Assistant Principal (High)

Summary About the Position: This is a Full-Time, Permanent Assistant Principal (High) position for Sampson Elementary High School, located in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Federal employees in Guantanamo Bay are currently not entitled to receive a Cost Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of War (DoW). DoWEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoWEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoW civilian families. DoWEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society.Major Duties: Establish DoDEA educator performance elements and evaluates teacher work. Serve as the responsible officer for all government-owned or leased property assigned to the school. Gather and analyze student achievement and other related data to inform the decision-making process, especially regarding school improvement efforts. Initiate communications between school administration, students, teachers, parents, the local community, and base offices that provide services to the school and/or staff.