Vice-Principal

Character Traits, Experiences and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Master's degree in Elementary school administration or equivalent is required.
• Has a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as an elementary school Vice-Principal;
• IB experience is an asset
• International private schools experience
• Has the ability to adapt to new work environments;
• Demonstrates a willingness to make life adjustments to accomplish the schools' objectives
• Culturally sensitive;
• Is a team player;
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and develop leadership potential within the staff;
• Possesses strong conceptual skills and demonstrates the ability to develop and transfer them to staff;
• Is an enthusiastic visionary, encouraging, self-starter with a high energy level;
• Has demonstrated success at various levels of development;
• Has led or participated in various organizations or groups;
• Competent in integrating technology into curriculum as instructional medium.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle all duties of Principal in her/his absence
• Improve student achievement by nurturing excellent teaching and learning and building a safe and supportive student culture.
• Supervise students and staff.
• Support principal by working as a team, backing-up principal’s decision, sharing work and communicating effectively.
• Use data to inform decisions about instruction.
• Partner with principal to provide leadership across staff, students and community.
• Engage parents in student learning and site functioning.
• Develop and empower teams.
• Build trust to facilitate change.
• Plan strategically.
• Schedule and manage effectively.
• Manage personal and staff time and priorities.
• Build and maintain network of support outside the school.
• Assist in the development and upgrade of school policies.