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Busan Foreign SchoolEmbracing Diversity, Striving for Excellence

HAEUNDAE-GU, BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA

Seeks: School Vice PrincipalReports to: School PrincipalEffective: July 2016Application Deadline: October 31st or until postion filled School website: www.busanforeignschool.org

As of September, 2014, Busan Foreign School has just over 240 students from nursery to grade 12.

The majority of our students are US citizens, but as a whole the student body is composed of children from over 22 different nations. 70% of the student body is ethnically Asian.

Nearly 30% of our student body receives financial aid from the school.

15% to 20% of our student body is receiving direct ELL support services.

Busan Foreign School (www.busanforeignschool.org) is an international school with an American style educational philosophy and curriculum. Our mission is to inspire each learner by providing educational services that nurture their social, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. Our students are prepared to enter top-tier universities worldwide as responsible, contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world. Our ongoing commitment to intercultural understanding and a strong partnership between students, parents/guardians, teachers and the community enable us to achieve this in a caring and supportive environment.

Busan Foreign School opened its doors in October of 1996. With only two students originally, it has since expanded to encompass early childhood to twelfth grade, currently educating over 240 students from 25 different nations. In addition to the increase in enrollment, the curriculum has developed into a highly rigorous American standards-based program that offers students a wide variety of courses and activities.

With a new building and grounds as of the fall of 2013, Busan Foreign School is committed to continuing its strong tradition of providing a nurturing, yet rigorous academic experience for all learners.

Busan Foreign School is accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC).The last WASC Committee visit took place May 2015: BFS was granted a six-year WASC accreditation. BFS is also certified by the Korean Ministry of Education.

STUDENT BODY

FACULTYBFS has thirty-three full time teachers and eleven teachers have master’s degrees. One holds a Ph.D.

All teachers are certified in their grade level and content area in either the United States or Canada.

Twenty-eight teachers are from the U.S.A., one from Canada, three from Korea.

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Busan Foreign School is a privately owned institution.

BFS was founded in 1996 by James F. Haddon, a US military veteran and retiree, to provide a top-quality American education to expatriates living in Korea—especially those serving in the US military. Gyeongnam International Foreign School (GIFS) is the sister school of BFS (http://gifs.or.kr). The school ownership is active in the continual improvement of BFS and has committed substantial resources toward this goal, especially in recent years.

OWNERSHIP

BFS is a member of KORCOS (Korean Council of Overseas Schools), EARCOS (East Asia Council of Overseas Schools), SKAC (Southern Korea Activities Conference) NHS (National Honor Society), NJHS (National Junior Honor Society), and the National Association of Student Councils.

BFS is also active within the AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce in Korea) and the ECCK (European Chamber of Commerce in Korea).

BFS is an SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP Testing Center.

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

We believe that all students, regardless of their financial or social standing, deserve an equal right to quality education. 

Our mission is to inspire each learner and provide educational services that nurture their social, intel-lectual, emotional, and physical growth. BFS students are prepared to enter top universities worldwide and become responsible, contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world. Our ongoing commitment to inter-cultural understanding and a strong partnership of students, parents, and teachers allows us to achieve this in a caring and supportive environment.

VISION

MISSION

Located in the popular Haeundae New Town area, Busan Foreign School is situated among modern high rises, an array of Asian and western-style restaurants, scenic hiking trails, and the popular and picturesque Haeundae Beach. This neighborhood has seen continuous growth of foreign business and development since its inception and shows no sign of slowing down. Since Busan is the major port of South Korea, shipping and international trade are the major industries in the city.

The school facilities include a gymnasium, outdoor futsal size field, cafeteria, terrace, library, auditorium, two science laboratories, two mathematics/computer rooms, two K-12 ELL resource classrooms, art classroom, two music rooms, storage area, all-purpose auditorium, green roof and garage with 33 parking spots.

SCHOOL LOCATION AND FACILITIES

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SCHOOL CURRICULUM

BFS Offers a challenging US standards-based curriculum with additional international content aimed at preparing students for post-secondary studies in the U.S. and abroad.

U.S. national Standards and the USA based “Common Core State Standards Initiative” are our curriculum building blocks.

In grades K to 5 we have adopted Houghton Mifflin’s “Literacy by Design” and “Math in Focus: Singapore Math”, both highly effective, research-based programs.

Our high school includes several Advanced Placement courses in the humanities, math, and sciences.

“Understanding by Design” is the curriculum framework used by our certified teachers and all units of instruction are being archived in an online Rubicon Atlas curriculum mapping software. Teachers develop appropriate and engaging demonstrations of learning within each classroom and are supported by the school’s experienced administration. The active and authentic student-centered instructional model is paired with educational best practice teaching techniques by our staff to ensure each student a world-class quality education.

Almost 95% of BFS graduates go on to post-secondary studies, the majority of which attend high-ranking universities in the United States.

All staff is required to write and document curriculum in our curriculum map, Rubicon Atlas. Currently, we are in the business of populating the map. In 2015-2016, staff will discuss curriculum alignment and identify areas in need of support. Teachers are also expected to complete an annual professional growth plan - working with real classroom data to reflect and improve instruction. As is the case with many of our documents, BFS is a Google education school and much of our administrative footprint - including these professional plans - are archived within Google Drive accounts.

Instructional technology includes interactive whiteboards/SmartBoards in every classroom and a robust and stable WiFi system for all staff and students. All students Grades 6 - 12 bring their own laptops (device) to school (BYOD) and interact with digital texts and each other according to secondary lesson plans. Within our school library, teachers and students have access to 25 contemporary iMacs. Currently the school has 30 iPads for the elementary teachers and students to use daily. An instructional technologist, an Apple Certified Educator, has recently committed to a contract through at least June of 2017.

We are on 4 year curriculum review and procurement cycle - though monies have been allotted for the refreshment of current materials and courses. School instructional and capital products are often purchased in the United States and annually shipped here by our freight forwarder.

In the Fall and Spring, using the online NWEA MAP test, all students Grades 2 - 11 are tested in Mathematics and Reading. In 2015-2016 we will add Science testing to our MAP test program. These scores allow us to compare ourselves to USA normative data and provide instructors and administrators with information germane to the quality of current educational resources and instruction.

An ELL program, which includes both inclusion and small group models, is available for students who qualify in grades 1-12.

Busan Foreign School strives to offer a balanced program of academics, athletics, and arts. We believe that both academic and nonacademic life are equally important and helps to shape our students into model citizens of the world.

Elementary School students can participate in Soccer, Cross-Country, Track-and-Field, and Basketball. Both Middle School and High School divisions offer Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross-Country, and Track-and-Field. BFS also offers comprehensive programs for both music and arts from early childhood through 12th grade.

BFS competes in the Southern Korea Athletic Conference (SKAC) with several other schools in the region in both sports and non-athletic annual events such as Model United Nations, a Spelling Bee, and an Arts Festival.

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SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL - JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintains school-wide discipline: student conferences, letters to parents, suspensions, etc.; facilitates teacher/parent meetings; keeps records of disciplinary actions

• Master scheduler: creates schedules for middle and high school classes

• Coordinates student activities: community service program, assists with SKAC events and protocols, oversees Advisories

• Attends to human resources: interviews teacher and staff candidates, observes and evaluates staff on a regular basis

• Coordinates internal grading and reporting system: maintains the RenWeb system, supervises the scheduling of mid-term and final exams

• Coordinates and facilitates development of curriculum K-12: researches and recommends quality curricular materials, facilitates curriculum adoption, orders instructional resources; trains and supports teachers in creating Understanding by Design curricular units; coordinates Rubicon Atlas implementation; researches and makes available online instructional resources for staff use

• Creates, implements and facilitates Professional Learning Communities; utilizing data to drive instructional decisions; coordinates MAP testing

• Coaches teachers in the development of best instructional practices: supports, coordinates, and facilitates professional development; observes staff instruction and gives feedback on a regular basis; mentors new teachers

• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates professional development activities: internal PD sessions, communicates external professional development opportunities

• Additional specific responsibilities will be assigned as needed by the Principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS• A master’s degree at minimum in educational

leadership or related field

• U.S. Principal Certification preferred but not required

• Knowledge of standards based common core curriculum design with an understanding of how student data is used to promote school improvement

• Thorough understanding of curriculum development processes

• Successful teaching experience

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills

• Thorough understanding and experience with both curriculum and instructional technology

• Experience leading faculty professional development

• Previous school administrator experience preferred

• International experience preferred

• Previous experience at a small school (~200-300 students) an asset

• U.S. Citizenship Preferred

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INTERESTED? APPLICATION PROCEDURE

SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL

International Schools Services (ISS) will serve as a consultant and assist Busan Foreign School with this search. Candidates who wish to apply for the position must establish a professional file with ISS to facilitate the application process and insure that credentials are provided to the Board in a uniform and consistent manner.

Applicants for this specific position do not need to pay a fee to originate or reactivate their professional file. Merely proceed to the website http://educatorcareers.iss.edu/ to join ISS and enter the coupon code BFS2015 when prompted for payment at the end of the application. Candidates may find complete application details online: educatorcareers.iss.edu/administrative-careers.

Candidates who currently have an active professional file with ISS need only to send a cover letter that includes a specific expression of interest in the position. The letter of interest should also include the strengths the candidate feels qualify him/her for consideration for the position.

Application materials should be sent electronically to:Dr. Paul DeMinico Vice President for Administrative SearchesInternational Schools ServicesPrinceton, NJ, USAEmail: pdeminico@iss.edu

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2015 or until position filled