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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 conversations

ATTRIBUTES:

• 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 

About Windermere Preparatory School

Windermere Preparatory School is located on a beautiful 48-acre campus in Southwest Orange County. Windermere Preparatory School's academic approach is built on complex problem solving and critical thinking, emphasizes intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Educating The Whole Child While academic achievement is Windermere Preparatory School's highest priority, it is complemented and enriched by a multitude of resources and extracurricular activities, such as fine and performing arts, athletics, clubs and community service. Through personalized learning and innovative curriculum, committed teachers provide instruction that develops and educates the whole child, both inside and outside the classroom. To learn more about Windermere Preparatory School, please choose the grade level that applies to you: Early Childhood – Ages 3-4 (Pre-Kindergarten), Kindergarten Lower School – Grades One through Five Middle School – Grades Six through Eight Upper School – Grades Nine through Twelve Boarding Program - Grades Seven through Twelve

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