Diploma Program (DP) Coordinator SY26-27

Who We Are District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology. DCI is hiring a Diploma Program (DP) Coordinator. The DP Programme Coordinator is the instructional and operational leader of the IB Diploma Programme within the school. This role ensures that the programme is implemented in alignment with IB standards and practices while supporting teachers, students, and families throughout the two-year Diploma Programme cycle. This position ensures student success in the IB Diploma Program. In alignment with International Baccalaureate (IB) rules, the DP Coordinator is responsible for both pedagogical and administrative leadership. This position manages the development of the DP Program, coaches teachers and effectively solves problems. Salary Range: $69,966 - $116,851 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience) Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. A Master's Degree is preferred. Experience in an IB World School and deep understanding of the academic culture of IB. Previous experience as a DP, CP, and/or MYP Coordinator preferred. Successful experience in a public high school that demonstrates the candidate can effectively interact with students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Previous experience as a teacher instructional coach is strongly preferred. Experience in presentation of workshops, professional development, or public speaking. Fluency in Spanish is highly beneficial. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and superior interpersonal skills to be able to build strong working relationships with teachers, school leaders, students and families, and other key stakeholders. Must possess strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, and plan, implement and monitor work independently as a leader and as part of a team. Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred. Clear a background check. Key Responsibilities, Qualities & Skills: Lead the DP Program with fidelity to IB standards and practices and to consistently improving student outcomes Ensure compliance with IB DP rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: assessment management, testing management, registration of DP students, submission of assessments to the IB, requests for accommodations, Programme management etc. Foster concept driven, inquiry based approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in grades 11 and 12 through coaching, feedback, and PD as appropriate. Provide leadership to teams and individuals in the written, taught and learned elements of the Diploma Programme curriculum framework. Work with teachers to establish a grade 11 and 12 assessment calendar to ensure that assessments are spread across two years as evenly as possible. Establish and maintain a calendar of IB events and deadlines across grades 11 and 12 with a two year planning horizon in partnership with the IB Director. Develop, in coordination with the Terminal Program Specialist, the CAS component of the DP. Support Instructional Departments, including Department Chairs and Instructional Coaches, with understanding relevant aspects of the DP Program Work closely with school leaders to identify areas for instructional improvement that impact the DP Program. Support the development and publishing of curriculum documents for the wider school community in print and online. Support teachers in