• Develop a positive and inclusive learning culture for students and faculty that promotes diverse perspectives in an international context.
• Invest in the appropriate application of social-emotional strategies to promote holistic learning.
• Support the strategic plan and implement secondary school priorities that are aligned with the LCS vision and mission.
• Work with the principal to develop teachers by providing meaningful feedback and/or professional learning opportunities via learning walks.
• Implement and continuously improve a grade 5 to 6 bridge program and oversee the transition

LEADERSHIP

• Secondary School Deputy Principal of students from the PYP to MYP, similarly from Middle School to High School.
• Work with the principal and counselors to guide the new student orientation process.
• Co-facilitate the development of grade level leaders and implement and review the secondary school advisory program.
• Address student discipline concerns while promoting a system of restorative practice.
• Provide teachers with best practices to support student management, positive behavior and social/emotional development.
• Actively participate in school events and support the development of student leadership at LCS.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• of students from the PYP to MYP, similarly from Middle School to High School.
• Work with the principal and counselors to guide the new student orientation process.
• Co-facilitate the development of grade level leaders and implement and review the secondary school advisory program.
• Address student discipline concerns while promoting a system of restorative practice.
• Provide teachers with best practices to support student management, positive behavior and social/emotional development.
• Actively participate in school events and support the development of student leadership at LCS.
• Support the principal to provide solutions that parallel LCS procedures and expectations.
• Contribute to the weekly and daily secondary school memos.
• Manage and maintain the teacher duty roster.
• Assist the principal in the annual evaluation of the Community Handbook.
• Assist in developing the master schedule and the registration of students.
• Work with the principal to organize standardized testing schedules and protocols.
• Serve on assigned committees and task-forces.
• Assist with special events such as prom, graduation, etc.
• Develop and supervise the process and timeline of student progress reporting and report distribution.
• Work with the principal and coordinators to develop an appropriate program of professional development for faculty.
• Collaboratively maintain a discipline referral system that documents student issues/concerns.
• Assist with the teacher orientation process.
• Work with the principal to disseminate school information to the community.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the secondary principal to ensure the effective running of day-to-day operations.
• Lead professional development sessions.
• Meet with students and parents to support student learning and social/emotional growth

COMMUNICATION

• Model excellent communication via speaking, writing, listening and body language.
• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders by finding common ground, making contextual connections, actively listening and earning trust.
• Manage respectful relationships that are inclusive and empathetic.
• Support conflict resolution by actively listening to all perspectives and support solutions that work for all parties.
• Recognize when it is appropriate to delegate tasks and work towards a culture of shared leadership.
• Analyze and disseminate data to drive teaching, learning and growth.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s Degree in educational leadership, administration, curriculum and instruction, or related field.
• Teacher certification required.
• Principal/Administrator certification preferred

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Three to five or more years working in an international school with at least three years of assistant principal or similar leadership experience.
• A master’s degree in education leadership and/or equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience in an IB school, preferably at the Middle School (Grades 6-8) level.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills; ability to lead collaboratively; a flexible, creative thinker.
• Successful experience in an international school community.
• Proven capacity in modeling the skills and attitudes of global citizenship, antiracism, and intercultural sensitivity and proactivity.
• Proven experience in mentoring teachers to improve their professional practice.
• Evident success in building effective partnerships with parents.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications.