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HS Principal

American International School

Samilya, Kuwait

US 5250 - 7900 a month

Start August 2019

Job
School

Contract Length: 3 Years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

Director/Principal

School Requirements:

Education Required: Master
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience

Additional School Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years prior experience as a high school principal in grades 9-12
Prior experience leading an IB DP and IB MYP school required
Holds a Master’s degree from an American or equivalent university in administrative leadership or related educational field
Licensed as a high principal
International school experience highly recommended
Is ethical and acts with integrity
Understands that student learning is at the center of our educational programs
Is nurturing of adult and young learners with inherent cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness
Can provide concern-free background check from countries of employment

Job Benefits:

Competitive tax-free salary
Annual excursion airfare for principal, spouse and up to two accompanying dependents
Relocation and settling-in allowances
Provided housing with major furniture and appliances
International healthcare provided
IB training once in first contract
Annual professional conference and professional development allowance
Automobile allowance
Communication allowance

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Ensures the AIS school Mission, Beliefs, and Objectives are well integrated within the high school (grades 9-12)
Models strong instructional leadership by maintaining a strong professional culture with a focus on continuously improving teaching and learning
Works closely with the high school leadership team and teachers to ensure that rigorous instruction and curricula are the norm
Monitors initiatives closely and supports measures that support continuous achievement gains closely tied to whole-school objectives and initiatives
Manages the daily operations of the high school
Oversees the high school teacher assessment model tied to continuous growth and improvement
With the Curriculum Director and Middle School Principal, develops strong ties to the IB Programme Coordinators (DP and MYP) and the subject Heads of Department to ensure programme adherence and vertical and horizontal curricular articulation and alignment
Works closely with the Superintendent and the Administrative Council to maintain a fiscally sound high school
Advises the superintendent on annual recruiting needs and is active in the hiring of high school staff working closely with the high school leadership team to ensure ideal learning environments are valued
Upholds and recommends procedures that have impact on the high school and the whole school, in general, and which may lead to recommended new or revised AIS school Board policy
Collaborates with the Curriculum Director on issues of curriculum development and instructional coaching, and sits on the Curriculum Council
Assists the MYP and DP Coordinators with the implementation of the MYP and the DP
Takes initiative to inspire and to develop professional learning opportunities for all staff tied to programmatic, curricular, and/or objective-based initiatives

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About the School:

The American International School Kuwait is a rigorous and college-preparatory Pre-K through grade 12 school offering three International Baccalaureate Programmes; the PYP, MYP, and DP. We pride ourselves in offering a challenging academic curriculum rooted in nurturing students to thrive and to be balanced. Our school Mission embodies our commitment to our local and international student body:

AIS Kuwait inspires students to become critical thinkers and contributing world citizens through rigor and balance in a nurturing educational environment.

Over the course of a PK-12 education, the AIS community works collaboratively to support graduates reach the various aspects of our Profile of the Graduates.

Ideally, AIS graduates will become contributing global citizens, who:

take initiative to organize ideas and apply thinking skills independently. explore concepts, ideas and issues that have significance to local and global systems, and develop their natural curiosity. are positive people who value a strong work ethic, self-reliance and volunteerism. become flexible and adaptable members of a global community, accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and willing to grow from the experience. understand the importance of intellectual and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. set goals which are supportive of their learning and personal development and they approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the persistence and adaptability to explore new roles, ideas and strategies.

AIS is a large school with a student population diversity of 47 nationalities, the majority being of an Arabic background. Our local and international teaching staff are representative of the English-speaking world with the majority American or Canadian. AIS is a collaborative community with opportunities for extensive professional learning and growth.

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