Academic Quality Controller at SABIS International School
Ensuring that the academics results as well as the SABIS® teaching methodology is being applied to the utmost standards as per SABIS® requirements. As well as communicating with parents to keeping them informed, updated on the progress of their children. Academic Quality Controller at SABIS International School
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 degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent; Masters is a plus
- English Proficient / Native English Speaker
- MS Office needed components
- Communication Skills
- Ability to work within a team
- 3+ years of SABIS® Experience
Employment Requirements:
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
Apply Here > Academic Quality Controller
Teaching Vacancies at Teachers Service Commission (TSC) – 46,000 Positions
Industrial Attachments at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) – 20 Posts
Customer Care Assistant at Universities Fund (UF) – 50 Positions
Medical Officer at Luton Hospital
Communications Officer at Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS)
Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi – Internship Opportunity: Machine Learning Research Intern