High School Assistant Principal

Overview The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community serving nearly 1,100 students from age 2 through grade 12. The school offers programs in French and English to prepare graduates for a world where critical thinking and cross-cultural communication are essential. This is a full-time, salaried position reporting to the High School Principal. Position Overview The High School Assistant Principal is responsible for leading and guiding an academic culture in the high school that fosters joy in learning, deep intellectual engagement, support for a variety of learning styles, and opportunities for student self-reflection about interests and passions. This positionCollaborates with the High School Principal and works with student advisors, college and personal counselors, learning specialists, academic program coordinators, faculty, and support staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: running student course selection, hosting parent education about our academic program, conducting classroom observations and coaching, enforcing academic integrity, promoting intellectual curiosity, supporting instructional programs, organizing schedules and rosters, and developing and implementing academic policy. Primary Responsibilities Fosters and guides a learning culture full of joy, curiosity, and resilience Oversees the arc of student academic development in the high school as students build skills, reflect on their learning, and select pathways for their future Nourishes a culture of academic integrity and respect for the opinions and ideas of others Maintains a culture of student accountability on academic policies, especially around late work, academic integrity, and school reentry after long absence or medical leave Maintains a culture of teacher accountability on academic policies, clarity of expectations for students, and regular feedback on student work Oversees and coordinates academic programs, including: Schedule design and course selection process, including student and parent education about the academic program Use of learning management system and student records database to communicate about student progress and maintain transcripts Internal and external student exams in compliance with policies and guidelines while serving student needs Teacher professional growth and development through observation, feedback, and professional learning communities Supports the High School Principal in overseeing the student learning experience and administering academic programs Performs other duties as assigned by the High School Principal Education/Qualifications Licenses and Certificates: Grade 9-12 teaching experience; High School administrative leadership experience Education: MA in Education or Educational Leadership desirable Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of secondary education and adolescent development Strong problem-solving skills in a multicultural, multilingual environment Excellent communication skills with parents, students, staff, and other institutions Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, complex environment Proficiency with standard software applications, education databases, and web-based reporting; capacity to learn new tools Ability to handle sensitive communications and maintain confidentiality A good sense of humor Knowledge or command of French or another language is a plus, though not required Salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 depending on experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as LGBTQQI. #J-18808-Ljbffr