PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To ensure the complete and effective organisation and administration of Creativity, Activity and Service in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
It is expected that the CAS Coordinator will be on the fore front in the implementation and advancement of the
CAS programme by playing the following roles:
Familiarize students, colleagues, parents and the wider community with CAS
Promote the importance of CAS to students, colleagues, parents and the wider community
Identify safety issues (risk assessment and child protection)
Develop a school-specific CAS handbook and resources
Administer the CAS budget and manage CAS records and reports
Periodically engage in interviews with students
Report on student progress to school and parents
Promote and publicize student achievements in CAS
Develop and maintain CAS policy statements
Provide leadership for the CAS team
Provide professional development and supervise CAS advisers where appropriate
Inform and work with CAS supervisors where appropriate
Ensure consistency across the programme through ongoing contact with CAS advisers and supervisors
Inform and work with outside providers in their involvement in CAS experiences
Report completion/non-completion of CAS to the IB on IBIS.
The CAS coordinator will also work directly with the CAS students (if there are no CAS advisers) to:
Educate students on all aspects of the CAS programme
Educate students on the meaning and purpose of the CAS learning outcomes
Assist students with clarifying and developing the attributes of the IB learner profile
Support students in understanding ethical concerns and international-mindedness
Develop purposeful reflection skills through individual interviews, group discussions and teaching strategies (see the CAS teacher support material (CAS TSM) for examples)
Provide feedback on student reflections
Assist students in identifying personal and group goals
Discuss goals and achievements in regular meetings
Provide ongoing guidance and support to students
Monitor the range and balance of experiences undertaken by individuals
Advise and monitor progress towards meeting the CAS learning outcomes
Periodically review students’ CAS portfolios
Meet each student in three formal documented interviews.
Ensure that students maintain academic integrity.
Support the IB Diploma Coordinator through roles assigned as necessary.
Method of Application
Please send your applications to recruitment@mpesafoundationacademy.ac.ke not later than 7th October, 2020 stating clearly on the email subject line and on your application letter reference line, which role you are applying for. Please note, only soft copy/ email applications to the address provided will be accepted. No hard copy applications will be accepted or received.