Description

SUMMARY: Seeking a qualified administrator who can provide leadership and direction for teachers and staff at our international school in North Africa. Experience is preferred, but not required. Furnished housing, rent, airfare and an additional stipend are provided. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction for the secondary school in collaboration with the director of primary school.
• Develops the school according to the school’s overall vision and values.
• Relates well and confidently with government officials and parents.
• Effectively works with organizational leadership, school board, primary school director, teachers, and staff.
• Projects a positive and professional  image of the school to the local community.
• Engages in language and cultural learning.
• Oversees curriculum development and the implementation of academic programs.
• Supports and ensures the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students, staff, and teachers.

DUTIES:

• Oversees school administration and all aspects of the school, including before and after school programs and special activities.
• Works with the Administrative Director to ensure that national laws and guidelines are followed within the secondary school.
• Prepares academic calendar, master schedule, assessment schedule, and the schedule for annual parent/teacher conferences.
• Oversees student, faculty and staff attendance.
• Creates a plan for covering classes or acquiring subs for teacher absences.
• Supports and evaluates teachers and provides regular coaching and feedback in a way which recognises good practice and supports progress toward targets that positively impact student learning.
• Reviews performance of support staff and interns with the Administrative Director.
• Oversees intern program within the secondary school, communicates with interns and teachers, and observes interns.
• Provides ongoing and embedded professional development.
• Oversees the development of curriculum and effective assessment framework.
• Works with staff and secretary to issue timely progress reports to parents each term.
• Participates in the hiring of teachers, staff, and university interns.
• Works with the secondary school secretary to schedule and plan staff and other meetings.
• Reviews new student assessments and communicates with teachers.
• Addresses academic and behavioral student concerns with teachers and parents.
• Communicates with all secondary staff as necessary to receive input or information that directly impacts their role and responsibilities.

Requirements

SKILLS:

• Able to successfully lead diverse staff at the school.
• Competency in administration, planning, and project development.
• Ability to understand financial budgets.
• Proven interpersonal, intercultural, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in curriculum development, instruction, and assessment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 1 year experience in teaching and/or school administration (preferred)
• Experience in effective team leadership
• Background check
• Successful completion of overseas training requirements

PERSONAL:

• Mature and growing Christian.
• Teachable, flexible, demonstrating sound judgement.
• Willingness to work in and adapt to a multicultural workplace.
• Philosophy of life and ministry that aligns with the policies, objectives and doctrinal position of the organization.
• Engagement in personal ministry outside the classroom.