| Position Description |
| Country: |
Micronesia, FS of (Yap) |
| Calling Organization: |
Yap SDA School |
| Position Type(s): |
Principal
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| Length of Service: |
22-24 months |
| Who makes Final Decision: |
Top Receiving Org |
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| Beginning Date: |
Jul 1, 2020
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| Ending Date: |
Jun 30, 2022 |
| Urgent? |
No |
| Application Deadline: |
Jun 1, 2020 |
| Cancel call if not filled by: |
Jan 1, 2021 |
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| Duties: |
Duties include but are not limited to: daily management of this K-12 Adventist school; hiring, supervision, and evaluation of school staff (including 24-hour supervision and care of volunteer staff); responsibility for all academic affairs, management of school/student issues on campus, oversight of all grounds and maintenance needs, regular communication with the GMM Education department including the submission of requested documents and information, participation at all duly-called principals' meetings, etc. all in cooperation with the local school board. This person will also be involved with religious activities on campus and in their local church.
The principal will:
a. By precept and example seek to uphold Christ as Friend and Lord and endeavor to lead students and staff to a similar understanding.
b. Maintain (or oversee the maintenance of) and submit as requested careful records of enrollment, scholastic performance, financial statements and budgets, calendars, board meeting minutes, and others as needed.
c. Prepare and chair regularly-scheduled staff meetings.
d. Create (or oversee the creation of) and make annual revisions to the student and staff handbooks/bulletins.
e. Regularly attend church services and events and assist your staff as needed in their ministries in church programs (Sabbath School classes, Pathfinder club, youth meetings, door-to-door and prison ministries, etc.) according to talents and abilities. |
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| On-site Orientation Provided? |
Yes |
| Stipend during Orientation? |
Yes |
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| Orientation Date: |
Jul 27, 2020 |
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| Voice tape/phone interview required? |
No |
| Institution requires signed agreement? |
Yes |
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| Acceptable Dress: |
Men teach in long pants (no jeans) but may wear shorts off campus or after school. Women must always wear loose fitting skirts and dresses past the knee when going off campus or "in public" on campus. Women may wear modest shorts, slacks or pants only on campus in the evening or when exercising. |
| Unacceptable Dress: |
Women - Tight and/or short shorts are never acceptable, nor sleeveless or sheer blouses or dresses, including tank tops. A conservative hairstyle is preferred for men and women. Please refrain from bringing or wearing jewelry. |
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| Travel and Visa |
| Destination City: |
Colonia, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) |
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| Airport: |
Yap International Airport (YAP) |
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| Travel from Airport to Destination: |
Will be picked up by school personnel |
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| Required Inoculations |
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| Other Medical Recommendations |
Go to www.cdc.gov and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations. |
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| Visa Required? |
Yes |
Visa Type: |
Only for non-U.S. Citizens |
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Who Applies: |
Applicant |
| Work Permit Required? |
Yes |
Who Applies: |
For non-US Citizens; Calling Org. assists. |
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| Police Clearance Required: |
Yes |
| HIV Clearance Required: |
No |
| Child Protection Clearance Required: |
Yes |
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| Send papers to: |
Yap SDA School
Non-USA citizens need to send entry permit application (supplied by school), original police clearance document, and health certificate.
All volunteers need to send copies of diploma, passport and transcript. |
| Deadline: |
Jun 30, 2020 |
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| Visa/Travel Details: |
All non-USA citizens MUST be responsible for any Transit Visa (US/Guam, Philippines or any other country) for their airline ticket stops or layovers en route to their final destination. Direct any questions to the principal regarding Entry Permit requirements. If needed, GMM can furnish a letter to take to your embassy.
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| Additional Information |
| Yap is the westernmost of the 4 island states comprising the Federated States of Micronesia. Although Yap State includes many islands stretched across hundreds of miles, our school is located on the same island as the capital city of Colonia. Our large, peaceful campus overlooks a beautiful valley and inlet. Campus buildings are separated by school level and purpose.
Important Orientation Information: Plan to arrive at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, for Principals' Meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30. Orientation meetings begin at 6:15 p.m. Friday evening. Departure to your island school will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2019, on flight UA201 to Guam, arriving on Thursday, August 6. Plan to stay in Guam until Saturday evening, August 8, 2019, when you will proceed to Yap on UA185.
***For volunteers from divisions other than NAD, please work with your Division Volunteer Coordinator regarding important ticketing information with MTS Travel. Division Volunteer Coordinator contact your respective GC coordinator for further information. Pay special attention to the visa information. |