Teacher Coverage Deputy/Student Supervisor

Teacher Coverage Deputy/Student Supervisor

About SABIS^®

SABIS^® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS^® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS^® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS^® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

For more information about the SABIS^® Network, visit: www.sabis.net.

Job Purpose

This dual position is responsible for contributing to the organization and oversight of teacher coverage plans to ensure the smooth functioning of the school during teacher absences, assigning proctors for internal and external exams, and helping to sustain and support a well-disciplined school environment that is conducive to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrive at the school by 06:30 daily to assist the Teacher Coverage Officer in accessing and reviewing teacher absences
• Coordinate and prepare daily coverage schedules together with the Teacher Coverage Officer, ensuring that absent teachers' responsibilities are allocated to other staff fairly and efficiently while considering individual workloads and allocations
• Communicate coverage assignments to teachers promptly
• Collect weekly teaching points and distribute the relevant lesson points along with coverage assignments
• Keep records of coverage assignments to maintain fairness and transparency
• Answer teachers’ questions regarding coverage assignments
• Prepare proctoring schedules for internal and external exams, ensuring an accurate number of proctors as determined by the ISF Examination Coordinator
• Assign proctors in a fair and systematic manner while considering individual teaching assignments by subject and allocations
• Communicate proctoring assignments to teachers well in advance and address any queries, last minute absences, or conflicts that may arise
• Assist the Teacher Coverage Officer in collaborating with Academic Coordinators to manage coverage
• Coordinate with Academic Coordinators and the ISF Examination Coordinator to manage proctoring schedules effectively
• Coordinate with the Teacher Coverage Officer to provide school management with regular updates about coverage
• Provide regular updates to school management about proctoring schedules and address any challenges promptly
• Maintain account coverage@isf.sabis.net and accurate records of teacher absences, coverage assignments, and proctoring schedules
• Provide reports to school management as needed, including coverage totals and feedback on challenges and proposed solutions
• Be available on coverage@isf.sabis.net during the school day to assist the Teacher Coverage Officer in arranging coverage for leaving teachers
• Be prepared to adjust coverage or proctoring plans on short notice in case of unexpected absences or changes in requirements
• Work proactively to mitigate disruptions caused by teacher absences or scheduling conflicts.  Be ready to proctor during internal and external exams
• Substitute and cover for teachers when needed
• Implement the full teacher coverage process in the absence of the Teacher Coverage Officer
• Promote the consistent adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and behavior expectations as set out in the ISF Student-Parent Handbook
• Encourage all students to make choices aligned with behavior expectations and rules
• Intervene when students are breaking the rules, especially, but not limited to, circumstances in which they could injure themselves or others
• Accept sole responsibility for supervising children during assigned periods (lunch, breaks, before or after school, playground) and remain with them at all times
• Model exemplary behavior and conduct for all students
• Know, follow, and promote school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children with playground rules and rules regarding the use of equipment  Know and follow emergency procedures
• Monitor student behavior in hallways and direct students to their assigned areas
• Input student behavior data including attendance into the school management system
• Attend staff and Student Management Department meetings
• Perform other Student Management-related duties as assigned by the Management Coordinator or the School Director/Deputy Director 

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Native speaker or native speaker fluency in English; knowledge of German a plus 
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience; experience working in a school setting is a plus 

Employment Requirements:

Candidates must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, state and/or federal education and certification requirements, successful completion of criminal background and reference checks, and skills testing if required for the position.

Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates.

SABIS^® and its network of schools in the United States uses the criteria of merit, qualifications, and abilities to determine hiring decisions and promotions within the organization. SABIS^® does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, public assistance, family status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information or other segmenting factor protected by law, or local human rights commission activity.