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:

● 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

● 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

● Create and monitor alignment of schedules across divisions to ensure effective use of human and capital resources.

● Remain current on current research and best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and facilitate WPS’s pathway to innovation with accountability

● Provide guidance and oversight of the Residential Program as it relates to academics and campus life 

● Conduct parent presentation/education meetings to thoroughly inform parents across the spectrum grades, Pre-K 3 – Grade 12

● Conduct regular division leader meetings and provide supervision, coaching and annual assessment to direct reports 

● Support development of new programs and initiatives within the school

● Create and ensure adherence to educational policies

● Strategically plan professional development for the educational staff and school leadership and manage approvals for the senior leadership team.

● Manage the professional development budget for the school.

● Collaborate effectively with the senior leadership team members, contributing to school wide strategic directions and goals

● 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 

● 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 

● Create consistency of use in (and understanding of) the Nord Anglia approved supervision and evaluation program for all educational employees

● Serve as Head of School when needed

● 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 conversationsATTRIBUTES:

● 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