Academic Quality Controller at SABIS International School

Job Purpose

Ensuring that the academic results and the SABIS® teaching methodology are being applied to the utmost standards as per the SABIS® Educational System™. As well as, communicating continuously with parents to keep them informed and updated on the progress of their children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting classroom observation on a daily basis to ensure that the SABIS® point system as well as classroom management techniques are being applied as well as providing useful feedback through meetings and written feedback to the teachers on their performance
• Meeting with Subject coordinators to check the updated results of students in order to develop a documented action plan for the failing students
• Preparing exams schedules and/or study list(s) term by term so that students are aware of the exams and the materials needed ahead of time.
• Analyzing student results on a regular basis through various academic reports such as but not limited to SSMS Tracker, AMS 014, AMS050 etc. and student history files.
• Monitoring the performance of the assigned shadow teacher to ensure that they are using and following the SABIS® point system and teaching methodologies
• Coordinating with the assigned regional center to ensure that the choice of subjects complies with government requirements, external exam requirements and university admissions.
• Conducting regular spot checks on student’s workbooks, copybooks and diaries to ensure that teaches are using the point system teaching methodology.
• Assigning teachers at the beginning of the year for the different classes in order to make sure we have the most suitable teacher in each section
• Developing the seating plan as per the SABIS® requirement to ensure a proper implementation of the SABIS® teaching methodology.
• Playing an active role during the teacher training program if and when needed.
• Following up and attending the teacher training program in order to get an understanding of the quality of new recruits into the system.
• Preparing letters to be sent to parents regarding academic and behavioral issues in order to clarify the points in each of these policies.
• Meeting and/or contacting parents of academically weak students to inform them about their child’s performance and putting together relevant action plans in place if needed.
• Documenting the minutes of meeting with parents onto the yellow book of the students.
• Organizing academic support sessions for the academically weak students in order to improve their performance.
• Meeting with academically weak students to set up an improvement plan to increase their performance.
• Conducting the performance appraisals of the teachers in coordination with the Head of departments/ subject coordinators in order to assess their performance.
• Acting as a mentor and/or role model with all teachers and students within their supervision.
• Continuously following up on the progress of students on a termly basis by entering the academic comments on the end of term reports to inform parents about actions that will be taken.
• Meeting with the student management coordinator to follow up on the action plans taken in order to improve the behavioral situations of the students.
• Coordinating with the student life coordinator the academic support sessions that took place to ensure that it was efficient and effective.
• Ensuring that all teachers under their supervision are submitting the lessons plans in a timely manner.
• Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the SABIS® management.

Ideal Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent; Masters is a plus
• English Proficient; other languages apply based on country and regulations
• 3+ years of SABIS® Experience
• MS Office needed components
• Leadership and team management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Drive for results
• Problem solving abilities
• Professional behavior and ethical conduct
• Accountability and taking ownership