Saturday School Princepal
Dar Al Taqwa Masjid “DAT” is looking for Saturday School Principal. Who will be responsible for Saturday School Princepalmanaging the regulations, policies, & procedures to ensure that all students are properly supervised in a safe Islamic traditional learning environment that meet DAT education mission and the approved curricula of the DAT Saturday School. Achieving academic excellence requires that the principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture teachers and administrative staff and can communicate effectively with parents. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.
DAT Saturday School Principal is responsible for the success of the school by carrying out its vision and fulfilling its mission. The principal provides Islamic educational and administrative leadership to the school. The principal is responsible for directing all phases of the school’s operations, programs, finances, personnel, and environment in accordance with the direction and policies set forth by the DAT Board of Directors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. At least three years of teaching and Islamic school leadership experience.
2. A minimum of college degree (Master’s in Education Preferable)
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The job description and responsibilities of the DAT Saturday School Principal include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for Islamic academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
2. Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
3. Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals.
4. Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
5. Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials, approving all recommendations.
6. Keep the teachers and staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school. Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school: monthly teacher/ administrative staff meetings.
7. Provide a centralized handouts for each subjects to teachers at all grade levels. Organize a resource center/library for the teachers.
8. Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the DAT Board of Directors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communications and Relationships: Principals need to have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills. The job demands the ability to handle complex human relationships effectively and positively. Professional reading and training particularly in communication are recommended. In a very real sense principals are community educators. This can involve translating ideas and information into a language and concepts that can be understood and accepted by everyone. The manner in which new information and ideas are presented strongly influences their acceptance. Vision and ideas need to be articulated clearly. It's also important that principal actively listen to the ideas of others whose experience of life and work may be different.
Managing Staff: The principal shall ensure that all staff and volunteers maintain proper standards of Muslim integrity, Islamic conduct and genuine concern for the public interest and the wellbeing of students attending the IFN Sunday School institution.
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