Reports to: Division Principal or designee Collaborates closely with: Assistant Principals, Heads of Department, K-12 Coordinators and Specialists, and other colleagues as appropriate.
The International School of Panama (ISP) seeks a dynamic educator with outstanding communication skills and educational experience to help lead all elements of ISP's academic programs, direct the implementation of strategic plans connected to academics, provide a clear focus on student learning and student achievement, and promote innovative teaching and learning practices. The successful candidate will be committed to the growth and development of students, faculty and staff, and will ensure the leadership team is effectively supporting programming, staff, and school improvement initiatives connected to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement.
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A PPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates should submit the following information to ******: Brief letter of application stating reason for interest in the position A current CV/ resume not to exceed two pages One page statement of philosophy of education and educational leadership Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator at ISP (CIC) The Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator has primary responsibility to support students and teachers in a sustained focus on student learning. The CIC models the school's shared vision and values. In collaboration with the cross-divisional coaching team as well as the high school leadership team, the CIC supports the implementation of desired student learning outcomes, curriculum, assessment, and high impact instructional practices. The CIC must balance both supporting teachers as a non-evaluative coach who pushes and develops teaching practices and working closely with the high school leadership team to ensure strong leadership in achieving the vision and mission for the school. The CIC coaches faculty in developing coherent practices, including the analysis of data to support high levels of student learning. The CIC will lead relevant and timely professional learning in partnership with other leaders in all divisions. The CIC must be adaptable and able to evolve their practice to align with stakeholders needs as we progress through the Strategic Plan.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Leading the Learning Work with teachers to improve their Professional Practice Coach teachers in collaborative practice including facilitation of learning focused meetings Lead professional development in-service, training and discussion groups Lead teachers in the implementation of articulated ISP curriculum, assessment and instructional approaches Model the skill-sets and dispositions of a contemporary learner through the use of technology, social media and advanced personal learning networks Support teachers and professional learning communities in their collective inquiry, data informed conversations, and growth and development of new enhanced high impact instructional practices Focus on a coaches' goals(s) which are linked to the ISP institutional commitments, divisional/school-wide goals, and/or that inquiry question Assist with planning professional development informed by the strategic plan Coach to support a model of effective teaching by: ? Encouraging and supporting teachers to be self-reflective of their instructional practices and the impact on student learning ? Asking empowering, probing and reflective questions ? Brainstorming and demonstrating possible strategies' to use ? Offering quality feedback, leading teachers to growth ? Observing and assessing student learning using evidence and data in order to engage in coaching conversations with teachers ? Maintaining a clear distinction as a supportive peer and not an evaluator Managing the Learning: Assist to monitor and support documentation of the ISP Curriculum Assist to prepare and analyze curriculum mapping data to support curriculum articulation and review processes Support the Divisional Leadership in the analysis of schoolwide data with division coaches to support professional learning and alignment Work closely with other coaches and coordinators to support student learning.