Hong Kong Academy

Director

The following principles of good practice are set forth to provide a common perspective on the responsibilities of the Director of Hong Kong Academy. The Director's responsibilities are specifically stated in his/her contract with Hong Kong Academy and further amplified in annual goal setting as put forward by the Board.

The Director is the professional, institutional, and educational leader of the school and he/she is authorized to oversee all administration. In addition, the following are put forward to further clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Director vis-à-vis those of the Board of Trustees. As such, it is hereby understood and agreed that it is the role and responsibility of the Director of Hong Kong Academy to:

Ensure that the Board's policies are implemented via administrative procedures;

Be in charge of day-to-day operations of the school;

Be responsible for keeping the Chair updated on school operations and critical issues through regular formal reports, frequent conversations, and in a number of informal ways;

Share with the Chair the responsibility for maintaining an effective working relationship between and among themselves and the Board;

Plan and implement strategies for the ongoing growth and development of the school;

Provide strong leadership skills for the development and implementation of school-wide policies, processes, and procedures in education, financial management, and community relations;

Work effectively with all groups in the school community to build community spirit and involvement;

Lead and manage the development of school facilities and resources;

Recruit, retain and inspire talented teachers and administrators;

Oversee and support the development of a standards-based curriculum in line with the Founding Principles of the school

Supervise the implementation and development of an effective technology program in line with the school's vision and beliefs regarding technology;

Develop support for the school and its programs, through the promotion of the school's mission and beliefs;

Develop a strategic plan in conjunction with the Board and oversee the implementation of the plan;

Oversee the CIS/WASC accreditation and IB authorization process;

Provide leadership in assessment and development of the instructional program;

Manage the daily operation of the educational program and facility;

Develop academic metrics to evaluate the school's performance against standards and develop corrective action plans to address areas where performance does not meet standards;

Ensure that leading edge educational thought and practices are sought out and implemented;

Develop staffing plans that support and build the school's programs;

Directly supervise and evaluate other school leadership personnel and specialist teaching personnel. Provide, maintain and oversee appropriate evaluations for faculty, administration and staff;

Develop community service and community outreach programs;

Pro-actively support advanced professional study/development for all staff including direct links with tertiary institutions;

Oversee the scheduling of personnel;

Maintain open and consistent communication with the school community, and other constituencies with an interest in HKA;

Act as the key spokesperson for the educational programs of HKA, locally, nationally and internationally;

Establish and maintain a program of public information to facilitate a positive, productive and cooperative working relationship between all members of the HKA community and the larger community;

Oversee the physical plant of the school and be responsible for issues related to teacher housing, teacher registration and visas;

Work with the Board of Trustees to regularly assess the plan to meet the school's future needs;

Develop and maintain an ongoing facility usage/development plan that supports and enhances the school's programs;

Oversee development of annual budget for approval by the Board of Trustees;

Ensure that sound fiscal practices together with efficient and effective allocation of resources are applied in every aspect of school expenditure;

Ensure that school policies are effectively monitored and enforced;

Identify areas where new policies are required or existing policies need revision, and develop policy for Board of Trustees approval;

Advise the Board of Trustees on all matters that are relevant to the smooth operation of the school;

Work with the Board of Trustees to develop a long-term capital improvement plan;

Work with the Board of Trustees to develop guidelines and procedures for a scholarship program;

Operate as the Executive Officer of the school, appointed by the Board;

Oversee admission of students in line with the Founding Principles of the school;

Oversee discipline of students with a sensitivity to the Founding Principles of the school;

Assume other duties assigned by the Board of Trustees.