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Start Your Online Application Now WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS! Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12. As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world. Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential. The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ... In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students. All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging. All learners have the right to a quality education. All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment. All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society. Job Title: MYP Coordinator This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year, starting after July 1 once position is filled. Bargaining Unit: Individual Contract FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: Individual contract, $94,000 - $120,000/year, depending on experience Description: The MYP Coordinator and Instructional Coach is responsible for leading the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), while also serving as a key instructional leader and partner for teaching staff. This dual-role position ensures fidelity to the IB framework while supporting instructional excellence through job-embedded coaching, curriculum development, and professional learning. Essential Functions: The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: IB Coordinator Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) regarding IB implementation and compliance. Lead onsite training and professional development aligned to IB frameworks, philosophies, and updates. Monitor and communicate current IB requirements, changes, and developments to administration, staff, and stakeholders. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and compliant for both the current IB and any connected initiatives. Organize out-of-district IB-related training, workshops, and site visits for staff professional learning. Collaborate with staff to revise and align curriculum and assessment practices to IB standards and principles. Provide leadership and coordination of the Personal Project, ensuring consistency and high standards across the program. Co-lead and facilitate the IB Leadership Team(s) to drive school-wide IB implementation and collaboration. Support development of program marketing, signage, and materials aligned with IB and global studies goals. Source and secure appropriate IB-related instructional resources and materials. Coordinate and prepare for IB authorization and evaluation visits, as well as hosting visits from other IB schools or districts. Collaborate with other IB Coordinators in the district to provide subject area leadership and shared programmatic responsibility. Assist in the development and maintenance of a school-wide scope and sequence for IB implementation. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families to promote understanding and engagement with the IB. Support community engagement and partnerships that enhance and align with IB objectives. Oversee Gradebook practices to ensure alignment with IB assessment philosophy, including criterion-based grading, accurate reporting of student achievement, and consistent, equitable practices across courses. Coordinate the administration of district, state and programmatic assessments (e.g. MCA, MAP, ACT, IB), ensuring compliance with testing protocols, timelines, and security requirements. Manage testing logistics, including scheduling, training of staff, material distribution, and data collection. Perform additional duties as assigned related to the success of the IB. Instructional Coaching Responsibilities: Collaborate with teachers to support the design and delivery of effective, engaging instruction aligned with IB philosophy and research-based best practices. Provide job-embedded coaching through classroom observation, modeling of instructional strategies, co-teaching, and reflective feedback. Assist staff in using student data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate learning experiences to meet diverse learner needs. Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on curriculum alignment, data-driven instruction, and continuous instructional improvement. Develop and lead professional development sessions on high-impact teaching strategies, instructional technology integration, and formative assessment practices. Serve as a resource for integrating inquiry-based learning, global competencies, and interdisciplinary teaching in line with IB standards. Mentor new and developing teachers to support professional growth and ensure consistency in instructional quality. Promote a culture of reflection, collaboration, and innovation within the professional staff. Collaborate with school leadership to assess instructional needs, plan strategic support, and evaluate program impact. Qualifications: 3 years of K-12 teaching experience in MYP and/or five years of teaching experience Minimum of 1-3 years teacher leadership experience (preferably in MYP) Valid Minnesota teaching license. Relevant administrative or coordinator certification preferred. Experience with IB MYP and instructional coaching in a K?12 educational setting. Demonstrated knowledge of inquiry-based learning, standards-based grading, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead adult learners and facilitate meaningful collaboration. Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Application Procedure: Apply Online Attention Application Materials to: Dr. Amy Cochran, Senior Officer of Academics and Innovation Diversity: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District''s Equal Opportunity Employment . Veteran''s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HRdepartment@isd14.org or call 763-502-5006. Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Fridley Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online