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Secondary School Assistant Principal
Dalian American International SchoolDalian, China
Deadline: October 18, 2019Start Date: July 2020
About DAIS
Overview
Our Mission
Dalian American International School (DAIS) is an American international school in the Golden Pebble Beach National Resort, in Jinzhou New District, Dalian, China, about 60 kilometers east of the center of Dalian. It serves students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The language of instruction is English for all classes with the exception of proficiency leveled Mandarin classes.
DAIS facilitates a challenging, collaborative, and responsive learning environment that develops student intellect, character, and health. At DAIS, every learner strives to achieve personal excellence and contributes to the global community.
DAIS is an International School Services managed school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Teachers benefit from the school's membership in EARCOS and students participate in sports competitions through its affiliation with ACAMIS.
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Our Story
DAIS bridges the educational experiences of international and Chinese national students in an attractive, well-resourced and up-to-date educational facility.
Through collaboration, the application of learned knowledge and skills, and reflection, students solve authentic problems inside and outside the school walls, thereby developing an appreciation for diverse points of view, respect for each other as unique individuals, and (his or her own) personal excellence. Our students and graduates aresystematic problem-solvers
Founded in 2006, the DAIS was formed through the collaborative efforts of Intel Corporation, International School Services and Ms. Lisa Liang, CEO of the Honor Roll Company. Since its
inception, DAIS has provided every student with an opportunity to achieve personal excellence and to contribute to the global community.
who apply their knowledge and skills in designing innovative solutions to local and global issues. They are critical and creative thinkers and lifelong learners, who are prepared to graduate from high-quality educational institutions and pursue meaningful career opportunities. Most importantly, their community sees them as compassionate, ethical, and socially responsible.
Building upon our rich local history, culture and beautiful natural environment, we inspire students to be leaders serving local and global communities.
About DAIS
Our Vision
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About DAIS
In 2004, in order to attract more foreign investors, the government of Dalian Development Area (DDA) initiated a proposal to establish local international schools and formed 3 delegation teams to visit the Honor Roll School in the US. The same year Intel Corporation was seeking an optimal location for their factory in China. Before sending expats to China, the company had to ensure that its employees would have access to a high caliber International School that can serve a multinational community, so that its students can matriculate back into the top tier schools in their home countries.
In 2005, Lisa Liang, Intel Corporation, and International School Services, an international nonprofit organization, teamed up to launch DAIS. A decision was reached that a school similar in philosophy and quality as that of the Houston Honor Roll School was to be established in the DDA. A state-of-the-art school equipped with leading-edge computers and technologies was constructed in the Golden Pebble Beach Resort in the suburbs of Dalian to serve the children of foreign nationals living in the surrounding area.
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About DAIS
“Since its inception, DAIS has provided every student with an opportunity to achieve personal excellence and to contribute to the global community.“
The school opened its doors in October 2006 with only 7 international students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The international student community at DAIS has grown every year, and today the school has a total enrollment
of more than 320 students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Most parents of the children attending DAIS are employed by multi-national corporations operating in the DDA.
In 2009, the Dalian Huamei Academy (DHA), a grade 9-12 boarding high school for Chinese nationals was founded. In the spring of 2018, the Dalian Huamei Bilingual School (DHBS) was also established which offers a 1st through 9th grade compulsory Chinese education taught in the Chinese language in addition to western courses taught in English. This unique structural design allows the
international students to engage and integrate with the Chinese culture, while the Chinese students interact and work alongside their international counterparts, forming an inter-connected global community. In 2014, the DHA was awarded the “Best Feature International School” at the English Education Industry Annual Conference in Beijing.
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1991Honor Roll School
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2006Dalian American
International School
Dalian HuameiAcademy School
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2018Dalian Huamei
Bilingual School
Celebration of theGrand Opening of HuameiBilingual School Buildings
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About DAIS
DAIS, DHA, and DHBS are all managed by the Honor Roll Company and are supported by International School Services. DAIS and DHM now enroll
more than 625 students representing some 30 nations and rank among the best International schools in China.
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2010 2012 2014
2011 2013 2018
Huamei Academy receivesWASC Accreditation and SAT/AP testsite eligibilityDAIS and HM Receives ACT testsite eligibility
Dalian American International School receives WASC Accreditation
Dalian American International School First Graduating Class
Dalian AmericanInternational School receives SAT/AP testsite eligibility
Huamei AcademyFirst Graduating Class
Huamei bilingual school has been designated by the education bureau to establish a nine-year compulsory education and pure American education courses of advanced bilingual culture education
Position Overview
Position OverviewKEY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Secondary School PrincipalSupervises Secondary School Faculty and Staff
POSITION VISION
The Secondary School Assistant Principal assists the Secondary School Principal in creating a culture with a shared sense of respect for everyone, marked by transparency, trust, collaboration, and communication: a culture of affirmative assumptions about growth and development and an openness to new methods and a focus on results.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Models and lives the mission of DAIS
Effectively communicates and listens well to all stakeholders (students, faculty, parents, and other community members)
Connects well with students; is approachable and present in the Secondary School
Thinks creatively and imaginatively
Works collaboratively with and motivates faculty and students
Plans well and is organized
Is committed to supporting students academically and personally within the Secondary School
Is humble, kind and gracious
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Assists the Secondary School Principal in implementing a professional growth process including goal setting, observation, coaching, and evaluation of teaching faculty
In conjunction with the Secondary Leadership Team, provides professional development opportunities for secondary faculty in coordination with school-wide professional development processes
Works with the Secondary School Principal on disseminating and using data to guide instruction
Takes the lead on Athletic Director supervisiona. ACAMIS representationb. Admin rep for traveling teams
Serves as the Advanced Placement Coordinator
Takes the lead on disciplinary action with middle and high school students
Supervises and evaluates the Guided-Study Time (GST) coordinator
Works with the Secondary Leadership Team in recruiting and hiring faculty and staff
Works with the Secondary School Principal and counselors in the ordering and administration of testinga. MAPb. WrAP
Works with the counseling department to oversee College Board and ACTa. PSAT in Octoberb. SAT in October, December, March, Mayc. ACT in October, April
Coordinates with the dorm supervisor and Secondary School Principal on disciplinary action for dorm students as it impacts schooling
In coordination with the Student Life Team, plans and implements aspects of the residential program and serve as the liaison between the residential program and the school academic program
Assists the Secondary School Principal on school safety initiatives
Serves as a member of the Student Intervention Team
Works with office staff to monitor attendance concerns that impact classroom performance
Position Overview
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Position Overview
TERMS OF SERVICE
The initial contract is for two-years of service.
The Secondary School Assistant Principal will be evaluated yearly by the Secondary School Principal.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Effective date
July 25, 2020
Application Deadline
October 18, 2019
Applicants are asked to submit their letter of interest and CV and complete all necessary application steps as early as possible, as we reserve the right
to close the selection process at any time if an ideal candidate is found.
Please send a formal letter of interest (cover letter) specific to this position no longer than two pages along with your CV in PDF format to [email protected] and copy [email protected]. You will be contacted by Blair Lee regarding the next steps to follow for consideration.
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