Middle East International School

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL

Middle East International School in Doha, Qatar is seeking a strong and innovative educator with a record of successful leadership to serve as principal, through the 2008 – 2009 school year.
Applicants must possess the following characteristics:

• A strong academic vision;
• Experience in working with an ethnically diverse community of faculty, staff, and students;
• A record of improving student achievement levels as well as the ability to establish and maintain an effective administrative and school structure that invites cooperation and collaboration among all.

MIS is a K – 12 {elementary, middle school and high school} private school under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. There are approximately 500 students from 35 different countries. The school offers a promising compensation package for the appointed candidate.

MIS, through a competitive process, will be retaining a US model K – 12 educational program to replicate at MIS once MIS new building is completed. Once retained it will be incumbent upon the Principal to work closely with the grantee to ensure a successful transition.

MIS screening factors for eligibility include:
• Experience as a principal, preferably K – 12.
• Masters degree in Education Leadership/Administration or Supervision or Masters Degree in others field, plus completion of an approved certification program in Education Leadership.
• Three (3) letters of reference reflecting your success in a similar position must accompany the application. Please have letters signed, scanned and e-mail w/application.

Preference will be given to applicants who are already residents of Qatar.

Starting date of the appointed candidate will be August 1, 2008.

Please send Resumes/CV or inquiries to MIS at mis-chairman@misqatar.com and visit the MIS website: www.misqatar.com Last day for submission of applications is on 1st of June 2008.