Principal for International School

Program Description

Principal for International School

Description

Student Population:
A small multinational/cultural student body of about 250 children from K to 9th grade. None of the students are Saudi Nationals.

The Position:
The School Principal serves as the educational leader of the school. The Principal ensures that all programs and practices of faculty and staff support the school's mission, vision and core values statements, and that all students are provided with an excellent educational program. The Principal reports to the Director of Education (there is no superintendent or school board).

All instructions are in English. The school follows a British School Curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Oversees all aspects of the school's instructional program development, implementation & evaluation
* Supervises and evaluates all school faculty and staff
* Embraces technology and uses it as a management and instructional tool daily
* Designs opportunities to empower students, staff and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school's culture and climate
* Commits to daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication
* Understands the complexities and nuances of hiring, evaluating, inspiring and mentoring all staff members to exceed expectations
* Models and articulates high expectations
* Embraces the roles parents play supporting the school community and their children's education
* Meets regularly with parents, students and staff to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse group of learners
* Understands the schools responsibility to prepare students for their future in this rapidly changing global society
* Embraces change and innovation and is able to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school
* Develops & manages the school's instructional budget
* Participates with the educational team, the Director of Education, the Director of Recruitment in the development of the annual total school budget
* Coordinates the development & implementation of new programs & services at the school
* Coordinates the School Curriculum Improvement Process
* Makes or delegates admissions decisions for the school
* Oversees and manages the school's record keeping
* Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Education

Highlights

* No School Board, No Unfunded Mandates, Take Control
* Tax Free Salary 55,000 to 75,000 USD, based on candidate's credentials (paid in Saudi Riyals)

Other benefits include:
* Round trip transportation annually
* Fully-furnished housing
* On site free medical coverage.
* Retirement Benefit payable in cash (half month salary per year of service)
* Sick leave
* Mid-year vacation and holidays
* Professional Development Allowance
* Your expenses include food & fun.

Application Procedure:
Candidates will be identified by PS&S and their applications forwarded to the school.
Selected applications will be forwarded to the school Director of Recruitment.

Qualifications

Men or Women under age 55.

Qualifications
* Master's Degree
* At least 3 years experience as a principal in a small school
* Extensive knowledge and understanding of administrative and education best practices
* Demonstrated skills and experience in successfully supervising and supporting teachers in the development of elementary school programs and teaching excellence
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to bring people together to achieve common goals
* Some budgetary experience
* Excellent references

If you like running your own show this is the job for you.

Further Information
Degree Level: 
Masters Degree
Experience Required: 
Yes
Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English
Travel Arrangements: 

Participants Travel to Saudi Arabia Independently

Application Process: 

Letters of Reference, Phone Interview, Resume

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Program Info

Country: 
Saudi Arabia
Length of Position: 
6-12 months
Salary / Benefits: 

Tax Free Salary 50,000 USD Plus, based on candidate's credentials (paid in Saudi Riyals)