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Male MS/HS Vice Principal

Responsibilities

  • Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school; interpret and enforce school and school division policies and regulations
  • Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community
  • Support the principal in the collaborative development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the school’s Strategic Plan
  • Ensure implementation of the Board-approved curriculum
  • Assist the principal in monitoring compliance with the school Board and Ministry of Education mandates and guidelines related to testing programs and the local special education program
  • Assist the principal in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff
  • Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal
  • Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students and teachers
  • Work with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
  • Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records and check on receipts for such material
  • Assist in coordinating safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
  • Assist in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance
  • Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body; deal with special cases as necessary
  • Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
  • Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required
  • Maintain the code of conduct established and ensure students are adhering to it
  • Maintain student discipline and follow-through with correspondence record-keeping relating to discipline
  • Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required
  • Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal
  • Explain and interpret school-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, pupils, and the community
  • Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentation, and follow-up conferences
  • Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques
  • Assist in the coordination and supervision of guidance services
  • To coordinate new student orientation and new student homeroom responsibilities
  • Maintain and model high standards of professionalism
  • To schedule parent/teacher conferences and to maintain records and correspondence relating to parent conferences as required
  • Serves as a member of the Child Study Team (CST) to support the referral process to include pre-referral screening and conferences, pupil progression, school level articulation
  • Head the behavior management/incentive program and counsel students when necessary, working closely with the school guidance counselors
  • Assists with the coordination of student placement, student records, and student recognition programs
  • Performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent
Posted: February 2020
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LocationKuwait, Kuwait
Start DateAugust 2020
Eligible CandidatesDistrict/Regional Level Administrator, Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Yearly round trip ticket to the home country
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 100% Tuition fee discount for first two children
  • Fully furnished accommodation
  • Shared transportation
  • Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Other Certification
Education RequiredMaster
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA)
MajorEducation
Additional School Requirements
  • Principal Certification (Preferred)
  • Ability to apply guidelines and follow directions
  • Ability to organize data and files
  • Ability to work well with the public, students, staff and parents
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of students, staff, school business, materials, and information