Current Vacancies

Department : Elementary

Reports: Section Principal, Division Assistant Principal, Coordinator

Interfaces With: Students, Faculty, Staff, Parents, Divisional Offices

Job Classification: Overseas or Local Hire

Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

1. • Teaching all areas of the elementary curriculum.
2. • Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of elementary age students Grades 1 to 5
3. • Organizing the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
4. • Planning, preparing and presenting differentiated lessons that cater the needs of the whole ability range within their class.
5. • Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative class activities.
6. • Preparing, marking and providing feedback to facilitate positive student development.
7. • Meeting requirements for the assessment. Records, evaluates and reports students’ development.
8. • Providing feedback to parents on students’ progress.
9. • Working collaboratively with others to plan and coordinate work.
10. • Organizing and taking part for school events, outings and activities.
11. • Undertake special assignments, after school activities and related duties as and when required.

Requirements:

1. • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from an Accredited University
2. • At least 1 year (s) of relevant teaching experience in American Curriculum Schools.
3. • Fluency in both spoken and written English. Non-Native English speakers must have an IELTS of 7.5
4. • Good presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
5. • Exhibits self-motivation, high work standards and attention to detail.
6. Interested candidates can Submit their CV to hr@daaschool.com Email ID.

Department : Elementary & Secondary

Reports: Section Principal

Interfaces With: Students, Faculty, Staff, Parent

Job Classification: Overseas or Local Hire

DAAPS seeks an experienced, dynamic School Counselor. The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision; value community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting.

Objective:

1. • To maximize each student’s potential through the implementation of a comprehensive program that fosters the competencies leading to lifelong success including personal, social growth, academic skills. Primary Responsibilities
2. • Establish a proactive, counseling program that actively involves students, teachers and parents
3. • Develop, document and implement counseling curriculum
4. • Provide direct support services for students, teachers and parents including individual, small and large group meetings/conferences
5. • Oversee student learning support services for students, teachers and parents from KG to Grade 12. This involves handling referrals from teachers; coordinating Student Review Team meetings; recommending and facilitating educational or psychological testing; recommending possible classroom modifications where appropriate, and maintaining communication with students, teachers and parents throughout any referral process
6. • Provide transitional programs for students, parents and faculty
7. • Proactively establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, teachers and parents to enhance student learning through classroom visits, participation in student activities and visibility at activities and around the school
8. • Maintain and share a database of community service resources for addressing student needs
9. • Maintain confidential files on applicable students and appropriate confidentiality in all matters pertaining to student and faculty counseling issues
10. • Oversee external testing and facilitate analysis, feedback and summary of test results to support student learning
11. • Participate as a member of the sectional admissions team
12. • Collaborate with the sectional principal on scheduling, course selections and student placements

Additional Duties:

1. • Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills
2. • Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures.
3. • Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
4. • Liaise with the Executive Principal, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals
5. • Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
6. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships
7. • Exhibit a professional attitude toward criticism
8. • Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self-analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

Job Skills and Requirements

1. • BA in counseling; Master’s degree in counseling preferred
2. • Bilingual Arabic/English required
3. • Two to five year's counseling experience in an educational setting
4. • Excellent organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
5. • Ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information
6. • Sensitivity in meeting the needs of an international student body
7. • Demonstrated leadership with experience in curriculum development and co-curricular programs
8. • Experience in a similar International and/or regional environment is an advantage
9. • Proficient in IT for productivity purposes and as a tool to facilitate learning in the classroom
10. Interested candidates can Submit their CV to hr@daaschool.com Email ID.

Department : Learning Support Teacher – Inclusion Department

Reports: Elementary/Middle/High School

Interfaces With: Division Principal

The ideal candidate will support our school’s mission, goals, and vision; value community; bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to take thoughtful initiative in a collaborative setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. • Plan and prepare throughout the year for effective instruction within the classroom
2. • Provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
3. • Effective delivery of the curriculum
4. • Effectively manage each group of students while providing for a variety of learning styles, ability levels, and educational backgrounds
5. • Maintain rigorous and appropriate learning expectations of all students at all times
6. • Monitor student learning and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students’ needs
7. • Maintain accurate up-to-date records of student progress and attendance
8. • Engage parents and students in the learning process through frequent and meaningful communications about student progress
9. • Be available to parents and students outside of school hours
10. • Engage in department/team planning, curriculum review, budgeting and other activities
11. • Interact cooperatively with colleagues in the development of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
12. • Cooperate with and participate in the planning and evaluation of the school program
13. • Keep current in education through coursework, in-service programs, and by attending professional meetings and conferences
14. • Remain proficient in school-related technologies as appropriate to enhance instruction
15. • Engage with students in meaningful activities beyond the classroom which extend learning experiences for students (coaching, organizing field trips, sponsorship of clubs, events, community service projects, etc.)

Additional Duties:

1. • Engage with the administration in a committed effort to improve one’s own instructional skills
2. • Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
3. • Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
4. • Liaise with the Section/Vice Principals, taking on tasks as assigned, including all school goals

Personal:

1. • Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous professional growth and development
2. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships
3. • Exhibit a professional attitude toward criticism
4. • Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self-analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

Job Skills and Requirements:

1. • Bachelor's degree – prefer BA in education or diploma in education or psychology
2. • A minimum of two years, relevant teaching experience as LSA
3. • Teaching experience in an American curriculum school preferred
4. • Experience with current best practices, current teaching materials, and current instructional strategies as well as recent professional growth activities
5. • Experience with co-teaching and servicing students with diverse learning needs
6. • Familiarity with a variety of intervention strategies to promote student success in the classroom
7. Interested candidates can Submit their CV to hr@daaschool.com Email ID.