Job Description

ISB seeks a part-time Weekend School Principal at its ISBCC Boston location. The school is growing rapidly and also moving from weekend instruction to add afterschool programs. Our mission is to achieve academic excellence, while raising responsible, confident, caring and compassionate American Muslim citizens.

Description:

The Weekend School Principal serves as the educational and administrative leader for the ISB’s weekend school for grades k-12. The part time school currently services grades K-6 and is expected to expand to higher grades as well. The principal is responsible for maintaining a professional yet welcoming and supportive environment for all families and teachers. Achieving academic excellence will be a primary goal, while also creating a healthy Islamic social environment that results in engaging, enjoyable experiences for all students. The Principal will model a collaborative working style working with other ISB staff under the direction of the Board of Directors, leading the recruiting, contracting of the teaching staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance the curriculum for Islamic and Quranic studies in accordance with traditional teachings and parent and teacher feedback, and ISB leadership. (Current curriculum is in place, we expect to evolve and improve).
• Lead in-class or on-line classes for upper class students (Grade 7-12).
• Provide coaching for the teaching staff.
• Manage School administrative staff
• Serve as a primary point of contact for parents.
• Handle administrative duties (as school continues to grow beyond 150 students)
• Coordinate any facility requests with other ISB staff

Qualifications:

• Hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in the area of education.
• Islamic Studies experience and education from a recognized institution or program of Islamic education.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years of excellent experience in teaching and working with k-12 students in a diverse community. Have at least two (2) years administrative experience as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or Central Office Administrator, ideally in a North American or UK based Islamic School.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational skills, and ability to motivate people.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research relating to learning.
• Comfort and familiarity with online learning management systems (LMS), and learning tools to ensure effective use of technology to engage and instruct students.
• Desired: completed an approved principal educator preparation program and the required exam.

Position Type:

Part time (approx 20 hrs week) during the school year from September to June, including most Sundays from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Compensation commensurate with experience

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