The Education Specialist ensures academic quality and operational effectiveness across Still I Rise International IB Schools. The role provides strategic oversight of the SIR Educational Model and its alignment with the IB, manages cross-school educational operations, and works closely with other departments to deliver integrated, high-quality programmes aligned with organisational goals and the four pillars of Still I Rise.
1. Strategic Oversight
- Support the Head of Education and IB Specialist in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the educational strategy in alignment with SIR and IB philosophy and Standards and Practices
- Design, maintain, and continuously improve the Still I Rise Educational Model in line with the four pillars
- Guide curriculum design and assessment across IB and non-IB years, ensuring vertical alignment with IB requirements, ATL, and assessment principles
- Support the implementation of extracurricular and enrichment programmes across schools
- Develop and implement policies and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all SIR schools
2. Teacher Development & Performance
- Support the hiring, onboarding, and professional growth of education staff.
- Co-design and implement the Professional Pathway for teachers in collaboration with the Education Department.
- Provide guidance, training, classroom observations, and feedback aligned with IB approaches to teaching and learning, inquiry-based pedagogy, and reflective practice.
- Support interventions in pedagogy, inclusion, differentiation, and behavior management including the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and targeted interventions and support in collaboration with the Inclusion team.
3. Project Management and Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Coordinate with Programs for calendars, infrastructure, resources, and budgets.
- Collaborate with CPS on student selection, case management, and safeguarding.
- Work with Programs and CPS on policy review, ensuring holistic and consistent implementation.
- Mentor and supervise school leaders, empowering them to manage programs with autonomy and effectiveness.
- Write and disseminate regular reports on progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
- Proven experience managing teachers and school leaders across diverse contexts
- Strong understanding of international educational frameworks, with experience in the IB MYP and DP context
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and inspire educators
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven experience in cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish
- Confidence using digital tools and learning platforms in global education environments
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates can submit their application at the following LINK.
Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
