ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-SECONDARY &Math teacher

Primary Objective

In conjunction with the Headmaster/Principal, assume responsibility and accountability for planning, developing, supporting, communicating, implementing and monitoring programs, activities and initiatives designed to achieve school goals and priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the Headmaster/Secondary Principal to oversee, direct, and support the educational program at the secondary level.
  

• Oversee implementation of the student behavior management plan. Investigate significant disciplinary issues. Assign appropriate consequences to assure a safe and appropriate learning environment and which assists students in their individual development of self-discipline. Maintain comprehensive records.
  

• Support and assist teachers with using effective and restorative classroom management strategies. Set and uphold expectations regarding teacher handling of student behavior that are aligned with Positive Discipline principles.
  

• Assist with student class selection and master scheduling process. Review scheduling and placement problems with students and facilitate any necessary changes.
  

• Oversee student groups and organizations. Assist in the general supervision of all school activities involving students, teachers and other school personnel. Assist with supervision of students before and after school, during lunch, and between classes as needed.
  

• Oversee student attendance and resolve issues as appropriate.
  

• Monitor and enforce school dress code.
  

• Meet with parents as appropriate regarding academic and behavioral issues.
  

• Maintain high levels of visibility and accessibility on campus, both inside and out
  

  of classrooms.
  

• Serve as a contributing member of the Academic Leadership and Administrative
  

  Teams.
  

• Assist with the teacher recruitment process as needed.
  

• Collaborate with the Student Services Team members to develop and implement
  

  strategies to support students with complex needs.
  

• Provide input regarding school policies and practices.
  

• Support and encourage teachers regarding innovative thinking and unconventional
  

  solutions; pursue and remove barriers to implementation of creative ideas.
  

• Facilitate a positive, respectful school climate.
  

• Delegate responsibilities to appropriate teachers and/or support staff and provide
  

  necessary guidance and support to fulfill those responsibilities.
  

• Teach, or facilitate teaching of, classes when necessary.
  

• With Headmaster/Principal, set goals for own professional development.
  

• Assume responsibility for school operations in the absence of the principal.
  

• Support and reinforce implementation of school vision, mission, core values and
  

  other initiatives into all aspects of school life and operation.
  

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding issues related to students, parents or staff.
  

• Commits to and practices child safeguarding standards and requirements; ensures
  

  that all students are protected from exclusion, discrimination, harassment, abuse
  

  and neglect
  

• Engage in other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
  

  Headmaster/Principal.
  

Key Relationships

• Teachers
• Students
• Parents
• Primary and Secondary Principal

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant area
  

• State or provincial certification as a professional educator
  

• Successful instructional experience at the middle and/or high school level
  

• Strong understanding of adolescent developmental issues and needs
  

• Clear ability to foster effective relationships between and among students, parents
  

  and staff
  

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  

• Eligibility for Chinese residency and work visa
  

Primary Objective

This position is responsible for facilitating the cognitive, affective, ethical and physical growth and development of students, and to ensure that each student receives the guidance and support necessary for high quality learning and equitable access to the full range of learning opportunities available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs purposeful, engaging and relevant lessons and activities with measurable learning outcomes; ensures students are aware of and pursue intended outcomes
  

• Knows and understands students; plans lessons and activities appropriate for developmental level, individual language and learning needs, interests and culture
  

• Ensures planning and instruction are sequential and aligned with established learning and curricular standards
  

• Facilitates learning activities that are highly relevant and require critical and creative high-level thought; holds all students to a high standard of learning
  

• Effectively applies current research-based pedagogical strategies, approaches and methodologies to meet the needs of diverse learners
  

• Intentionally facilitates and supports academic language development to meet the needs of language learners in the mainstream classroom
  

• Anticipates and prepares for student misunderstanding; plans for further explanation, re-teaching and support as necessary
  

• Designs and uses varied assessment techniques and strategies to inform teaching and improve learning; persists until students reach expected achievement
  

• Provides timely and meaningful feedback that leads to improved learning;
  

  cultivates appropriate student use of feedback and accountability for learning
  

• Implements positive and effective classroom management strategies and fosters
  

  development of appropriate student behavior
  

• Intentionally creates a culture of mutual respect and emotional safety in the
  

  classroom; cultivates rapport and camaraderie between students
  

• Proactively and positively communicates with and involves parents in child’s
  

  learning; provides meaningful feedback and productive guidance
  

• Pursues connections with students through extracurricular activities; shares
  

  responsibility for coordination and supervision of activities and events
  

• Willingly shares in additional responsibilities (e.g. student supervision); facilitates
  

  and participates in activities and events during and outside of the instructional day
  

• Adheres to documentation requirements and deadlines; completes planning,
  

  grading and grade reporting in a timely manner
  

• Willingly provides support and shares solutions, ideas and resources with
  

  colleagues; takes a collaborative, team-oriented approach to planning and teaching
  

• Productively contributes to school growth and development (e.g. curriculum development and review, writing and submitting articles, school-level and accreditation committee work)
  

• Maintains confidentiality regarding student personal and academic issues; uses discretion when discussing students with others
  

• Models and expects high ethical and professional standards, a positive, optimistic and solution-oriented attitude, and courteous treatment and respect for others
  

• Takes a reflective approach to professional practice; consistently evaluates practice and seeks opportunities to improve; implements suggestions and feedback from others
  

• Commits to and practices child safeguarding standards and requirements; ensures that all students are protected from exclusion, discrimination, harassment, abuse and neglect
  

• Supports school vision, mission, core values and other initiatives in word and practice; is positive and avoids conveying a negative or derogatory tone regarding school functioning
  

Key Relationships

• Students • Parents

• Other teachers and school specialists
  

• School administration
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area
  

• State or provincial certification as a professional teacher
  

• English language fluency
  

• A collaborative and inclusive approach to teaching and learning
  

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  

• Eligibility for a Chinese work visa (some positions have restrictions)