Assistant Head of School

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Head of School at Windermere Preparatory School supports the Head of School, directly supporting the curricular and extracurricular staff and activities.

REPORTS TO: Head of School

DIRECT REPORTS: LS, MS and HS Division Directors, Fine Arts Director, Director of Student Services, Director of Residential Life

This is a 12-month position

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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  Collaborate, evaluate, and meaningfully interpret schoolwide data so that the leadership team can make data-informed decisions for the betterment of the school and student learning
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  Create and monitor systems of support for the divisional leaders

• Create and monitor alignment of programs and student/parent experiences between each of the divisions
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  Create and monitor alignment of schedules across divisions to ensure effective use of human and capital resources.
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  Remain current on current research and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and facilitate WPS’s pathway to innovation with accountability
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  Provide guidance and oversight of the Residential Program as it relates to academics and campus life
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  Conduct parent presentation/education meetings to thoroughly inform parents across the spectrum grades, Pre-K 3 – Grade 12
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  Conduct regular division leader meetings and provide supervision, coaching and annual assessment to direct reports
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  Support development of new programs and initiatives within the school
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  Create and ensure adherence to educational policies
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  Strategically plan professional development for the educational staff and school leadership and manage approvals for the senior leadership team.
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  Manage the professional development budget for the school.
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  Collaborate effectively with the senior leadership team members, contributing to school wide strategic directions and goals
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  Ensure compliance with state and regional accreditation agency regulations and policies and ensure compliance with state statutes that are applicable to private schools in Florida
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  Maintain program standards required to assure continued accreditation; assist with the accreditation/re-accreditation process, including the preparation and timely submission of annual reports for each accreditation agency
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  Create consistency of use in (and understanding of) the Nord Anglia approved supervision and evaluation program for all educational employees
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  Serve as Head of School when needed
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  Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or of similar nature;
• Master’s Degree or Advanced Degree in Education required
• Substantial teaching experience, preferably with experience with an international population
• Understanding of US based educational standards
• Experience with the IBDP
• Prior experience in a supervisory role at a senior leadership level
• Experience leading change initiatives
• Experienced workshop leader / professional development provider
• Experience driving data interpretation and use in an educational setting
• Experience in having difficult conversations

• Reflective practitioner
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Collaborative, team-player, does not make decisions in isolation
• Coaching mentality
• Strong EQ, calm and mature presence; fair but firm
• Energetic, self-starter who closes feedback loops
• Acts with integrity and builds a culture of trust
• Exceptional communicator