Conrad Wildsmith Email & Phone Number

Des Plaines, Il, Us

Middletown, Maryland, United States

Greater Boston Area

Austin, Texas

The Director of Primary is the pedagogical leader for Austin International School’s seamless trilingual academic program. In addition to focusing on the day-to-day functioning of the school, the DOP is responsible for the oversight of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

The Head of School is a dynamic instructional leader who spearheads the development of the school’s curriculum and culture and has an unswayable belief that ALL students can achieve at high levels. The Head of School leads teachers and staff in the development and on-going improvement of an internationally-recognized, immersion program, guides teachers in the implementation of school-wide best practices, discipline-specific curricula and assessments, and school culture; and trains, supervises, and evaluates all staff and teachers and has the final say in all hiring decisions. The Head of School is the public face of the school in the community, working to build a connection between school, families and other stakeholders that is strong, mutually respectful, and marked by continual communication about student performance and behavior. The Head of School leads the staff in reaching out to families and the community to recruit students and staff and build a network of collaboration that supports student success. Position will be subject to a bi-annual review by the SLLIS President.Responsibilities:Personnel and ProgramsInspire a culture of mission-driven excellence Implement and enhance a total immersion education program that promotes an international perspective for responsible citizenry at both a local and international levelManage and supervise all full and part-time staffIn consultation with the Board and its established policies, exercise the power to hire and/or fire any employeeEnsure that all teachers are highly qualified, certified and have Individual Professional Development plans on file that are aligned with the school’s accountability planCoordinate and oversee staff development and training that is aligned with Missouri State Standards, IB Primary Years Programme framework, National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and the school’s accountability planConduct regular staff meetingsDesign and implement Professional Development Series

Chesterfield, Mo

Paris, France

University City, Missouri

Ba, Elementary Education And Teaching, Magna Cum Laude

Graduate Certificate School Management & Leadership

Eds, Educational Leadership And Policy Analyisis, Summa Cum Laude

Master Of Education (Med), Special Education - Gifted Education, Summa Cum Laude