North Star Academy Laval Looking for Private School Principal ( Director of Academics) at Laval, QC Full Time

The Board of Directors at North Star Academy Laval (NSAL), a private high school, currently has an opportunity available for a Private School Principal (Director of Academics). The Board is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to consolidate implementation of the Basic School Regulation and further develop the school strategic plan. This is a management position within the NSAL structure, responsible for leading, growing and managing the pedagogical side of the academy that services our clientele. If you enjoy a dynamic, growing environment in a vibrant community, North Star Academy Laval may be the employer for you!
The Private School Principal (Director of Academics) reports to the Head of School and is responsible for overseeing the day to day school academic activities including overseeing teachers and support staff, students and the implementation of the strategic plan. You will be coordinating communications between the staff, parents and Head of School to ensure efficiency day-to-day functioning of NSAL.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years teaching in a QC high school (English Sector preferred)
• Strong pedagogical knowledge of the Quebec Curriculum
• Previous management experience as a school administrator
• Must be prepared to exercise educational leadership and show initiative
• Must have proven abilities to work within a team structure
• Should have knowledge of current practice and theory of teacher supervision
• Should understand the teaching/learning process for secondary age students
• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Should have knowledge of technology and the role it plays in education
• Should have strong organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate teaching staff (including classroom observations, coaching, etc.) and oversee support staff
• Hiring and replacement of staff including induction of new staff and students
• Lead implementation of the strategic plan
• Identify and Organize professional development activities for staff, and individuals as required
• Prepare reports for Head of School, communications with staff, stakeholders, Ministry of Education
• Organize and maintain IEP process and communications (parents, letter of probation etc.)
• Manage discipline of students, and related policies
• Develop initiatives to support on-going strategic plan and policies
• Oversee student academics (Report cards, summer school, course codes)
• Lead teacher meetings and support the PLC
• Organize exam-related elements
• Collaborate with office staff on Community Connections
• Schedule events, yearly schedules, international visits
• Responsible for the International Student programs and peripheral programs

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $31,372.00-$129,472.00 per year

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Laval, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application deadline: 2022-06-30
Expected start date: 2022-08-17