Job purpose:

The MYP IS subject leader is part of the school leadership team who leads, manages and coordinates the department's functionality and leads the curriculum development and assessment, ensuring that they are matching the IB program guidelines.

The subject leader is responsible for developing the program units, in addition to coordinating assessment strategies and monitor the implementation of the program framework.

Also provides positive leadership that builds and sustains a healthy environment amongst the subject team members (subject teachers), maintaining effective communication and collaboration among them. 

Roles & responsibilities:

1. Leading, managing and coordinating the functions of the department
2. Providing the  staff members with useful and beneficial resources such as teaching materials, websites, books, articles,…etc  
3. Guiding the communication channels across the team and the principle 
4. Attending regular meetings with the IB program coordinators at the school, ensuring the          continuum of all IB programs.
5. Attending regular meeting with the school leadership team.
6. Meeting frequently with the subject team members
7. Documenting all meeting minutes of the team meetings 
8. Following up the attendance of staff members in coordination with the division's administration 
9. Bringing together subject teachers in collaborative teams to develop the program units 
10. leading the development of the vertical articulation for the subject group, which includes planning for the program  aims and objectives, key and related concepts and content, knowledge and skills  
11. Leading curriculum development and assessment, ensuring that curriculum is matching the program guidelines 
12. Ensuring and leading the regular revision of the written curriculum  
13. Developing and coordinating assessment strategies  
14. Organizing standardization of assessment within the subject group 
15. Monitor implementation of the program curriculum framework 
16. Organizing effective communication and collaboration among the subject team members 
17. keeping staff informed of any new publication relevant to their subject areas  
18. Providing appropriate support and guidance to the teaching staff at the department 
19. Orienting and training new teachers  
20. Overseeing the implementation and delivery of the subject units 
21. Promoting an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students in coordination with Al Kashef center, if applicable.
22. Ensuring regular monitoring of students' progress in their subjects
23. Supporting teachers in the development of assessment tools
24. Providing teachers with teaching strategies 
25. Leading and participating in curriculum review and development
26. Contributing  in planning for the professional development of staff members based on the needs and performance evaluations’ outcomes and per the professional development & training policy
27. Contributing  in recruitment and termination decisions at the department, based on the staff’s performance evaluation
28. Observing classes  
29. Evaluating the performance of subject team members per the performance evaluation policy and based on the performance standards
30. Addressing  department inventory of equipment needs  
31. Preparing an annual department improvement and staff development plans 
32. Ensuring that school policies are implemented by all subject team members  
33. Working closely with all IB programs' subject coordinators / leaders to ensure a smooth transition between the programs.   
34. Teaching related classes, per the coordinators' teaching load specified by the school
35. Collaborating with other subject coordinators and respective teaching staff in preparation for interdisciplinary units.
36. Working and planning the curriculum in alignment with the school mission and vision.
37. Considering the well-being of department members.
38. Carrying out any other duties or responsibilities requested by the principal.

Job requirements:

1. Bachelor and/or Master degree in relevant subject; history, Geography, economics or social studies
2. Previous IB teaching experience at least 5-7 years.
3. Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.
4. Demonstrates ongoing learning by continuously partaking in professional development opportunities.
5. Good team spirit 
6. Good computer skills are essential.
7. Ability to work under pressure & resilience.