Upper School Principal

Georgetown International Academy • Georgetown, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Upper School Principal is a senior instructional and operational leader responsible for the academic excellence, culture, and day-to-day management of GIA’s Upper School. The Principal ensures high-impact teaching and learning aligned to a US curriculum framework while leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the Advanced Placement (AP) in Grades 9 - 12 and IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11–12, within GIA’s multicultural context. The role stewards faculty growth, student wellbeing, budgeting and resources, compliance, and strong school–home–community partnerships.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership/Administration, or Curriculum & Instruction (required/preferred as appropriate).
• Valid teaching qualification; principal/administrator certification preferred.
• Proven success in senior leadership at the secondary level, ideally in an international school offering a US curriculum and IB programmes.
• Demonstrated impact improving teaching and learning, leading teams, and managing complex school operations.
• Deep knowledge of US curriculum frameworks, secondary pedagogy, and IB DP programme requirements (policies, assessment, and authorization/continuum standards).
• Data-literate leader with strong planning, budgeting, scheduling, and project management.
• Excellent communication; culturally responsive, collaborative, and student-centered.
• Commitment to safeguarding and to inclusive, equitable practices that support diverse learners.
• Vision-driven, high-integrity, and values-based decision-making; builds capacity through coaching and professional learning; drives measurable improvement.
• GIA is committed to child protection and safer recruitment; all employees are expected to uphold the school’s safeguarding policies and participate in required background checks and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and review of a coherent 9–12 curriculum that aligns US graduation requirements with IB frameworks and college-readiness outcomes.
• Lead, in partnership with the IB Coordinators, the effective delivery of IB DP (G11–12): programme standards, instructional alignment, internal assessments, moderation practices, timelines, and examination readiness.
• Lead, in partnership with the school's AP coordinator, the effective delivery of the AP program (G9–12), including the annual evaluation of which AP courses will be offered.
• Build a safe, inclusive, and achievement-oriented culture; ensure systems for pastoral care, advisory, attendance, behavior, and restorative practices.
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate faculty; provide coaching, walkthroughs, goal-setting, and appraisal that drive measurable gains in student learning.
• Establish a balanced assessment system (diagnostic, formative, summative; internal/external) and an assessment calendar that reduces overload.
• Manage Upper School operations: timetable/master schedule, staffing allocations, duty rosters, substitute coverage, calendar, facilities usage, and emergency readiness.
• Build trust and strong communication with students, families, faculty, alumni, and the wider community; lead parent forums and information sessions.
• Lead and document continuous improvement aligned to NEASC/IB and other applicable standards; coordinate self-studies, visitation logistics, action plans, and evidence management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior