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Head of School

The KL International School of Chongqing is seeking a Head of School to lead the school into the next decade!

KLIS seeks a skilled leader and educator to serve as the next Head of School. The Head of School will report directly to the Board of Trustees, and be responsible for all school operations, including the fulfillment of the school vision and mission and to build a positive school culture for all students. The Head of School will be responsible for overseeing school finances, recruitment, evaluation, support, training and mentoring of all faculty and staff; recruitment and retention of families, the academic and social learning program, curriculum development, and efforts to increase awareness and visibility of the school in the community.

KL International School of Chongqing

The KL International School was founded in 2015 as the second licensed Preschool – Year 13 international school for expatriates in Chongqing, China. KLIS is the only private, co-educational, not-for-profit international school in Chongqing. 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”.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Acts as the educational leader of the school, responsible for its day-to-day academic operation and the school culture
Develop, monitor, evaluate and promote the school instructional program
Develop and implement school improvement plans that align with the school’s long and short-term goals
Use meaningful data and statistics to make informed decisions on school improvement
Recruit, develop and motivate teachers, administrators and staff. The Head makes appropriate disciplinary decisions as necessary while ensuring that all personnel perform their duties in accordance with their job descriptions.
Manage the school budget and lead budget planning
Oversee academic guidance, grading and standards for student assessment
Plan and manage staff assignments
Maintain a positive, interactive and transparent relationship with the school community
Drives and maintains enrollment of the school.
Is a visible presence in all areas of the school.
Works collaboratively and proactively with the admissions team by participating in info sessions, personal family meetings and community events to meet the annual recruitment goals.
Work towards earning accreditation for KLIS
Establishes co-curricular, short-term, and auxiliary programs to support student growth

Additional Expectations

Proactively take part in and positively contribute to school events (concerts, holidays, sports)
Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities and life experiences of students and colleagues
Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (extracurricular, academic) that enhance the growth and learning of students
Collaborate with counseling team to provide advice and counseling to students pursuing studies abroad
Some weekend duties may be requested

Posted: November 2018

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Chongqing, China
Start Date	June 2019
Contract Length	1-2 years
Eligible Candidates	District/Regional Level Administrator, Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher
Student Level	Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, All Levels
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Competitive international salary
Provided Housing
Flight Reimbursement: Up to 12,000 RMB Roundtrip, paid in 2 payments
Health and Accident Insurance
Residence Permit, Work Permit, and Related Visa Processing Fees Assistance and Reimbursement
Working Hours: 40+ hours per week, 7:30 – 5:00 PM
Paid local, national and school holidays
Tuition coverage provided for dependents
End of Contract Bonus

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Master
Major	Education or Education Administration
Additional School Requirements
An inspiring and passionate leader in the service of educating students, guided by the school’s mission and values, while demonstrating a practical, hands-on approach Significant experience in school leadership, including independent or international school experience Broad background in education and a demonstrated understanding of best-practice and exceptional academic programming (curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, faculty recruiting & development, classroom technology) Post graduate degree in education or educational administration Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, manage, and lead faculty Excellent oral and written communication skills Has the cultural competence to respectfully navigate internationally diverse contexts and build trust and engagement with a variety of constituencies Excellent organizational skills Experience and understanding of the international accreditation process Must be able to obtain a background check Must be able to satisfy China working visa requirements Teaching/Adminsitrative certification or license a plus Experience working internationally a plus

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”.