School Director

School Director

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

The School Director is to ensure proper, efficient and successful operation of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes and applies the SABIS^® educational system and methodology.
• Responsible and accountable for the proper, efficient and successful operation of the school in all areas, with particular emphasis on: academic achievements, enrollment, operational and financial efficiency, and external relations and compliance.
• Inspires staff and teachers to excel in their jobs.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of school employees (direct or as ultimate on-site authority).
• Motivates students to achieve their highest potential.
• Achieves success with the support of the SABIS^® organization, requesting support as needed, and ensuring a good working relationship between SABIS^® and the school.
• Makes sure the SABIS^® philosophy, systems, policies and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to.
• Key representative of the school for parents, children and the community at large.

Ideal Requirements:

• Minimum: Master’s degree
• Certification as required by state and federal guidelines
• Experience in school management is preferred
• Leadership and team management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills; Ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively
• Goal orientation; Planning and execution skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Dependability; Readiness to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals

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.