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Male Principal - G4-12 Boys

International Programs School

Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

US 5214 - 7619 a month

Start July 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 Years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

All Levels

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Major: Educational Leadership
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), South Africa, Australia, New Zealand

Job Benefits:

IPS is located on the Euro Village Compound and fully furnished housing is provided on the compound or in nearby compounds or complexes for expat teachers and their families
Spouses and dependents are noted at the time of initial hire and contracting
Annual economy airfare is provided to/from Saudi to/from home of record for employee, accompanying spouse and school age accompanying dependents
- SR 5000 per employee (2000 per school age dependent) shipping or excess luggage allowance on a reimbursement basis (initial flight only)
- SR 5000 settling-in allowance per employee upon arrival (initial flight only)
100% Tuition for school age dependents (must meet IPS admission standards)
Males will be provided with a school car for personal and professional use
At such time when driving is allowed for women, then a car will be substituted for the allowance as per mutual agreement
Family International Health Insurance - 100% for employee, spouse, and school age accompanying dependents
IPS reimburses upon arrival all normal costs associated with obtaining visas for the employee. IPS employs agencies in the country of origin to assist with this (at times) complicated process
After arrival and in subsequent years of employment IPS covers all costs associated with iqama renewal, work permits, and the first 6-month multiple exit/re-entry visa for the employee each year (a 2nd exit/entry visa will cost the employee no more than SR 500 if desired). Family residence visa, iqam, exit re-entry visa and all associated costs (if desired) are the responsibility of the employee
End of Service Bonus paid upon completion of final contract
½ month salary for each of the first 5 years
Full month salary for each year beyond 5
Computations based on final salary

Job Description:

Responsibilities

To commit time and leadership for the successful implementation of the School’s Board-approved Strategic Plan
To ensure successful implementation of the IPS school mission, beliefs and profile
To ensure that all teachers and support staff have a clear understanding of their performance expectations (i.e. job descriptions and faculty handbook); to support faculty in the shared vision of learning and action
To establish a willingness to be a mentor to all faculty as well as encouraging their professional growth and career advancement
To seek management harmony for a common purpose towards consensus goals in the school’s decision-making process
To communicate effectively with students, faculty, parents, colleagues and in the community (i.e. verbal, nonverbal and written communication), and to seek the involvement of faculty and parents in a wide variety of school activities
Takes initiative to inspire and to develop professional development opportunities for all staff tied to programmatic, curricular, and/or objective-based initiatives
Leads and collaborates directly with the Curriculum Coordinator on issues of curriculum development
Assists all program coordinators PYP, IBDP, Arabic, and others) with program implementation
Advises the director on annual recruiting needs and participates fully in the hiring of new faculty
Leads coordinators to ensure programme adherence and vertical and horizontal curricular articulation and alignment
Upholds and recommends policies and procedures that have an impact for the whole school
To create an efficient, productive and caring building culture where all students (and faculty) have the opportunity to be recognized for their best efforts
To ensure that all of the school’s resources are identified and being used to serve students and faculty members alike; help both to reach their full performance potential
To be able to successfully manage the parent and faculty political pressures that come with the assignment; the political dynamics of a parent-elected Board of Directors
To assume the responsibility for sound financial management including accurate program budget planning and fiscal accountability
To have a personal commitment to seek constant professional learning and professional growth; to also be a life-long learner
To accept the importance and necessity of attending after-school student activity programs and parent events
To willingly take on all responsibility for the “mechanics” of the assignment; activities such as building a master class schedule, accurate record keeping, office accounting, etc.
To be a willing and active participant in committee work and group program discussions
To careful review all student admission applications in accordance with policies established by the Board and policy implementing regulations
To establish annual work objectives that are consistent with the School’s Strategic Plan and accepted program direction
To perform other activities as might be required for the general welfare of the school and/or as requested by the Director

The principal shall pledge his/her commitment to providing leadership, organizational and management skills to successfully guide school programs that will ensure that each student achieves success. The principal develops a lifelong love of learning and becomes a responsible citizen in a global community through a curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty committed to motivating students and working in partnership with parents.

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About the School:

The International Programs School in Al Khobar opened in 2000 with 19 students. To date, the school has an enrollment of more than 790 students representing over 35 different nationalities. IPS is a dynamic, gender-segregated, international school in KSA offering a North American curriculum. We are accredited by MSA and authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Education.

Our faculty is a mix of certified teachers from English-speaking countries and Arabic teachers from the Middle East. Our core courses of study are aligned with North American standards and we pride ourselves in providing a top-quality classroom environment for our students.

IPS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP) and the Diploma Program (DP).

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