HEAD OF ENGLISH PROGRAM IN HAI PHONG_NATIVE

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Instructional Supervision and Staff Development:

• Effectively supervises instructional performance of the professional staff through frequent and ongoing observation
• Identifies staff members whose performance is marginal and develops appropriate instructional improvement programs
• Provides appropriate opportunities for the staff to increase curricular and instructional expertise
• Provides assistance to the professional staff in developing effective classroom management and discipline techniques
• Monitors team teaching activities and coordinates student grouping
• Leads the orientation of new teachers
• Develops instructional coaching program based on the school needs

1. Curriculum Development, Supervision and Evaluation:

• Utilizes test results in analyzing program effectiveness and identifying areas needing improvement
• Participates in the review and/or recommends for approval of all textbooks and curriculum materials
• Supports teams with grade-level curriculum development and refinement
• Supports individual teachers with unit and lesson-level curriculum development and refinement
• Ensures curriculum alignment from Grade 1-10
• Ensures all curriculum documentation is warehoused and manages individual access to documentation
• Liaises with the Head of Vietnamese program on curriculum alignment and student concerns
• Ensures all curriculum documentation is appropriately communicated and sharing is coordinated between teams and support staff
• Ensures materials and supplies support curriculum and programming
• Regularly evaluates the alignment of written curriculum with International Student Program Philosophy of teaching and learning
• Ensures that the curriculum is properly differentiated

1. Other Administrative Duties

• Implements school policies pertaining to teaching and learning
• Contributes to the school’s strategic development plan
• Participates in recruiting new teachers and assistant teachers
• Contributes to the creation of the annual school calendar
• Provides pastoral care of all students, including supporting parents with pastoral issues
• Liaises with Head of School in regard to any student with Learning Support needs
• Oversees the discipline of the students
• Serves as a key member of the administrative team
• Supports the administration in key initiatives like coordinating field trips, scheduling
• Coordinates external assessments, supports parent communication, and school events
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School

REQUIREMENTS 

● Master Degree or equivalent

● Degree in Education related discipline (administration, management or curriculum development)

● Updated training in relevant areas of expertise Experiences

● A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, at least three years in a similar position

● Ability to relate to the students, professional staff, parents/guardians, and members of the community

● Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness

● Ability to coordinate campus support operations

● Ability to implement policy and procedures

● Ability to interpret data