Purpose of Role:
The primary role of the curriculum coordinator is to collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Team to support and challenge faculty and staff with the development and implementation of a comprehensive and cohesive curriculum that achieves the Mission, Values and Strategic Aims of AIS-R, in particular: Deliver a competitive curriculum with highly qualified, passionate educators who challenge and motivate each student throughout their learning journey.
Division:
ES, MS, or HS
Performance Responsibilities:
Develops and innovates curriculum that is rigorous, competitive, and relevant in a digital world, incorporating findings from educational research and emerging technologies across subject areas.
Leads the development and revision of curriculum units to ensure they are concept-driven, inquiry-based, and aligned with standards
Supports grade level teams in using the Understanding by Design framework to develop and unpack learning units that lead to student understanding and transfer, reflecting the AIS-R Learning and Assessment Principles
Designs curriculum with learning experiences to meet the diverse and individual needs of each student, ensuring curriculum flexibility to personalize learning
Coordinates assessment development to accurately reflect the depth and rigor of the curriculum
Engages in curriculum review to ensure learning remains competitive and responsive to the school's guiding statements
Facilitates the integration of new curricular content and resources into existing frameworks
Collaborates with instructional coaches to ensure that the taught curriculum aligns with the documented curriculum and delivers the intended rigor
Identifies and helps to address areas of needed professional development in delivering a comprehensive curriculum
Attend divisional meetings and planning meetings to support teams with reflection and continued curriculum development, using PLC @Work framework.
Supports regular curriculum audits to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Ensures curriculum alignment across divisions, facilitating a coherent educational experience from ES to HS
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has:
Classroom teaching experience at developmental levels represented in the division
Leadership experience in educational settings.
Deep understanding of evidence-based curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices.
Knowledge in curriculum design that is concept-driven, inquiry-based, and standards-aligned.
Experience with curriculum development, preferably using the Understanding by Design framework.
Ability to facilitate team discussions using the Adaptive Schools model.
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong background in developing units, assessments, and curriculum reviews, preferably using the Understanding by Design framework.
Experience with PLC @ Work as an operational framework to collect, analyze, and plan responsively with data
Expertise in Universal Design for Learning to ensure accessibility and inclusion for all students.
Reports to:
Director of Learning
Period of Appointment:
The term for this position will be two year with possible annual extension, based on AIS-R strategic planning.
Terms of Employment:
Salary will be assigned from the Faculty Salary Schedule; 190-day contract.
Learning and Growth:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with school policy by the designated supervisor.
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
190 Contract Days
Starting Salary Range
$42,500 - 57,500 USD per employee. (Dependent on credentials and experience)
Taxes
No income tax in Saudi Arabia.
Savings Potential
50 % of single teacher salary. Potential savings of one salary for a teaching couple.
Accommodation
Furnished housing on very well resourced compound.
Flights/Transport
Initial flight to Kingdom + $2500 USD in year one per employee. $5000 USD per employee for subsequent contract years. $2500 USD per employee on final departure on completion of contract.
Utilities
Stipend provided to offset utilities cost. Reasonable use is offset at approximately 100%.
Furniture
Compound provided furniture in all villas.
Moving Allowance
$1250 USD per employee on arrival.
Dependent Opportunities
Tuition covered for 1 dependent per contracted employee
Medical
International coverage including medical, dental, optical, etc.
Retirement
5% retirement matching by AIS-R.
Full access
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