Name: International Christian School of LimaRegion: Latin AmericaPosition: School DirectorSchool Background:The mission of International Christian School (ICS) of Lima is to provide a quality education in the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical dimensions of life; to instill in each student a Biblical worldview, a respect for people of all cultures and religions, and a desire for academic excellence. Located in beautiful Miraflores, ICS:Lima is meeting the needs of Lima's international residents. The school offers a full English education program for elementary, junior high school, and high school families who work in Lima as businessmen, military personnel, missionaries, diplomats, and embassy staff from many different countries.Job Summary/Objective:To provide leadership in developing and maintaining a distinctive Christian educational philosophy and the best possible educational and ministry program and services.Reports to: Vice President of School Operations (VPSO)General Responsibilities:Accountable to the NICS Board of Directors via the offices of the President and Vice Presidents for the operations of the assigned school, through the implementation of the NICS School Policies and NICS Policies and Administrative Guidelines.Administers the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of the total operation of the assigned school on behalf of NICS.Delegates responsibility for all administrative units but is responsible to the VPSO and NICS for the results produced.Prepares the annual budget as necessary to assure maximum utilization of funds to accomplish the mission and educational and ministry goals of the school.Adheres to professional, ethical, and moral standards of conduct in the transaction of all school business.Recommends to NICS the appointment of all NICS missionaries assigned to the school.Based on the authority granted by NICS, appoints all personnel employed by the assigned school (Principal and Assistant Principal appointments shall have the approval of the VPSO).Makes needed personnel adjustments, assignments, and transfers, approves suspensions, sick leave, and personal leave as outlined in the school's local administrative guidelines and NICS Administrative Guidelines. Dismisses personnel when necessary following local school guidelines, as well as NICS policies and procedures.Provides the VPSO and the school community with the necessary information to keep them informed of the progress and activities of the educational program.Serves as the representative of NICS and its leadership on the field, providing necessary information to keep NICS leadership informed of the progress and activities of the ministry of the assigned school.Ensures that school operations properly represent the ministry of NICS as determined by the Board and President of NICS, and works in harmony, cooperation, and compliance with that leadership and in cooperation with the Home Office.Promotes and positively identifies the local school with the NICS organization in such a way that builds a positive image of the mother organization on the field and among the school community.Administers the school program in conformity to the mission, purpose, and values of the assigned school and NICS and the NICS School Policies and Administrative Guidelines.Hires a team of teachers who are evangelical, mission-minded Christians, in agreement with the NICS and assigned school's mission, statement of faith, and philosophy.Ensures the development and implementation of a school-wide plan for evangelism, discipleship, and Biblical integration.Attends the Annual Leadership Conference (ALC) typically held in February and makes every effort to attend regional meetings of NICS leadership.
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