Elementary School Assistant Principal

at  The International School Of Panama

The Elementary School Assistant Principal is a critical leader who works in partnership with the principal to build a cohesive team, support and lead the elementary school faculty and staff, and work to ensure outstanding results are measurably achieved. The assistant principal is a dynamic, creative and open-minded professional, highly motivated and committed, with an ability to cope with the unexpected. The Elementary Division at ISP includes 650+ students in grades PK3-5th which constitutes over 50% of the 1,250 student body at ISP. In the Elementary Division, there are over 100 staff members (teachers, assistants, and specialists) all of whom report to the administrative leadership team in the Elementary Division The administrative leadership team for the Elementary Division includes the principal, two assistant principals, a preschool principal, three counselors, and two elementary school curriculum and instruction coordinators. The Assistant Principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school. Reports to: Elementary Principal Collaborates closely with: Teachers, Assistant Principals, Team Leads, Instructional Coaches, K-12 Coordinators and Specialists, and other colleagues as appropriate.
Hire Date: August 2025 RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to) 1. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Work collaboratively with staff and administrators to facilitate improvement and refinement of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Regularly observe teachers and assistants to provide feedback, to facilitate student learning, and to foster ongoing improvement of instruction using best practices and school goals. Develop teachers’ conceptual knowledge and skills in the specified curriculum areas. 2. Professional Learning Meet with grade levels during appropriate planning times to help with coordination and planning of curriculum. Work with the administrative team to plan, implement and evaluate professional development. Supervise and evaluate teachers and support staff as directed by the principal. Be an active member on the Elementary School Leadership Team.
3. Communication Communicate with grade level and specialist teams.
Maintain and share school vision for ongoing improvement of teaching and learning.
Gather information/data from parents, students and staff as needed. Communicate with parents regarding student discipline issues Communicate with respect, kindness, and empathy, using objective language.
Listen with an open mind to understand all perspectives.
Assume the most positive interpretation of others’ intentions, words, and actions.
Manage concerns constructively and directly.
Assist the principal in providing parents with information regarding curriculum, instruction, divisional procedures and special events. 4. Management functions: Assist the principal with maintaining, evaluating, and improving operating systems and processes. Collaborate with PreK-1 Assistant Principal to ensure alignment across the elementary school.
Assist the principal with facilities and technology.
Supervise students and support student discipline.
WHAT YOU DO Support the ISP Teaching and Learning Philosophy (ISP Way) by developing and maintaining a curriculum that engages all learners in purposeful, connected and balanced work that cultivates 21st-century skills Provide frequent feedback to teachers and Learning Assistants to help guide them in their implementation of the ISP Way.
Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to value being at school and feel part of a challenging yet joyful and inclusive learning community Help ensure that all students achieve key learning outcomes for the grade level, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address individual needs Collaborate intensively and daily with colleagues to continually improve student learning and school culture. Work collaboratively to create cross-curricular learning opportunities Participate actively in ongoing, intensive professional learning Use the CASEL Framework to help support the social and emotional development of students WHAT YOU BRING Deep dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning Passion for working with and appreciation of International and diverse students Deep dedication to continual growth and development A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-related education Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues A willingness to be flexible, adaptable, and committed to the unique nature of working in an international school Organization, time management, and problem-solving skills A high degree of professionalism Commitment to participating in the whole school experience including embodying our core values, mission, and definition of learning.
Previous experience in an international school is desirable Experience in Standards-Based Grading, Universal Design for Learning, and Blended Learning are highly desirable

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