Middle School Assistant Principal

Our School
French American + International is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in
1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100
students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of
academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of
study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think
critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.

Mission
Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we
strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident, and principled
people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect,
Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Opportunity
Working at French American + International opens up a myriad of opportunities – both
personal and professional. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged
community, we appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing
learning, respect, and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It
is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity,
equity, and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual
representation of the world we live in.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Middle School Assistant Principal who is passionate about educating young adolescents. Candidates should be compelling educational practitioners who have a strong  background in middle years education and are confident in their capacity to deliver a dynamic and positive experience for our students and their families.

If this appeals to you, here is what we can guarantee: 

• A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment 
• Transformative professional development opportunities, including International Baccalaureate, bilingualism and international education
• Access to cutting edge teaching and learning experiences
• Ability to participate in international travel through our Global Travel Program 
• A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment 
• A supportive school community and the world’s best colleagues

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Middle School Principal on all school matters
• Fosters an atmosphere of respect, diversity, equity and inclusion
• Collaborates with the Middle School Principal and the academic leadership on the implementation of our Middle Years Program
• Monitors student progress, liaising with teachers, and supports faculty collaboration in our Middle Years Program
• Collaborates with the Middle School Principal in the staffing and hiring process
• Participates in the annual teacher goal setting and teacher appraisal process
• In collaboration with other members of the Middle School team, assists with student support services including academic, social emotional and learning needs
• Helps organize and coordinate the beginning end of the year retreats and other student life events as needed
• Serves as the Principal’s designee during his absences from school as needed
• Follows up with students, parents, colleagues, the Middle School principal and other members of the Middle School team on all discipline matters from beginning to end
• Implements and promotes Restorative Justice practices 
• Coordinates and implements our Advisory Program
• Collaborates with the Middle School principal and Middle School counselor on designing and implementing our wellness program
• Collaborates with the Middle School principal, High School principal and the admissions team on student retention and the transition to International High School
• Attends the Academic Council, students meetings,  conseils de classe and evening events as needed
• Actively monitors hallways and common areas during breaks, recess and after school, and oversees the hallways supervisors. Is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the learning environment
• Coordinates and supervises the study hall program and administration of makeup tests 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably with Middle and/ or High School students
• Bachelor’s degree  or equivalent in relevant field, Master’s degree in Education or Educational leadership preferred 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents & colleagues  
• Positive history of collegiality and collaboration with other teachers and administrators
• Speaking French is a plus
• Experience in MYP/IB schools is a plus

Salary range for this position: $110,000 - $125,000 depending on experience and qualifications

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

French American International School is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-
discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical
ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion
of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural
students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain
individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQ)

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