School Improvement Coordinator

**Job Description****:

- Job Title:
- School Improvement Coordinator- School / Location:
- District Office (DO)- School / Department:
- Learning Office- Job Status:
- Full-time- Salary Code:
- Teacher- Work Days / Hours:- Eligible Applicants:
- International- Position Start Date:
- As soon as possible- Application Deadline:
- Until filled- Reports to:
- Hans Ott, Director of Teaching & Learning- Requisition Number:
- 08-2324-098- Summary

International Schools Group (ISG) is a multicultural organization of accredited schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offering a challenging world-class education committed to our mission, _we inspire innovation and compassionate action_. Driven by our district’s guiding principles and goals, ISG schools are student-centered. Our shared focus is further complemented by the diversity of our community and curricular frameworks which include American state and national standards, the National Curriculum for England, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, iGCSE and A-Level.

The Teaching & Learning Office is a dynamic team that supports learning across the district via its mission of _empowering educators to empower students,_ with a focus on the ISG guiding principles and strategic goals. The office is responsible for accreditations, the continuous curriculum review cycles, professional development, learning support, instructional technology, leadership development, school improvement, data, assessment, summer learning, instructional resources, grading, assessment and program development.

The School Improvement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing school improvement across the district in alignment with our strategic goals and accreditation. The scope of the work includes building relationships to lead system improvements, curriculum, instruction and assessment and communication efforts.
- Job Duties
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
- System Improvement
- Oversee school improvement processes, structures and implementation
- Oversee accreditation including liaising with Middle States Association (MSA) and planning for continuous review, annual reports, mid-term reviews and reaccreditation
- Lead and chair the System Planning Team as part of the MSA accreditation process
- Develop and support school instructional leadership teams and school improvement plans
- Stay current in professional readings, seminars, workshops, webinars and conferences to guide the development and review of programs and instructional practices
- Support and guide leadership development for teachers and administrators
- Conduct needs assessments and data analysis to identify areas for improvement, such as student achievement, instructional practices, school climate, or parent engagement
- Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, staff and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collective ownership of school improvement initiatives
- Facilitate regular meetings, committees, or task forces to engage stakeholders in the planning and implementation of improvement initiatives
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Ensure that the curriculum is inclusive, culturally responsive and is supportive of the diverse needs of students
- Support teachers in implementing the curriculum by providing guidance, resources and professional development
- Develop, coordinate and monitor academic programs and oversee curriculum updates
- Provide guidance on instructional practices based on system goals, data and student needs
- Utilize assessment data to make decisions about student learning and programs
- Facilitate professional development workshops
- Maintain and further develop the ISG curriculum warehouse
- Communication
- Maintain regular communications with school instructional leadership teams, school leadership and accreditation teams
- Create reports focused on system goals and student achievement and meet with relevant stakeholders including school and district leaders
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on progress, successes and address concerns
- Promote and maintain a positive working environment
- Other
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Teaching & Learning
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
- Additional certifications or a master's degree in a related field is an asset
- Strong knowledge and understanding of educational standards, curriculum frameworks and assessment practices
- Knowledge of ISG adopted standards, guiding principles and strategic goals
- Knowledge of American, British and international education standards and systems
- Experience and Skills

**Experience**
- In curriculum development, program implementation, instructional design or educational leadership
- In analyzing student achievement data, assessment results and other educational data to inform curriculum decisions
- In designing and deli