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Vacancy Announcement  School Principal  SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ETHIOPIA IS CHANGING AND GROWING! COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ETHIOPIA!   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is a national member association to the International Federation of SOS Children’s Villages. It is non- political, not-for-profit, and non-religious social development organization focused on the wellbeing and development of children. It was founded in 1974 and has been a development partner since then with positive outcomes in the lives of many children, families and communities. The SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gode is looking for a competent and able School Principal that meets the requirements stated bellow. Job Summary   Under the direct supervision of  Program Director, the position holder is generally responsible for the overall management of Hermann Gmeiner Schools . He or she is responsible for the effective operation of the school, general administration of all instructional, business, or other operations of the schools. She or he will administer and supervise the school and its employees, lead development of educational program improvement, foster a culture of positive, engaged learners, and serve as a strong advocate for the school’s core values--including developmental philosophy and parental involvement. Duties and Responsibilities:   Educational Program Management Actively participates in the development of comprehensive School Improvement Plan encompassing goals, objectives, activities, time-lines, and resources; Determines priorities based on assessed needs, sound theories, financial capabilities, expertise, time-lines, and other resources; Develops the school Professional Development Plan; Monitors the implementation of programs/services through a systematic design; Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development; Plans, organizes and directs implementation of all school activities; Develops schedules for classroom observations, conferences and follow-up activities; Embody, advocate for, and execute on the mission, vision and strategic direction of Spark Charter School; Outreach to community and school district about our model and develop support systems, Foster participatory leadership and shared decision making; Facilitate teacher leadership for professional development, staff/ teacher meetings, and instructional planning meetings; Ensure educational and regulatory compliance at all governmental levels;   Instructional Leadership Identifies and communicates effective instructional planning strategies; Facilitates the development of programs and monitors implementation of curriculum that meets the needs of all students; Analyzes and utilizes all summative, formative, and common assessment data for the improvement of curriculum for instruction and student achievement; Maintains a school-wide climate and organization for learning (high expectations, cooperation, support, positive attitudes, etc.); Facilitates the development of curriculum/instructional programs based on theories, research findings, and needs assessment results; Identifies and communicates effective teaching strategies, classroom management strategies, and strategies for altering pupil behaviors; Incorporates computer and other technology into the management and instructional processes; Chairs the school management team;   Operations Management Provides oversight and leadership in the preparation of school calendar; Develop school office procedures, methods and practices;   Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, financial, record keeping, and employment;   Supervise day-to-day operations of the school; Responsible for overall vendor management including, but not limited to payroll, facilities, contractors; Attend and participate in Annual Education meetings and committee meetings;   Manage recruitment and selection of staff;   Supervise improvement of teaching by annually reviewing goals and objectives, observing instruction, and conferencing with teachers, in collaboration with staff, students and representational parent input; Supervise staff and foster positive, collaborative working relationships   Human Resource Management Utilizes effective interview and selection process to select most competent candidate; Assigns personnel to positions, which ensure optimum performance and equitable disruption of assignments; Systematically evaluates the performance of immediate supervises to improve competencies; Plans and conducts staff development activities to improve competencies of school personnel; Organizes and supervises support service personnel for optimum performance; Facilitates positive faculty and staff attitudes; Provides due process procedures required by law in the management of school employees and students; Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, all other paperwork required or appropriate to the schools administration, attendance, and reporting student progress; Coordinates school planning and the work of immediate supervises; Attends workshops, meetings, courses, and conferences relevant to continuing professional development, and management of the school programs; Reacts to stress situations in a reasonably calm and positive manner; Meets timelines and deadlines as requested; Conducts self and administrative office in an organized and business-like manner; Exhibits dependability in carrying out assigned responsibilities; Exhibits assertiveness as appropriate in dealing with administrative responsibilities; Assumes responsibility for school-related activities that extend beyond the school day; Works with National Office and Program Level staff and other support personnel on school programs and goals related to instruction, professional staff development, and other services; Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by Line Managers   Business Management Develop and manage annual school budget;   Provide performance and financial reports to concerned body as mandated by law or subscribed in the job description; Arrange for annual audit with an outside independent auditor to ensure the soundness of financial performances; Maintains fiscal accountability system; Develops and monitors financial plan (budget) based on programs/service priorities and financial capabilities; Inspects building and grounds on a daily basis in order to manage the maintenance of the facility and reports maintenance needs; Manages financial resources in a most cost-effective manner;   Communications Management Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, students, staff, neighbors, and partners; Maintain a visible and accessible presence to the school community; Advocate for Hermann Gmeiner School in the greater community and with the media; Represent SOS Hermann Gmeiner School in administrative and consultative and other meetings; Maintain frequent and regular communications with families through a newsletter, school website, one-on-one meetings, etc. as appropriate; Outreach and marketing for the purposes of maintaining enrollment and development; Engage and involves parents in the activities of the school; Assesses community expectations and perceptions of school performance; Utilizes community resources to support programs and services including parent volunteers; Conducts regular parent advisory committee meetings; Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs; Works with other schools and organizations in a professional manner; Manages conflict situations in an effective manner;  Keeps the General Manager and Program Director informed of the school activities and problems;   Job Requirements Education Master’s degree or higher in Educational Planning and Management, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, or related discipline; Additional training in educational leadership, school management, human resource management, financial management and physical resource management Knowledge of: Regional and federal laws applying to private schools and foreign charities Special education needs and issues Modern educational theories and approaches Social and emotional learning programs Budget preparation and control procedures Experience: Minimum of 5 year experience as school Principal/ Director or Vice Principal/ Director Experience of coaching and developing staff Experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse community environment   Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and direct work and activities of teaching professionals Manage budgets, prioritize expenditures, and seek innovative methods for providing school resources; Promote and market educational program and services of the school; Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language (Afan Oromo, English and Amharic); Establish and maintain positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people and stakeholders Engaging families and the larger community in the life of the school    How to Apply Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration.  Qualified applicants with the mentioned criteria shall submit their applications, CV and other credentials to the following address: http:// www.sosethiopia.org.et