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Elementary Assistant Principal - West Yas Academy

Job Purpose:

To oversee and manage school data and records as per directed by Aldar Education and ADEK regulations.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
  • Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.
  • Collaborate with the Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors, and curriculum support staff as assigned.
  • Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending applicants to be interviewed.
  • Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations and as directed by Aldar Education. This will include but not be limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures as necessary.
  • Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the MAP/Exact Path student achievement plan, developing a progress-based testing schedule in coordination with the assessment coordination, establishing and overseeing the processes related to assessment and reporting student attainment and progress, data collection, students’ records, and archiving.
  • Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
  • Assist, determine, develop, and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhances the quality and efficiency of teaching.
  • Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
  • Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

  • With secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning.
  • Ability to work with data and be effective in using data to diagnose, intervene and evaluate the impact upon learning.
  • Ability to organize tasks
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to exercise good judgment
  • Must possess leadership skills
  • Must appropriately handle confidential information
Posted: March 2023
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2023
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Annual Airfare
  • Housing Allowance
  • Children's Education
  • Family Medical Inurance 
  • End of Service Gratuity

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorHomeroom
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • At least 6 years experience, including 4 consecutive years of teaching performance that exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal
  • At least 2 years experience in a middle leadership role
  • Experience in leading school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
  • Experience working with parents and external agencies.