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Instructional Coach - Technology

The Instructional Coach at AIS is focused on improving student achievement through working directly with staff. This will be achieved through collaborative planning with the Curriculum Director that is informed by the needs and goals of divisional Principals and IB Coordinators. Instructional coaches support the School Improvement Plan (SIP), common elements of the IB Continuum, ongoing initiatives, and the overall enhancement of teaching and learning by adhering to the school’s vision.

Posted: October 2018

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Location	Salmiya, Kuwait
Start Date	November 2018
Contract Length	2 Years
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student Level	All Levels
Monthly Salary	USD 2598 - 4438
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Generous tax free salary
Professional development conference and training allowance
Car allowance
Annual excursion airfare for coach and one accompanying child dependent
Relocation and settling-in allowances
Provided housing with major furniture and appliances
International healthcare provided
Settling in allowance
2 year contract commitment

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required	Master
Major	Technology or Computer Science
Additional School Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Technology or Computer Science Master’s Degree in corresponding area, preferably leadership Experience in IB schools Certification in coaching specialty Minimum five (5) years successful teaching experience at appropriate level Demonstrated leadership experience with Instructional Coaching, Literacy, English Language Learning, and/or Technology Integration initiatives.

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.