Teach Abroad: Upper School Principal (Grades 6-12) opening in Morocco

A nine-member board, seven of who are elected, one who is appointed by the U.S. Consul General and the Director, governs the school. The school community includes members of the diplomatic corps, owners and employees of foreign and local businesses, and members of the Moroccan government.

The school is located on a 5 acre campus, has purpose built facilities which include 45 classrooms, two computer labs, physical education facilities, sports fields, a cafeteria, two libraries, and a state-of-the-art theater that seats 380 people.

Curriculum
CAS offers an American style standards based curriculum. English is the language of instruction. The school also offers the IB Diploma program. CAS provides services for students with mild learning disabilities in its PACE Program and support for English Language Learners (ELL).

The curriculum is comparable to that offered in university-preparatory schools of like size in the United States. French and Arabic are required subjects of study beginning in Grade 2 and extending through Grade 10. 100% of the CAS graduates enter colleges and universities in the United States, the UK and Europe.

The Position
The Upper School Principal assumes overall responsibility for the planning and day-to-day administration of the Upper School program and its activities. The Principal will report to the Director.

Major responsibilities for the position include:

• Articulating and modeling the CAS mission, philosophy and core values
• Collaborating with the Curriculum Coordinator to lead curriculum review, development, and delivery
• Ensuring that the Upper School curriculum reflects best practice in the field, and is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the school
• Being a proactive leader drawing together the strengths of the various members of the Upper School staff;
• Facilitating and developing positive and effective communication and relationships with the Board, parents, students, staff and the greater Casablanca community
• Monitoring teacher performance through implementation of the prescribed teacher evaluation system
• Collaborating, planning and supporting professional development for staff
• Working collaboratively with the school's leadership team and faculty to help create new programs, institute best practices, achieve excellence and to ensure a cohesive school operation and development
• Creating an efficient, productive, and caring school atmosphere where all students and faculty have opportunity to be recognized for their best efforts
• Ensure that all of the school's resources are identified used to serve students and faculty members alike; while ensuring both reach their full performance potential.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Education and/or Educational Administration
• Administrative certification
• A minimum of two years full time experience as an Upper School Principal or Assistant
• Upper School teaching experience
• Prior leadership experience with proven ability to motivate and delegate
• Demonstrated ability to successfully address cross-cultural issues
• Sound knowledge of, and experience in the IB Diploma Program as well as current best practices in middle school education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work within a team; positive attitude; and a keen sense of humor
• Familiarity with academic accreditation procedures
• A strong functional awareness of how to use technology to enhance learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent speaker of English and French
• Five or more years of successful experience in an international school setting
• Experience with implementation of standards based curriculum

Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The initial contract is for three years.

Application Procedure
Prior to February 20, 2009 all candidates who wish to apply for the position must provide, either electronically or in hard copy, a letter of application, current Curriculum Vitae including references, their contact information, and a recent photo to:

Dr. Allen Hughes, Director
Casablanca American School
Route de la Mecque
Lotissment Ougoug
Quartier Californie
20150 Casablanca Morocco
ahughes@cas.ac.ma
+212.22.21.41.15 Office
+212.22.21.24.88 FAX