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Dean of Academics

Position / Role Introduction

The Dean of Academics is a challenging and rewarding position, which works directly with the Principal at KLIS to ensure the quality of education. Our teachers are provided a US curriculum as a guide and framework for the academic year, and design daily lesson plans, and manage the classroom as they would in a typical US classroom. Students take their coursework in English and classes are led by international teachers.

Assists with data organization from all assessments and diagnostic instruments and develops strategies for intervening with students who are experiencing difficulties.

Responsibilities:

Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning.
Works collaboratively with other educators to integrate educational initiatives and resources.
Assists in program implementation and curriculum development.
Assists schools in determining effective methods for the integration of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and the developmental use of authentic assessment.
Models a variety of instructional strategies.
Assists in identifying professional development plans

Posted: January 2021

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Chongqing , China
Start Date	October 2021
Eligible Candidates	District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher
Monthly Salary	USD 4600 - 5400
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Salary: Monthly, competitive salary based on your credentials and experience
Accommodation: Free housing
Accommodation Details: Western-style apartment within walking distance to your school
Airfare Reimbursement: Airfare to China and return flight covered by school (8K-12K rmb for the round-trip flight every year)
Airport Pickup: Yes
Support Staff: Fully bilingual support staff available to help process your visa, settle you into your apartment, translate legal documents, and much more. We provide western comforts and support to make the transition easier for you.
Health Insurance Provided: Yes
Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation
Professional Development: Ongoing professional development provided, including annual teacher in-service, and frequent professional development opportunities. Teachers enjoy career advancement opportunities.
Bonus: Teacher referral bonus offered to all KLIS teachers.
Holidays: We observe local national holidays and some US holidays.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	education
Additional School Requirements
Candidates currently in China are preferred Education: Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in education Minimum of five years of professional teaching experience at and holds a valid teaching degree Minimum of two years’ experience as a successful leader in instruction, curriculum and assessment Leadership experience in kindergarten and pre-kindergarten are preferred Basic technological/computer skills Licensed Teacher Preferred

About the School

KL International School is a private,co-educational, not-for-profit international school whose mission is to prepare creative,collaborative, and curious students who will thrive as educated global citizens, self-sustaining learners, and ethical leaders. Chongqing Nuolin Bashu School for Foreign Personnel (KLIS for short) was established in 2015. It is the first and only American-style independent non-profit international school in the center of Chongqing approved by the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission. The main enrollment of the school is The target is the accompanying children (non-Chinese nationality) of foreigners who legally hold foreign residence permits in China. The school aims to cultivate students with an innovative spirit, cooperation awareness, and learning quality, and provide students with personalized education and development, so that they can actively respond to the challenges of the changing world and become qualified global citizens and thought leaders. The KL International School was founded in 2015 as the second licensed PreK – Year 13 international school for expatriates in Chongqing, China. KLIS is the only private, co-educational, not-for-profit international school in Chongqing and our mission is to prepare creative, collaborative, and curious students who will thrive as educated global citizens, self-sustaining learners, and ethical leaders. KLIS believes in being a “Responsive School for a Changing World”.