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Üsküdar American Academy Istanbul, Turkey Seeks: Headmaster, High School Application Deadline: November 1, 2015 Effective Date of Appointment: September 1, 2016

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Üsküdar American AcademyIstanbul, Turkey

Seeks: Headmaster, High SchoolApplication Deadline: November 1, 2015Effective Date of Appointment: September 1, 2016

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Üsküdar American Academy, established in 1876, is one of Turkey’s oldest preeminent preparatory schools. At every level, the school’s program is intensely academic with a commitment to bilingual education. Üsküdar American Academy (UAA) is known for outstanding student achievement, a broad program of co-curricular activities, and a blend of Turkish and American cultural values.

The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Turkish Ministry of Education. It is an authorized IB World School and will have its first IBDP graduates in the class of 2017.

UAA is a part of the SEV Foundation which has 3 other high schools (SEV American College in Istanbul, American Collegiate Institute in İzmir and Tarsus American College in Tarsus); 3 elementary schools in Istanbul, Izmir and Tarsus; SEV American Hospital in Gaziantep and SEV Publishing House.

Turkey, is in Eurasia, largely located in Western Asia, with the smaller portion of Eastern Thrace in Southeast Europe.

Istanbul is the most populous city in Turkey, and the country’s economic, cultural, and historical center. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosphorus strait between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

The city hosting a population of around 15 million residents is among the world’s most populous ones and ranks as the world’s 5th-largest and the largest in Europe.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

ABOUT ISTANBUL AND TURKEY

http://www.sevlive.tv/?video=sev-the-health-and-education-foundation

More info on SEV Foundation and UAA:

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Students are admitted to the high school on the basis of a highly competitive national exam for private schools taken by over 1,000,000 students. UAA students score in the top 1% of all students who take the exam. There are 834 Turkish students in grades Prep-12. One hundred percent of graduates attend university.

All students follow a five year high school program, beginning with a preparatory year. The aim of the preparatory year is to guarantee a sufficient level of English to enable them to continue in their studies. For the Class of 2015, during their preparatory year, students took the following courses: English, Math, Science, Turkish, Music and Physical Education. All math and science courses are taught in English. Students in Grades 9 and 10 follow a common curriculum with one elective; the aim is to give students a broad background in all academic areas. A second foreign language (French, German or Spanish) is required in Grades 9 and 10. In Grades 11 and 12 students choose electives to supplement their common course requirements. These choices

are based upon their intended area of future study; courses needed for university entry; and areas of special interest. Students are required to take Turkish Literature and Turkish Language Arts in both Grades 11 and 12. There are two AP courses offered in Calculus and Physics. All Advanced courses, as well Honors American Literature and Honors World Literature, taught in Grades 11 and 12 are equivalent to the rigors of AP Courses. Additionally some students take AP exams without completing the course at UAA.

UAA believes in the educational value and leadership opportunities gained when students are involved in co-curricular activities. Some of the main activities include: European Youth Club; Model UN (in English, German and French); English Speaking Union; Chess Club; Music Club; English Drama; Literary Magazine; Student Government; TEDx UAA Club; National English Honor Society; Turkish Drama; National Honor Society; and English Debate.

STUDENT INFORMATION

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The Headmaster is expected to work in collaboration with the SEV General Coordinator, to ensure that the school is both educationally and financially sound and to ensure that the educational policies are consistent with the educational goals of the Ministry of Education, the SEV American Schools’ Mission and the SEV Board of Directors’ policy decisions. S/he conducts the administration of the school in alignment with the policies of and in close relationship with the administrators of the Health and Education Foundation.

The position offers close personal attention to each student and their needs. The successful applicant will be someone who has shown evidence of high energy and initiative in moving schools forward in a progressive and responsible manner. UAA is looking for someone who can make a long term commitment to continue its tradition of forward thinking in providing the best possible education for its students.

Administrative Duties

• Chairs/coordinates all meetings • Analyzes reports prepared by other departments and implements any resolutions; • Ensures preparation of the necessary programs, educational activities and gets necessary permissions related to such activities before the beginning of each school year,• Ensures the maintenance of all necessary registers, files, and records related to educational and administrative activities, and assures that all correspondence is carried out correctly and in a timely manner; • Ensures the continuity of CIS accreditation and leads the process • Provides day-to-day supervision of the academic program and other operations of the school; • Maintains and coordinates the campus calendar as well as positive channels of open communication; • Supervises and approves the development of faculty and student handbooks, school policies, brochures, job descriptions, video productions, websites, media releases, and other public documents in coordination with related administrators at the SEV Foundation;

• Leads the development school policy and procedures including strategic planning, long-term development, curriculum, assessment, and instruction; • Ensures that the school maintains and uses current student and faculty handbooks, written policies, employee evaluation procedures, and job description responsibilities; • Provides for English and Turkish language instruction for administrators, faculty and staff; • Ensures the preparation of the weekly class distribution program and, when necessary, obtains Ministry approval in a timely manner; • Facilitates all flag and legal ceremonies of the schools in conjunction with the Principal and administrative team;• Acts as a liaison officer with alumni, community groups, consulate officials, and all other protocol members; • Manages public relations and maintains communication with graduate groups, parents, and community leaders with the Principal and in coordination with the Foundation.

POSITION

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Fiscal and Business Management

• Ensures the preparation of the budget in coordination with the parameters established by the SEV foundation• Is authorized and responsible for the implementation of financial matters related to the school within the frame of authority as defined by his/her role in coordination with the SEV General Coordinator;• Is responsible for cost management • Approves all faculty and staff vacations and absences together with the principal• Approves all student and faculty requests for solicitation of donations from alumni, SEV, and other sources;

• Oversees the provision and use of equipment required for education and instruction; • Submits an application to the Health and Education Foundation in order for out of budget missing items to be procured; • Ensures the preparation of an inventory of school furnishings and related records;• Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the campus• Provides for proper security, emergency drills, and training of all staff for emergency procedures.

Education

• Ensures that all teachers conduct their responsibilities in a timely and well planned manner; • at the beginning of the school year, collects the yearly plans of the subjects other than Turkish and Turkish cultural subjects and checks to see if lessons are taught in line with these plans; • Ensures that teachers are evaluated in a timely manner according to school, Foundation and Ministry policies;• Takes necessary action to enable all administrative personnel, teachers, staff and other staff to remain up to date with regard to scientific, technological, and educational developments;

• Provides faculty orientation programs, Turkish language instruction for international teachers, and English language instruction for Turkish teachers; • Leads the development and review of curricula, co-curricular programs, clubs, and activities;• Takes the necessary measures to develop and maintain the general discipline and climate of the school; • Ensures the implementation of guidance and education activities in an orderly manner; • Approves admission of exchange or guest students;

Human Resources

• Oversees all personnel planning with the Principal and is responsible for all human resources functions in coordination with the HR Manager at the SEV Foundation.• Conducts performance evaluations of faculty and administrative staff with the Principals in consultation with the Human Resources at the SEV Foundation.

• Oversees the development of the annual professional development plan for faculty and staff with the Principal and shares the plan with the Human Resources Manager at the SEV Foundation.• Develops and documents succession planning for critical positions and shares the plan with the HR Department in SEV.

RELATIONS

IBCISFABSITASHAATSPTCECIS

SEV General CoordinatorSEV Assistant General Coordinator SEV Headmasters SEV Principals SEV HR Coordinator SEV Education & Educ. Development Coord.School Community

Ministry of EducationMinistry of LaborSecurity / PoliceMunicipalityAlumniParents

Within SEV Group Outside International

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The successful candidate will be expected to have as many of the following qualifications as possible:

Professional Attributes• Experience in school administration• Success as a senior administrator in leading teaching and learning, including a knowledge of the IB Diploma program• Commitment to standards-based curriculum, grading and reporting• Extensive understanding of financial reporting and financial planning• Extensive experience in building programs and program review• Experience with ESL students • Experience in developing and managing market-ing plans• Proven organizational ability, initiative and effec-tive communicative and interpersonal skills• Flexibility to adapt• Proven ability in change and crisis management• Proven ability and desire to collaborate in a Pro-fessional Learning Community• Proven ability to develop and maintain a con-structive, positive working culture/climate• Technology literate

Personal Attributes• Visionary• Inspirational• Flexible• Energetic• High integrity and character• Values cultural diversity • Student-centered

Application Deadline: November 1, 2015

UAA has retained David Randall, Vice President of International Schools Services (ISS), to serve as lead consultant for the new Head Search. He will be assited by the ISS staff. Candidates are asked to submit their letter of interest to Mr. Randall as the first step in the application process.

All candidates who wish to apply for the position must establish a professional file with ISS to facilitate the application process and ensure that credentials are provided in a uniform and consistent manner. Since UAA has requested ISS to assist with this search, applicants for this specific position do not need to pay a fee to originate or reactivate their professional file. Merely proceed to ISS website educatorcareers.iss.edu and use the coupon named UAAHM2015 when prompted for payment at the end of the application process.

Potential candidates may find additional application details online: educatorcareers.iss.edu/administrative-careers. Candidates who currently have active professional files with ISS need only send their letter of interest explaining what demonstrated strengths they bring to the position and their reason for applying. ISS and UAA reserve the right to contact the writers of open references for confidential statements.

Application materials should be sent electronically to:Mr. David Randall, Vice President, International Schools Services, Inc.Mobile: +1 609 937 5495Phone: +1 609 452 0990Email: [email protected]: www.iss.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDUREDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

*Interested candidates, please submit your applications as soon as possible, as the search committee may close the selection process at any time if the right candidate is found.