Director
Suriname International School (Suriname)

The Suriname lnternational School

Seeks a

Director

For August 2016

Director's Job Description

Qualifications:

•  Graduate degree in Educational Leadership from a U.S. accredited university or equivalent
• Extensive experience in education, management, and leadership with at least 5 years of experience in the classroom

Skills:

•  Excellent communication and public relations skills
• Ability to plan strategically and creatively
• Good sense of humor

Reports and is evaluated by: Board of Directors

lnterfaces with: faculty and administrative personnel

Job Goals:

•  To provide visionary Ieadership and demonstrate exemplary management skills in the recruitment and development of faculty and staff,
• Ensure the implementation of a high standard curriculum,
• Assist the Board of Directors in long-term planning for the School's financial stability,
• Provide effective communication with al! School's stakeholders.

General Performance Responsibilities:

•  Keep the Board informed of the condition of the school's educational program,
• Advise the Board on educational issues,
• ldentify policies in need of revision and/or where new policies are required, and make recommendations to the Board for action,
• Develop, with the Board President, the agenda for regular Board meetings,
• Attend all meetings of the Board, except meetings pertaining to the Director's own performance,
• Create and review academic policies which are in keeping with the School's mission statement,
• Lead and coordinate the Strategic Plan and ensure its yearly revision and approval by the Board of Directors.

Pedagogical Performance Responsibilities:

•  Supervise the pedagogical content of the School's program in elementary, middle, and high school,
• Develop strategies and be accountable for the evolution of the educational program across school levels, ensuring the implementation and review of curriculum to better serve students,
• Keep up to date with educational developments and their effect on the school's operating procedures,
• Be responsible for the security of students, faculty, and staff while on campus,
• Devise and organize the school calendar and the teaching and duty schedules of faculty,
• Be responsible for the recruiting and admissions of students,
• Control enrollment numbers,
• Maintain the accreditation status of the school with SACS CASI,
• Maintain a public profile amongst students, faculty, staff, parents, and community at Iarge,
• Foster Iinks with other schools and institutions, which may assist in promoting the school positively,
• Encourage the development and continual maintenance of a positive school climate,
• Perform any other duties assign by the President of the Board of Directors.

Administrative Responsibilities:

•  Manage recruitment and selection of personnel,
• Help devise and maintain budget equilibrium in conjunction with the Board's treasurer and/or Financial Manager,
• With guidance from the Board's treasurer ensure proper financial reporting to the Board of Director's as a whole,
• Supervise and maintain school facilities and property to ensure an adequate school environment.

External Relations Responsibilities:

•  Maintain a positive relationship with parents and cooperate with the school's PTA,
• Organize presentations and events for parents throughout the year that provide information on procedures and regulations, topics of interest, and student's creative performances,
• Serve as the school's representative in community functions and official events.

Application Procedure:

To apply for this position please send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter, resume, and three references to schoolboard.sis@gmail.com and elhageblue@gmail.com by March 1, 2016.

Attention: If you apply for this position, please inform the school and us (Admin@searchassociates.com) that you saw the notice on the Search Associates website.