Elementary School Principal SEND International
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SEND INTERNATIONALare in pursuit of excellence in education for our client based inDoha, Qatar , and are seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as anElementary School Principal.Academy (Pre3 to Grade 5), effective August 1, 2024.The organisation is growing fast and they are looking for outstanding educators to join their team. The Foundation focuses on education, science and research, and community development, and they need the best people to help them achieve their ambitious goals. If you smile when you think about children; when you're talking to parents; when you're discussing new ideas in education; when you're removing barriers to learning, you may be the person they're looking for. The Foundation's work in the field of education has brought prestigious, international universities to Qatar to help develop an education sector in which young people can acquire the attitudes and skills needed to build a knowledge economy. Its main science and research agenda is to build Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercialising solutions through key sciences. Its community development programs aim to help foster a progressive society, while also enhancing the cultural landscape, protecting Qatar's heritage.The institution is a specialized school catering to over 600 children, spanning from Pre-3 to Grade 12, each with diverse learning needs and challenges. The majority of enrolled students exhibit mild to moderate learning requirements, while a portion have medically diagnosed conditions, presenting more intricate learning obstacles.As an outstanding school, it delivers top-tier academic, social, emotional, and research-based programs, tailored to suit the individual needs and capacities of its students. Employing multi-tiered support systems, the institution ensures students receive necessary behavioral, therapeutic, and academic interventions, facilitating their success in pursuits such as further education, employment, and community engagement.Endorsed by esteemed international bodies like CIS and MSA, the school offers a high school diploma aligned with American Standards, Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and the international AERO version. This diploma pathway supports students graduation aspirations. In cases where the standard diploma may not be suitable, the school provides an alternative special needs pathway.English is the language of instruction in all disciplines and subjects except Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History, which are taught in Arabic. Over 98% of students are Qatari and are English Language Learners. Students are taught in mixed gender classes with an emphasis on embedding dual language strategies.As a specialist school, the students present a wide range of learning challenges requiring a dynamic, flexible and responsive learning environment. In addition to grade level classrooms with teacher student ratio of around 1:10, the school has a number of specialist resources bases within the structure supported by teachers, IA's and interventionists.The school also employs a team of Education Counsellors, School Nurse and Behavior Specialists. They have a strong and highly specialised Arabic & Islamic Studies team who work with students across the spectrum of learning needs.They aim never to give up on a student and are responsive to, and respectful of, the challenges our students may experience at different stages of their school journey.Aims:To encourage, motivate and advance the achievement of students with learning challenges, demonstrating that all our students can progress in their development and learningTo empower students with a sense of confidence, capability, competence, and self-esteem to meet life's challengesTo develop characteristics that will build resilience and skills for lifeTo encourage students to be curious about the world they live inTo provide students with opportunities to explore concepts, engage in problem solving, while extending their knowledge and skillsTo provide high quality academic, research based, teaching and learning in both Arabic and EnglishTo create an emotionally supportive learning environment where students feel safe, valued and a sense of belongingTo support students to acquire knowledge, skills and confidence needed to fulfill their aspirations for adult lifeTo develop respect of Qatari heritage, Culture and Islamic principles offer a curriculum that will challenge enthuse and inspire the young people to make progress where they have previously been unable to thriveTo ensure teaching is stimulating and relevant and utilises opportunities outside of the classroom, and first-hand experienceTo provide students with the knowledge that promotes intercultural understanding and respect, and the skills to become proud and successful global citizensPosition Overview:In collaboration with the Educational Leadership Team and the Administrative Team, the Elementary School Principal is responsible for assisting the School Director and the Secondary School Principal in all aspects of the functionality and success of the school, which also includes but not limited to effective development, delivery, and evaluation of all educational programs, including academic, social, and emotional elements of the curriculum.Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant fieldPost Graduate Qualification in Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education or other relevant field preferred5 years of classroom experience, strong in curriculum, instruction and assessmentProven track record of leading whole school improvementSpecial Education expertise and experience:Proficient in building and developing operational systemsProficient in contributing to an operational budgetProficient in recruiting high quality teachers to support programmesProficient in establishing and developing effective relationships within the schools andparent communityExperience building and maintaining an effective school cultureUnderstanding and experience of best educational practicesUnderstanding and experience with fostering collaboration within teamsUnderstanding and experience in integrating technology into curriculum to improvestudent achievementUnderstanding and using data to drive high student outcomesExperience of responsibility and leadership in educational settingsEffective interpersonal and leadership skillsArabic language desirableEnglish proficiency in writing, reading & oral communication skillsLeadership skills, attributes and professional competence - the ability to lead and manage people to work towards common goalsDecision-making skills- the ability to solve problems and make decisionsCommunication skills- the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of othersSelf-management- the ability to plan time effectively and to organize oneself wellTeaching skills: able to role model good and better teaching to colleaguesPersonal impact and presence - providing a good role model to othersAdaptability to changing circumstances and new ideasEnergy, vigor and perseveranceSelf-confidenceEnthusiasmIntellectual abilityReliability, integrity, and commitmentAbility to stay calm under pressureAbility to direct and co-ordinate the work of others, motivating, inspiring, and supporting staffHas self-belief, senses opportunities, and takes the initiative in moving things forward in a positive wayCommunicates effectively both orally and in writing with students and adultsSkilled at leading high quality professional learning and development and chairing meetingsEstablishes and maintains constructive and open relationships with parents, staff, PUE & QF and the local communityPossesses a strong set of values and beliefs and shows awareness of how these fit in with the values of the school and Qatar FoundationIs committed to continued self-professional development and is always trying to find ways to improve and be the best they can be.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Expert understanding of innovative pedagogyExperience of assessment including tracking pupil progressExcellent knowledge of monitoring an school self-evaluation as a tool for improvement Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behavior of studentsExcellent knowledge of inclusionThe Elementary School Principal will:Oversee school operations to ensure that activities align with the schools Vision and MissionBuild school-wide systems in collaboration with the Secondary School Principal to align two campuses, one schoolCollaborate with Coordinators, Senior Leadership Team and the Director to improve teaching and learning standards and attainmentUse data to inform decision making regarding student academic, attendance, behavior and social emotional success and goal settingOversee Assistant Principal, Coordinators and Lead Teachers, including Arabic and Islamic divisions to ensure program integrationOversee the enhancement of school-wide systems to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for studentsBuild and maintain open communication with parents to have a shared understanding of the school programAddress any parent concerns and meet the needs of individual students in a timely mannerSupervise, direct, and invest in Assistant Principals, Faculty, and staff to reach their full potential by delivering professional developmentIn collaboration with the Secondary Principal and Senior Leadership team, oversee the implementation of a staff appraisal systemCollaborate with Coordinators and Lead Teachers with regard to curriculum standards and teaching quality, and offer supportEnsure student programs, field trips, clubs, sports, arts, after-school programs and extracurricular activities are provided as student opportunities throughout the yearOther tasks assigned by the DirectorSalary and Benefit:Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.Benefits include:A tax-free senior leadership salaryHousingHealthLife and long-term disability insuranceAnnual home leaveShipping allowanceGratuity and tuition benefits for PreK - grade 12 school-age dependents.For more information, please call +441925 909429 or emailinfo@sendinternational.co.uk#J-18808-Ljbffr
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