Secondary School Principal

Island Pacific Academy, a design thinking school committed to a culture where values matter, is seeking a dynamic secondary school principal.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of School, the Secondary School Principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the middle and high school, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of Island Pacific Academy to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the approved curricula and directives of Island Pacific Academy. Responsible for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to send a letter of application, including a resume with at least three references, addressed to Harriet Ngethe, Director of Human Resources, at .

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the instructional leader and demonstrates authentic leadership skills, capable of making tough decisions and leading a cohesive team. Is present and visible to faculty and staff in and around the school environment.
• Plans, designs, and conducts follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the needs of student and the educational community.
• Leads secondary school and decision-making process to ensure the development of a comprehensive school improvement plan (Strategic plan) with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Conducts and maintains school's performance evaluation information and its systems to ensure that division and schoolwide goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of faculty adhere to schoolwide educational standards and goals.
• Organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the secondary school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school.
• Establish the master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students.
• Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Review, develop and evaluate academic programs in coordination with the Secondary Leadership Team and faculty members.
• Ensure that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, questioning the known, problem solving and creativity, that they address the range of skills and developmental needs found in the classroom, that they encourage the student to define individual goals and accept responsibility for learning, and that they provide a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and achievement.
• Serve as a role model for students, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
• Help to collect and analyze data regarding the needs and achievement of students, including formative and summative assessments, and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications to existing programs.
• Plans, develops, organizes, and administers support systems which provide optimal educational opportunities for adolescent age students. Is a strong advocate for the school and its students to get things done in a timely manner.
• Empowers students, faculty, staff and parents to articulate and implement their goals and ideas.
• Support and evaluate teachers to enhance teaching and learning which aligns with the mission and vision of IPA
• Conduct and plan faculty meetings which include school business, curriculum review and development, and sharing ideas which support student and school growth
• Plans, develops, and implements Secondary division budget planning and expenditure control procedures including approval of purchase requests from faculty and staff; included in this is long- and short-term planning
• Confers, consults with and advises public and private agency personnel and parents concerning student educational and behavior problems and alternative problem solutions.
• Manages, supervises, observes, and conducts staff professional development and staff training programs which identify and encourage leadership potential.
• Confers with secondary division instructional support staff in decision making processes, and in the development of alternative approaches to solving educational concerns and issues.
• Assists the school community in their awareness of the schoolwide and division goals and objectives and the strategies for achieving them.
• Assists in the development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of policies, rules and regulations. Ensure compliance with all laws and school level policies and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for the resolution of conflict in an effort to maintain a high level of faculty and staff morale.
• Manage hiring, retention and assignment of faculty for the Elementary division and make recommendations to the Head of School
• Responsible for managing, monitoring, auditing, and evaluation of specially funded programs and grants.
• Supervise all secondary personnel assigned to the building, establishing clear expectations for role, responsibilities, and performance to ensure that all job responsibilities are met and exceeded.
• Facilitate and support the development of "community" among all members of the school community
• All other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School
• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or related field
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience
• Minimum 2 years administrative experience as Principal, Assistant Principal or Office Administrator
• Must have knowledge of Google Suite, Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to lead a diverse group of employees
• Ability to develop and lead curriculum and instructional programs
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Work environment includes indoor office environment as well as wet or humid outdoor conditions and hot or humid gymnasium conditions
• Frequent sitting at computer and using the phone
• Regular lifting of up to 5lbs and occasional lifting up to 20lbs
• The noise level of the position can occasionally be moderate or high during school events
• Performs work indoors with air conditioning and adequate lighting.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has supervisory responsibility for the planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the quality and quantity of work of professionals, technical and clerical employees. Frequently meets with teachers, specialists and other staff to influence, motivate and monitor the result objectives of the school operation.

Education:

Masters

Non-discriminatory Statement:

Island Pacific Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of Island Pacific Academy to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.