Vacant Jobs at American International School of Johannesburg

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A Master's degree in Education or Leadership
• Valid licensure and/or certification
• Significant experience in middle school education
• Prior leadership experience, preferably as a building principal
• Experience in both large and small school environments
• Familiarity with international school settings
• Deep understanding of concept-based curricula, inquiry learning, and associated pedagogies
• A proven commitment to being a student-centered and inclusive professional
• Experience in delivering U.S.-based curriculum and standards.

COMPETENCIES, ATTRIBUTES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Middle School Principal must possess:

• Collaborative and proactive leadership
• Articulate and implement a clear vision for our middle school
• Foster a positive, inclusive school culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity
• Lead curriculum development aligned with our inquiry-based and concept-based approach
• Support faculty growth through professional development initiatives
• Engage with the wider school community, including families and caregivers, to ensure a positive school culture.
•  Address challenges such as enrollment fluctuations and staff retention with creativity and resilience
• Manage student discipline, attendance, and overall engagement, fostering a safe and productive learning environment.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and budget management for the efficient operation of the middle school.
• Advocate for and implement innovative practices and improvements in educational programs and operations.
• Ensure relevant regulations, policies, and safety standards are adhered to.

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Qualifications and Experience 

• Degree in Special Education (master’s degree preferred)
• Bachelor of Education
•  K – 12 or K – 5 license or certification

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to meet the needs of all students within their class
• Recent professional development in various areas of special education
• Experience with using various co-teaching models
• Experience as a classroom teacher
•  A solid understanding of the characteristics of a socially and emotionally literate school
• Proven ability to work in a diverse school environment
• Experience in working with emotional and behavioral disabilities
• Ability to interpret educational psychological assessments and academic assessments
•  Knowledge of learning disabilities and learning disorders
• Knowledge of the language learning process
• Experience and training in the delivery of a highly structured tier three reading program.

Attributes

• Effective communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Collaborative, strategic, receptive, flexible
•  A solid understanding of differentiation and modification
• Strong organizational ability and initiative

General Teaching Responsibilities

In addition to the specialist level expectations, teachers at AISJ are welcomed into a collegial and collaborative working environment. In support of this, teachers are expected to:

• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team department/grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues such including discipline, expectations and routines
• Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues in an effort to promote and social and emotional awareness
• Take an active role in behavioral management
• Attend and constructively contribute to staff meetings
• Assist in supervision of student breaks 
• Coordinate class activities as deemed necessary
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with families
• Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress
• Participate in and assist with school events as required

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Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with young adults
• An excellent level of spoken and written English
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, creative and committed to working with patrons
• Flexibility and a desire to create and inspire
• An interest in young adult literature and an active reader
• Ability to present academic oriented material in a classroom environment
• School library experience preferred

Preferred skills and experience

Preferred Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• A degree/diploma in library science, or work toward such a degree
• Experience in working in schools and educational environments
• An interest in and ability   to utilize technology

Performance Responsibilities:

• Manages cataloging of print and non-print material across the four school libraries
• Assists with the general preparation and organization of supplies and materials
• Assists students and teachers in location of print and non-print resources
• Serves as main point of circulation of material for all patrons
• Conducts annual inventory of material
• Maintains the collection: shelving, shelf reading, and organization
• Works with students to support their needs on an individual and/or small group basis in the library setting
• Supervises students as per school policy (conduct, dress code, etc.)
• Participates in curriculum and staff development opportunities as required
• Maintains a high level of professional competence through in-service education and professional growth activities.
• Helps promote the library and reading as part of the AISJ library team
• Other tasks as determined by the librarian or principal
• Help foster a place of creativity and inspiration