Director of High School - Bangkok

Teach Away Inc.; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international school in Bangkok is seeking a Director of High School to support academic excellence and manage faculty. Applicants should have significant leadership experience, with a focus on data-driven decisions and community-building within the school. The role demands a strong educational background and interpersonal skills to effectively lead students and teachers alike.

Formación

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an educational environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a school leadership role.
• Strong ability to build rapport with students, teachers, and parents.

Responsabilidades

• Manage high school faculty and lead their professional development.
• Coordinate academic and social-emotional support for grades 9-12.
• Build relationships with students, teachers, and parents for effective communication.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

BASIS International School Bangkok is seeking qualified candidates for a Director of High School!

BASIS International School Bangkok opened in the fall of 2019, and first BASIS International Schools campus outside of China. Teachers and students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities including spacious classrooms, a black-box theater, swimming pool, traditional Thai house, and beautiful campus green space.

This campus offers the opportunity to embrace the rich culture and history of Thailand while teaching with an internationally renowned school network. Our school celebrates Thai traditions such as Wai Kru, Songkran, and more with grand events that bring teachers into the heart of Thai culture. It truly is an experience like no other.

What We're Looking For

The Director of High School supports a culture of academic excellence and ensures the success of the students in the High School grades. This position is highly focused on academics and is responsible for establishing student and teacher support programs that lead to exceptional student outcomes. Through elevated expectations of student capabilities and a willingness to ensure that all students have the support they need to be successful, our Director of High School will take a data driven approach to assessing student needs, and thus allocate the resources needed to enhance their educational experience.In support of teaching excellence, the Director will also work closely with and coach teachers on instructional methods, lesson planning and development, and student engagement.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the high school faculty, leading their professional development and monitoring their performance in a way that creates a culture of coaching and inspires teachers to enhance their teaching and student results.
• Manage the high school Dean(s), and work closely with the counselors, to coordinate academic and social-emotional support for all grades 9-12 students.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, teachers and parents to effectively communicate academic or behavioral performance plans.
• Provide support to teachers regarding student achievement, classroom management, and overall best practices.
• Escalate and resolve areas of concern as raised by teachers, parents, and students.
• Lead grade and / or subject team level and staff meetings.
• Monitor student disciplinary records and academic performance.
• Contribute effectively to the Academic and Senior Leadership teams to meet school goals.
• Participate in and contribute to admissions events
• Participate in other school-based events and initiatives and develop a culture in the High School where teachers also want to contribute to the school as whole beyond their own classroom.
• Advise the Head of School, and other school leaders, on key initiatives and management

Additional requirements for this role:

Position Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (8) years of experience in an educational environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a school leadership role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with students, teachers and parents.
• Sound understanding of creating academic plans and approaches to learning, with documented positive student outcome results.
• Extensive experience working with middle and high school students and teachers.
• Experience managing and developing teachers
• Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.
• Critically, an applicant should possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, and be open to new ideas in education.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check