Featured Job

Elementary School Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

Sustain and develop a culture of future-ready, student-centered learning based around current research
Provide leadership to and participate in the strategic planning and implementation of the school’s strategic priorities as outlined by our WASC Accreditation
Oversee student wellbeing, including the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of academic programs and structures already in place
Lead Elementary School curriculum development, alignment, implementation and evaluation in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Standards
Use data to monitor the success of Elementary School programs and oversee the monitoring of student growth
Ensure all students’ needs are met through close collaboration with and oversight of the Elementary School Teachers and Program Assistants
Support the professional growth of teaching staff through the use of Professional Development days provided in the School calendar
Support the professional teaching staff and teaching assistants through the use of the consistent and goal-orientated teacher evaluation system in place
Lead the recruitment, selection, orientation and the placement of staff
Collaborate with the Assistant Principal to develop and implement a whole-school approach to professional development in support of the school’s goals
Build community and ensure effective communication with all stakeholder groups
Manage and monitor the Elementary School annual budget, in collaboration with the School Manager, Assistant Principal and Managing Director
Work in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team (Governing Board) to develop and implement the school’s strategic goals, policies and practices
Oversee the successful day-to-day running of the Elementary School
Facilitates strategies to improve classroom instruction and increase student achievement
Connects research-based initiatives and innovative strategies to maximize the achievement of each learner
Monitors and evaluates the use of assessments to guide instructional practices and provide timely and accurate feedback to students and parents
Demonstrates and supports the importance of professional development by providing adequate time and resources for teachers and staff to participate in professional learning (Professional Partnership Program)

Posted: December 2019

This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

Location	Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Start Date	August 2020
Eligible Candidates	Director/Principal
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, based on qualifications and experience

The standard benefits package for our internationally hired faculty includes, but is not limited to:

Housing
International health insurance
School provided car
Airfare
Mongolian visa and work permit
Tuition waiver for applicable candidates
Shipping allowance
Settling-in advance payment

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Master
Work Visa Eligibility	United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia
Major	Education, Educational Leadership
Additional School Requirements
Master’s Degree (Educational Administration or Primary Education preferred) Minimum of ten successful years of educational experience (Teaching and Administrative combined) Experience in school-wide accreditation processes ( WASC preferred) International Leadership experience in a multicultural school setting Experience working in a school culture that supports English Language learners preferred Outstanding interpersonal, communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills required Proven track record as a collaborative team player in a highly dynamic, complex and innovative learning community

About the School

The American School of Ulaanbaatar (ASU) is an international school founded in 2006. We are a private school with internationally recognized accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our student population is about 85% Mongolian, with the remainder composed of students from more than 20 different countries. Fast Facts School location: Zaisan Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia The year that ASU was founded: 2006 Number of students enrolled that first year: 160 Enrollment for 2022-2023: 750 Managing Director of the school: Ms. Oyunsuren Dugarjav Elementary School Principal: Ms. Joanne Effa Secondary School Principal: Mr. Tom Kaualoku Full-time faculty: 110 Teaching assistants: 13 Sports Team Name: Wolves Vision To be a community that encourages academic, physical, and creative development, fosters a passion for learning, and inspires intellectual curiosity. Mission We empower our students to acquire and embrace knowledge, be intellectually reflective, be caring and ethical citizens, and lead a lifetime of meaningful work. ASU prepares students through rigorous, student-driven academic and co-curricular programs to succeed in English-speaking colleges and universities and to contribute to a rapidly changing global society.