Berufsbezeichnung:
Associate Dean of Middle School (Grade 7 & 9) - 40 to 60% - Teaching - 40 to 60% (2-3 classes)

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
The percentage of teaching and administration in this position is subject to change based on student numbers and teaching requirements.

Ideal qualifications
● Masters degree in an appropriate field
● Successful educational administrative experience
● Successful international teaching experience
● Boarding school experience
● Strong technology skills and experience managing Google Platform for education
● Excellent organization and strong communication skills
● Genuine desire to advise and support student academic progress

Reports to:
● For the responsibility of Associate Dean of Middle School: Dean of Academics
● For student & residential life responsibilities: Dean of Students

Goals and Objectives
● Teach and model the LAS Mission Statement - Developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world - and LAS Learner Profile in and out of the classroom.
● Lead student learning which is accessible to multiple linguistic levels and learning styles, promotes reflection and academic honesty and encourages student
responsibility for learning.
● Organize safe and engaging classroom, dormitory, and activity environments that promote student-centred individualized learning, internationalism and mutual
respect, and high academic and personal standards.
● Collaboratively plan course and program delivery based on school learning outcomes, educational policies, and a holistic view of student learning.
● Model positive approaches to learning through displaying cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and participating in processes for reflective
professional development.

Professional Responsibilities (f rom sections 3, 4, 5 of the Faculty Handbook)
Academic Affairs
● With the Dean of Academics develop, encourage and control the implementation of academic excellence in course offering, teaching classroom work, review and monitoring.
● With the Dean of Academics, assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning and evaluating the Middle School academic staff.
● With the Dean of Academics, assist in directing professional development programs for the Middle School academic staff.
● With the Dean of Academics and the Dean of Students, assist in the running of New Faculty Orientation and Full Faculty Orientation in August.
● Work with the Dean of Academics in filling unexpected openings over the summer months.
● Work with the Dean of Academics and the Senior Academic Team to oversee curriculum development and review as directed by Department Heads.
● Work with the Dean of Academics and the Dean of Students in updating the LAS Student Handbook on a yearly basis.

Student Support
● Work as the point of first academic contact for all Middle School students, assisting them with course scheduling, progress tracking, strategies for success, and other
academic matters.
● Create academic contracts/interventions at defined intervals for students with academic/conduct needs, and communicate with students, parents, dorm staff,
admissions, and faculty on the status of contracts.
● With the Dean of Academics and the Savoy Learning Support Specialist ensure that students with special educational needs receive proper support.
● Serve as an intermediary between students, parents, and teachers as necessary.
● With the Dean of Academics address academic honesty as a core school goal and objective.
● Foster a culture of academic positivity and celebration of student success.

Administrative
● Coordinate new and returning Middle School student orientation, testing, registration and course placement in August and mid-term orientation in January.
● Assist in annually updating the Student Handbook.
● Organise final semester examinations or finals week if there are no written final examinations.
● Serve on the Students of Concern Committee, the Senior Academic Team and the Academic Team.
● Fulfil other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
● Assist in special projects or other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics.

Residential and Student Life
● Serve a full residential duty rotation as an administrator on call, dormitory
supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned role.
● Act as Faculty Family “parent” through organised activities and regularly scheduled
meetings to monitor the academic and social adjustment of assigned “children”
(students).
● Participate in the Cultural Trip program as specified by the Faculty Handbook.

Wie Sie sich bewerben:
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Angestelltenname: Leysin American School