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Position Title: Dean of Boys Call ID: NAD.PMA.2020.07 Request Num: SR20839 Date Call was Listed: Dec 10, 2019 Status: Inactive Last Updated: Dec 10, 2019 Number of Positions: Requested Pending Filled Available   1 0 0 0

Position Description
Country: Palau Calling Organization: Palau Mission Academy Position Type(s): Dean Length of Service: 22-24 months Who makes Final Decision:   Top Receiving Org	Beginning Date: Jul 1, 2020  Ending Date: Jun 6, 2022 Urgent? No Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2020 Cancel call if not filled by: Jan 1, 2021
Duties:     The Boy's Dean will be in charge of all of the residents of the dormitory. He is expected to meet their needs as best as possible. Both spiritual as well as their physical well being. The Dean will be their primary guardian as he is in charge of overseeing their academic standing as well as their behavior and conduct. The Dean is also in charge of the maintenance of the rooms and the building. Social and spiritual activities will be planned for the residents to maintain a high morale level and to create an enjoyable environment in the dorm. Additional details: a. To teach as needed in various classes and to undertake such extra-­curricular activities and supervisory duties as administration may assign. b. By precept and example the employee will seek to uphold Christ as Friend and Lord and will endeavor to lead students to a similar understanding. c. Maintain careful records of attendance and scholastic performance in the register and grade book for that purpose; make course outlines and lesson plans as prescribed by the administration. d. Maintain proper control of the students’ behavior in the classroom, school grounds and premises in accordance with the rules and regulations stipulated in the Handbook. e. Maintain neatness and cleanliness in the classroom and school grounds; create visual aids, posters and displays in bulletin boards, thus supporting a positive learning environment; be responsible for janitorial work in and around classroom and undertake supervisory duties at lunch hour, and in other times in rotation with other teachers. f. Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled and other meetings and events even after school; join in‐service sessions and workshops in order to maintain or increase his/her level of teaching skills. g. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities considered as part of normal load; will work in harmony with school programs and activities outlined in the Staff Handbook/Bulletin, and other directives set forth by the Board and administration. h. Regularly attend weekend services and will assist in church programs according to talents and abilities. (Sabbath School classes for all ages that need leaders and assistants, Pathfinder club, youth meetings during the week, door-to-door, prison ministry,…the ministries that can be joined in are extensive and many more could be led by you!)
On-site Orientation Provided? Yes Stipend during Orientation?  Yes	Orientation Date:
Voice tape/phone interview required? Yes Institution requires signed agreement?  Yes
Acceptable Dress: During School: Men teach in long pants (Khakis or dress slacks, no jeans or cargo pants). Three polo shirts with the school’s logo will be made available to you free of costs. You may bring additional plain polo shirts that can be printed with the school’s logo, for no costs. Closed toed shoes are required. No sneakers or tennis shoes will be allowed. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Church Attire: Men are expected to wear collared shirts for all church services along with Khakis or dress slacks. No jeans, cargo pants, or shorts are allowed. Closed toed shoes are required. No sneakers or tennis shoes will be allowed. Flip-flops, sandals, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Women must wear skirts or dresses that are knee length or longer and must be loose fitting. No spaghetti straps are allowed. Blouses or tops must be modest and cover the cleavage area. Closed toes shoes or dress sandals with backs are required. Sneakers/tennis shoes, flip-flops, sandals with out backs, slides, Crocs or Choco’s are not allowed. Public attire: Men can wear appropriate length shorts and t-shirts. Tank tops in the community are not recommended. Only during water activities or sports recreational activities. All footwear is acceptable during non-teaching or non-church times. Women can wear modest shorts in the community during non-teaching or non-church times. Shorts must be Bermuda length and loose fitting. Pants and jeans are also permitted during non-teaching or non-church times as long as they are loose fitting. T-shirts must be worn during all water activities along with modest board shorts. Also, all footwear is acceptable during non-teaching or non-church times. Conservative hairstyles are preferred. Men’s beards must be trimmed and neat if not clean-shaven. Jewelry or bracelets are not allowed. Unacceptable Dress:

Lodging   (Requests for a specific gender or age must be related to accommodation issues, maturity, safety or culture.)
Lodging:   Volunteer will share an air-conditioned apartment with other volunteers. Basic furniture, bed, drawer space, table, chairs, small bookcase, and closet are provided. Kitchen is supplied with a stove or counter-top burner, a refrigerator, a microwave oven, rice cooker, and toaster. Table ware, flatware, basic cooking utensils, kettles and frying pans are provided. A bucket, mop, broom, dustpan, and toilet brush are provided. Volunteer provides his/her own pillow, sheets, blankets, towels, dish, clothes/towels, and cleaning supplies. Volunteer is responsible for replacing burnt bulbs in their apartments. Electricity is 110 V.
Gender: Male Age Preference: 20+ years	Marital Status: Single Child Accommodation Available: No
Housing Restrictions:

Qualifications   (Legally, "experience required" must be related to specific duties of position.)

Experience Required:   Languages:  English(Fluent) Required

Minimum Education Preferred:  2 Years College/Univ

Finances

Currency: Dollars, United States of America Finance Type: Regular (Shared Funding) Expense Responsibility Terms/Comments Visa   Volunteer/Sponsor   For additional details, see travel and visa section.   Travel to/from Location (Volunteer)   Calling Organization   Round-trip airfare provided for at least 22 months of service.   Excess Baggage   Volunteer/Sponsor     Food / Meals   Volunteer/Sponsor     Local Travel   Calling Organization     Utilities   Shared   Volunteer pays 25% of utilities.   Monthly Living Allowance   Calling Organization   USD $911 /month   Medical / Inoculations   Volunteer/Sponsor     Travel to/from Location (Spouse)   N/A     Travel (Children)   N/A     Insurance   Calling Organization   For positions 2 months or more: Accident, Sickness & Personal Effects & Baggage (PEB) Insurance Protection for Volunteers. For positions less than 2 months: Short-Term Travel Insurance.   Accommodations   Shared   Provided for 10% of stipend   Other   Volunteer/Sponsor   Divers insurance is required before you scuba dive and can be obtained through www.travelerEMS.com

Travel and Visa
Destination City: Koror, Palau	Airport: Airai International Airport (ROR)
Travel from Airport to Destination: Will be picked up by school personnel
Required Inoculations None Other Medical Recommendations Hepatitis B; Also go to www.cdc.gov and click Travelers' Health, then choose your destination recommendations.
Visa Required? Yes           Visa Type: Only for non-US citizen     Who Applies: Applicant Work Permit Required? Yes  Who Applies: school
Police Clearance Required: Yes HIV Clearance Required: No Child Protection Clearance Required:   Yes
Send papers to: Palau Mission Academy All applicants need to bring original police clearance with them to Palau. A missionary permit will be done once the volunteer reaches Palau. All volunteers need to send copies of passport and itinerary. Deadline: May 31, 2020
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 any Entry Permit requirements. If needed, GMM can furnish a letter to take to your embassy.

Requesting Organization

Organization Name: Palau Mission Academy Calling Division: North American Division Calling Union: Guam-Micronesia Mission Calling Conference: Country: Palau Region:

Supervisor
Supervisor: Sanchez, Abner	Title: Principal

Additional Information

Palau SDA Elementary School is a K-8 school serving over 200 students and situated on a fenced compound in the capital city of Koror within the country of the Republic of Belau (Palau). The Palau Central SDA church is located adjacent to the school. School staff are bussed daily from/to their housing on the campus of Palau Mission Academy located on the nearby island of Babeldaob. Important Orientation Information: Plan to arrive at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, on Friday, July 31, 2020, for Orientation meetings which begin at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Departure to your island school will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, on flight UA201 to Guam, arriving on Thursday, August 6. From Guam, proceed to Palau on UA157 that same evening, August 8. ***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.

GMM Requirements

For positions in Guam Micronesia Mission, please download, sign and fax the Volunteer Agreement.

Approved By:   Julie Norton, GMM AVS Coordinator for Guam Micronesia Mission of Seventh-day Adventists on Dec 2, 2019. Entered by: Norton, Julie