Job Description

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Coordinator

About Our District

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

Who We Want:

Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;

• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;

• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others.

• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;

• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and

• Follow current trends in education policy and research, including Common Core standards, comprehensive assessment systems and data-driven instruction.

Responsibilities of IB Coordinator:

• Ensure that IBDP curriculum and assessment requirements are understood by teachers and students.

• Monitor the IB Extended Essay Coordinator and process component and ensure that students have appropriate supervision.

• Monitor the CAS Coordinator to ensure that an appropriate program is in place and is effectively implemented.

• Ensure regular, effective communication among all staff members to provide opportunities for information-sharing, discussion, and review.

• Maintain regular contact with IBO and assume overall responsibility for administering, distributing, completing, and returning all relevant documentation pertaining to the IB Program.

• Act as the liaison between the school and the IBO.

Qualifications

Must be a current Syracuse City School District Teacher

• Certified NYS Teacher

• Proven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools (preferred)

• Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred)

• Minimum of five years’ successful classroom teaching experience (preferred)

• Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire.

Salary:

• Compensation is based on qualifications and experience in accordance with the Unit 1 contractual agreement and ranges from  $59,499-$102,037 for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Teachers may also have the opportunity to participate in our Summer School Programs, which are compensated at an hourly rate of $45.00.