Subject Coordinator - Arabic & Islamic Department

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher with undergraduate degree (Bachelors) major in associated content area;

• Master's Degree may be in one of the following areas: Associated Content Area; Curriculum Development; Instruction; Research;

• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching English Language Arts/Science/Mathematics/Arabic/UAE or Islamic Studies;

• Experience and Use of Standards Based teaching approaches;

• Knowledge and Experience in using Common Core, including NGSS, standards and/or UAE National Curriculum Standards;

• Experience in working with departments prior to and during external authorization and

• accreditation processes including but not limited to: MOE, ADEK, KHDA, AdvancED, IBO, ECIS;

• Computer literate and uses cloud-based Microsoft Office 365;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (IELTS score of 6.5 or higher);

• Experience and proven track record in providing change and improvement leadership to departments and faculty groups;

• Uses technology effectively to support e-Learning across the content area;

• Experience in producing and demonstrating appropriate content lesson delivery and coaching teachers in the content area;

• Experience in the use of standards-based assessment practices with students and adults;

• Experience in the use of data driven instruction practices to asses and inform instruction and evaluate content programs;

• Experience in planning, delivering, conducting and evaluating professional development programs;

• Experience in conducting limited research studies in the content area;

• Experience in Strategic Planning;

• Experience in coaching, supervising and evaluating teachers;

• Experience in working with non-school based heads of departments, administrators; and,

• Knowledge of IB programs at all levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that the approved Common CORE/US Curriculum and/or Ministry of Education Curriculum Content Standards are taught and assessed in English Language Arts/Science(NGSS)/ Mathematics/Arabic/ UAE and Islamic Studies with fidelity;

• Provide curriculum and instructional leadership in the selected content area including in system wide and building efforts to review and improve curriculum during the curriculum review process;

• Assures that ENS approved grading policies are properly used and implemented;

• Works with National and American Curriculum Heads on the development and approval of Advanced Placement Courses with College Board;

• Coordinates with IB Coordinators on Content to be included in PYP and MYP Planners, appropriate professional development, and student assessments to be used in the programs;

• Coordinates subject specific data analysis team meetings leading to data driven decision making on teaching and learning, that result in improved academic attainment and growth;

• Assure alignment and consistency in the delivery of English Language Arts/Science (NGSS)/ Mathematics/Arabic/UAE and Islamic Studies within and across grade levels in concert with the IB Planners and approved Instructional Programs;

• Serve as contributing evaluator for English Language Arts/Science/Mathematics/Arabic/UAE and Islamic Studies teachers;

• Prepare, deliver and/or arrange professional development for staff for the English Language Arts/Science (NGSS)/Mathematics/Arabic/UAE and Islamic Studies department in collaboration with the ENS Heads of American and National Curriculum and Head of Professional Development;

• Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, principals, and central staff;

• Monitor curriculum delivery and coordinate campus-based curriculum initiatives;

• Provides input for the campus on district approved curriculum materials and programs;

• Evaluate and provide professional development for department teachers;

• Assist in the selection of campus based subject teaching staff;

• Assist principal in scheduling student classes;

• Works with the Campus Director to compile instructional budget requests for instructional supplies and materials for the content areas;

• Works with district personnel on the coordination, administration and logistics of required annual and periodic assessments (MAP, MOE, TIMMS, PISA, PEARLS, SAT, IELTS, etc.,);

• Works collaboratively with other campus and non-campus based staff; and,

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Campus Director.

Directly Reports to:

• K-12 Campus Director or K-12 Campus Principal

Works Collaboratively at Campus Level with:

• Principals, Heads of School, Assistant Head of School

• IB Coordinators - PYP, MYP, DP

• Grade/School Level/Assistant Content Coordinators (KG, other content areas, etc.)

• Teacher assistants

• Works with the following Non-Campus Personnel:

• Deputy Director General - School Operations

• Deputy Director General - Academic Affairs and Admissions

• Head of Professional Development

• Head of American Curriculum

• Head of National Curriculum