Character Values Coordinator

The American School of Kosova is looking for a full time Character Values Coordinator for the next academic school year 2020-21.

If you are passionate about implementing positive discipline, we would love to meet you!

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Build a proactive program to promote Virtues of Character, with the aim of eliminating a discipline problem before it begins
• Oversee and supervise the management of student attendance and discipline records
• Establish steps and procedures to handling challenging students and standards for conduct
• Communicate to parents, teachers and staff regarding infractions of the code of conduct, academic integrity or other policies
• Assist faculty in the organization and planning of campus-wide events and programs
• Participate in the creating and implementing of the campus’s emergency evacuation and preparedness plan
• Organize academic intervention programs, including detention, suspention, study hall and lunch detention
• Mentor and council at-risk students and students in need of additional staff support
• Assist in the implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to student behavior and attendance.
• Assist teachers with behavior management plans and strategies.
• Serve as an instructional resource for intervention and equity services to support the development and growth of equitable systems and practices within the school.
• Work with student services staff in providing guidance and motivation for student success and in collaboratively developing plans for students who struggle.
• Meet with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Perform supervision of students during unstructured times such as before and after school, during passing times and during lunch periods.
• Promotes the school spirit and values.
• Supports the students to help them become responsible citizens.
• Encourages the students to take the lead and become more autonomous.
• Organizes educational and cultural projects.
• Works closely with the health counselor to prevent addictions, reduce anxiety and stress among students.
• Manages the spaces where the students live outside the classrooms (corridors, multipurpose room, patio, lounges…)
• Organizes students’ arrival and dismissal.
• Optimizes the students’ traffic on campus.
• Collaborates with the librarians to monitor the students during free periods, enabling them to keep up learning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or closely related field preferred.
• Training on equity, diversity and culturally responsive pedagogy, as well as a willingness to extend his or her professional development in these areas preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills when dealing with students, parents and staff
• Ability to prepare and make effective presentations promoting programs within the school
• Ability to analyze data regarding the effectiveness of programs and initiatives within the school
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with administration, teachers, students, and parents.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday from 07:30 – 16:00.

Personal Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a professional educator who strives to create an environment of learning that fosters self-discipline and enthusiasm within the classroom and throughout the school. He or she has an emotional intelligence that allows professional reflection and a high level of collaboration with colleagues.   He or she is capable of communicating effectively and respectfully with all members of the community.

Qualified candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to:

[email protected] latest by September 10, 2020.