Head of Secondary

HEAD OF SECONDARY

JOB PURPOSE

The Area Principal contributes to the fulfilment of the school’s Purpose,

Direction, and Values by applying leadership, supervisory, and

administrative skills in order to create a positive and professional culture

and climate in the Area, that ensures the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of every student, as well as the professional development of all members of the faculty and staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Performance

• Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of International College
• Ensure the academic program establishes and meets or exceeds yearly individual student outcomes.

Organization Leadership

• Develop area goals and objectives consistent with International College’s strategic plan.
• Lead teachers and instructional staff in developing a healthy
• School culture aligned with the purpose, direction and values of International College
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration among the staff, teachers, students and families.
• Ensure appropriate standards of student behavior,  performance,and attendance.
• Identify and develop area systems, protocols and procedures to improve effective and efficient operations, safety and well-being, and teacher and student performance.

Instructional Leadership

• Manage, evaluate, supervise and develop the area staff, holding them accountable for performance standards.
• Ensure the use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.
• Implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance.
• Provide high quality curricular training and resources to staff.
• Develop scope and sequence maps of essential knowledge and skills for each subject at each grade level. Complement this work with the development of common assessments to be applied as the mid and end of year evidence markers of the essential learning acquired.

Operational Leadership

• Ensure compliance with Uruguyan Ministry of Education regulations.
• Ensure compliance with NAE’s policies, procedures and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and expectations
• Budget development and management.

Personnel

• Assist the Head of School and the HR Department in recruiting, selecting and performance appraisal

Community Relations

• Support the institutional position in a professional manner and promote constructive forward movement.
• Serve as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position
• Develop and maintain positive school/community relations by assisting the Head of School in the promoting/marketing of the school and its priorities to the community.
• Communicate school information, goals, student learning and behavior expectations to the community by using effective communication techniques with students, teachers, parents and stakeholders.

Qualifications/Training

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an international school with IBDP & IGCSE program
• Minimum earned master's degree and/or recognized Certification (e.g. PTC) in Education Administration and/or Leadership
• Bilingual Spanish/English native speaker
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g. MS Office).

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative supervisory or management experience is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful, full-time, classroom teaching experience
• Previous International-American school experience.
• Skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks

Personal Attributes

• High levels of personal integrity
• A flexible and positive approach to work
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Adaptable to work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
• Continually strive for improvement
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard