Job Details

High School Assistant Principal

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American International School of Neom (AISJ)

location
Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
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    Preference : Fluent English Speaker
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    Salary : Salary Not-disclosed
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Apply by : Nov 16, 2024
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Start Work : Nov 2024

Highlights :

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    Job Type Full-time
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    Education Bachelor degree
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    B.ED./ PGCE / iPGCE Preferred
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    Experience 5 years
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    Major Relevant
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    Gender Any

Job overview
Role and Responsibilities


The HS Principal works in close cooperation with the staff of the High School, administrators of AISJ, parents, scholars, and other members of the community to determine common educational goals and objectives that will provide for an effective educational program directed toward meeting the intellectual, emotional and social needs of each scholar; to act as the educational leader and manager of all aspects of the operation in the HS division; to create an atmosphere conducive to student learning at the highest possible level appropriate to age group.

Job Description

Managerial


·Oversee HS division academic policies and procedures including scheduling, teacher & room assignment, and discipline

·Implement School Board Policy pertaining to the assigned school

·Establish and actively pursue the school's vision and mission in collaboration with all stakeholders.

·Establish and manage student accounting and attendance procedures at the assigned school.

·Create and actualize the budget for the high school, staying within the developed boundaries. This includes Pre-AP, AP, and IB program renewals and resources.

·Account for all needs within the high school in terms of curricular materials, furniture, rooms, etc. Plan to ensure that these components are in place.

Develop professional learning communities, specifically departmental and grade level teams, and monitor their progress. The principal will host leadership meetings with the grade-level team leads.

·Oversee the selection and acquisition of instructional materials and equipment

·Guide the counseling department in the process of academic, career, university, and social-emotional counseling of the scholars. Oversee the updates and implementation of course scheduling, advisory and assembly curriculum, testing days, graduation ceremonies, and university connections.

·Set high standards and expectations for self, others and the School; and provide recognition and celebration for HS Scholars, Staff and school accomplishments.

·Create a positive and fair work environment where teachers and other staff feel enthusiastic about work.

·Create a culture that values learning, reading, community engagement, and respect

·Deal with problems associated with change, build teams to accomplish plans, goals, and priorities and work with parents to resolve complaints or concerns.

Proactive Orientation

·Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the school.

·Anticipate difficult situations and develop prevention and intervention strategies.

·Access, analyze, interpret, and use data in decision making

·Initiate programs and organize resources to carry out the School's Continuous Improvement Plan and achievement and growth toward the three strategic goals

·Keep abreast of current research, trends, and best practices in middle school education

Use current research, performance data, and feedback from scholars, teachers, parents, and the community to make decisions related to the improvement of instruction and scholar performance.

·Align HS school initiatives with AISJ goals, mission, and vision

Staff Performance & Evaluation

·Set high goals and standards for yourself, and all staff in the HS division

·Supervise, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate actions.

·Conduct mini observations on all staff at least once every other week.

·Work with teachers on development and goal-setting

·Provide a summative year-end evaluation meeting for each HS employee

·Make difficult personnel decisions when necessary, including dealing with ineffective teacher or staff performance.

·Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Implementation & Support of School Programs

·Promote the AISJ Essential Agreements/ Agreements of Practice for instruction and assessment.

·Promote high scholar achievement

·Meet with all school principals and leadership as scheduled to review the status of academic programs and individual student achievement

·Establish procedures to be used and provide leadership in the event of any incident that may lead the HS division towards any kind of disruptive situation,

·Assign tasks and supervise personnel in task accomplishment, and supervise the operation, activities and functions at the HS division

·Adjust strategies to accommodate unexpected and situations

Participate in developing the school's strategic plan, calendar, staffing plan, workforce plan; manage and administer HS functions relating to these items

·Supervise and monitor the accurate and timely completion of data collection and reporting requirements

·Direct the development of the master staffing schedule and assign teachers according to the identified needs

·Delegate responsibilities to appropriate staff members

·Delegate functions and responsibilities to the Assistant Principal in such a manner that the total program operates effectively; supports training for the Assistant Principal's professional growth

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

·Oversee and participate in all aspects of curriculum design & instruction, including core curriculum, arts, elective, and PE.

·Provide leadership and direction for the implementation and evaluation of curriculum and instruction at the assigned school, consistent with the School's goals and priorities.

Oversee the administration of the testing program for the school.

Recruitment & Selection

·As part of the hiring committee, interview select qualified candidates to be recommended for appointment in the area of her/his jurisdiction

·In coordination with HR. review job descriptions for HS vacancies

·Researches and reviews appropriate candidates for High School positions, including support roles.

·Assign newly hired candidates to specific roles within the High School

Child Protection and safeguarding

.Establish guidelines for proper student conduct and implement disciplinary procedures and policies that ensure a safe and orderly environment.

.Follow and deal effectively with emergency and/or abuse situations as per the AISJ's Child protection procedures

Act quickly to stop possible breaches of safety

Communication

·Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with parents, students, teachers, and the community

·Communicate through the proper channels to keep the Superintendent informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.

·Promote and implement the AISJ Communication Protocol for staff concerns

·Maintain visibility and accessibility on the school campus

·Conduct HS staff meetings to discuss policy changes, instructional programs, potential challenges, and action plans

·Model effective listening and positive interaction skills

·Develop positive school-community relations and serve as a liaison between the school and the community

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