programme evaluation

11. Student progression to further education

The coordinator position includes a teaching assignment.

Requirement:

• understand the DP programme well and has taught at least 5 years in the programme
• have prior DPC experience will be helpful
• have at least Bachelor's in education or equivalent from a recognized overseas University with PGCE certification or equivalent.
• teachers whose first language is in English and have completed a Post Graduate Degree in Education, a bachelor's degree in education, a Diploma in Teaching / Education or an equivalent

Assessment, Database Management, Evaluation, Change Management, Teaching, Communication, Budget Management