Openings
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The following are the list of openings for the school year 2009-10, which will begin in August 2009. Please note that some are tentative at this time and are noted as such.
- Middle School Principal (Applications closed, deadline was October 16th)
- Elementary School Classroom
- Elementary School Special Needs (Learning Assistance and ESL)
- Elementary School Spanish - tentative
- Speech and Language (K-12)
- School Psychologist (K-12)
- Middle School Science
- Middle School French
- Middle School Humanities - Tentative
- High School Art
- High School English
- High School Spanish
- High School Mathematics
- High School PE - Tentative
- High School Social Studies - Tentative
- High School Counselor - Tentative
Interested applicants should send the following to the school electronically:
- A personal statement indicating your professional philosophy, as well as the reasons for your interest in AIS/D
- The specific position for which you are applying (your professional field)
- A complete resume which includes a list of professional references and a digital photo
AISD will have representatives at the following international school recruitment fairs:
- ISS Bangkok
- Search-Associates Bangkok
- University of Northern Iowa
- Search-Associates Cambridge
- ISS San Francisco
- Search Associates San Francisco
ABOUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S POSITION
Responsibilities Include:
- Working as part of an administrative team with the other divisional principals and superintendent
- Being the instructional leader of the Middle School
- Overseeing and supervising the work of the Middle School staff
- Implementing a shared leadership model and working with Middle School teams
- Assisting the administrative team in overseeing and reporting on the school’s strategic plan indicators
- Assisting the administrative team in the development and oversight of an annual budget
- Communicating effectively with staff, students and parents on matters of concern to the Middle School community
- Developing and administering a flexible Middle School master schedule
- Planning for continuous Middle School program growth and development
Desired Qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to a developmentally appropriate program for early adolescents based on best practices from around the world
- Knowledge and experience with education for a diverse range of students
- Commitment to a middle school philosophy
- Commitment to inclusive education
- Demonstrated instructional leadership
- Comfort in using technology and school management software
- Commitment to and experience with an active service learning program
- Commitment to and experience with an active co-curricular program
- Active engagement in own ongoing professional development
- Interest in membership in a close-knit school community
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should submit the following directly (preferably electronically) to Walter Plotkin, Superintendent, wplotkin@ais-dhaka.net no later than Thursday, October 16th:
- A letter of interest outlining:
- Previous relevant experience
- Reasons for interest in the position
- Statement of beliefs about education (with particular attention to Middle School)
- Curriculum vitae with a current photo
- List of referees with contact information (copies of open references optional)
Short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview in Dhaka in early November. The school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the above stated timeline, should an exceptional candidate be identified during the search process.
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