Type:
- 2 Year Contract- Salary:
- Local or Foreign Hire package- Areas:
- Administration - Primary Principal or Director- Location:
- ColombiaThe Elementary Principal is responsible for providing sound educational leadership. He/she ensures that all teachers and support staff have a clear understanding of their performance expectations by establishing a culture of accountability with high expectations. The effective development, delivery, and evaluation of the school’s educational programs require the Principal to analyze student needs. He/she ensures that changes are aligned with the school’s strategic vision, mission, and core values. The Elementary Principal is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, which includes the Head of School, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator, and Business Manager.

**Responsibilities**

The Elementary Principal will be responsible for the following areas under the supervision of the Head of School:

- Work collaboratively with staff and administration to facilitate improvement in curriculum, instruction and assessment
- Promote data analysis and use of data for decision making about instruction and assessment
- Facilitate the development of a school climate that appropriately meets the academic, social and emotional needs of elementary school students
- Provide meaningful professional growth programs for faculty and staff, ensuring that all teachers and support staff have a clear understanding of their performance expectations and establishing a culture of intellectual curiosity, accountability and high expectations
- Assume responsibility for budget management and allocations for the elementary school including accurate program budget planning and fiscal accountability
- Aid in implementation and evaluation of professional development opportunities
- Communicate regularly with students and parents regarding curriculum, instruction, divisional procedures and special events, and engage in outreach so as to increase parent involvement and participation
- Maintain, evaluate and improve operating systems and processes
- Ensure enforcement of policies and regulations related to student attendance, welfare, and conduct
- Set divisional and professional goals, institute processes for departmental and staff goal setting, and monitor progress towards achievement
- Be present and visible in classrooms, at events and activities
- Ensure appropriate balance, rigor and support for academics, arts, activities, athletics and service learning programs
- Perform other administrative duties as necessary

**Required Qualifications**
- Relevant graduate degree
- Demonstrated knowledge and strong experience in technology and its integration with the school program
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and written communication skills
- A deep understanding of Elementary aged students and their diverse needs
- Working knowledge of both English & Spanish

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience in international schools
- Previous experience in Latin America
- Principal’s training supported by a national or internationally recognized system of certification
- Minimum of eight years teaching experience, with at least three in an administrative role (i.e.: Principal, Vice Principal, Department Head, etc.)
- Experience with standards-based instruction, assessment, grading, and reporting
- Knowledge of Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
- Understanding of Project-Based Learning (PBL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Service Learning
- Experience with Cognia school accreditation (self-study leadership and/or visiting team member)

**Salary and Benefits**
- Salary in USD and Colombian Pesos
- Housing allowance
- Professional development allowance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Annual home leave
- Vehicle allowance and interest-free loan for purchase
- Tuition benefits for K-12 school-age dependents
- Excess Baggage allowance
- Retirement contribution

**Procedure for Filing Application