IDEAL EXPERIENCE

 Leadership in an academic organization characterized by excellence, complexity, and scale

 Success implementing strategic plans

 10+ years of executive leadership experience

 Experience recognizing, recruiting, developing and retaining talent

 Familiarity with living abroad with particular knowledge of and/or interest in Asia

 Advanced degree

KEY DESIRED OUTCOMES

 The overall academic program at SAS maintains its ambitious pursuit of excellence and continuous

improvement;

 Within a highly competitive landscape, lead the school to continue to hold its place and be a model within

the highest echelons of academic achievement;

 Implementation of the current strategic plan;

 Articulation of a process by which to measure the success of innovation and key initiatives;

 Continued ability to grow SAS’s resources in order to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty,

staff, and students; and,

 Ensure a bridge is created connecting SAS internally and to the community.

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Academic Leadership

In a school dedicated to achieving excellence in all aspects of its program, the Superintendent will work to shape

the future of a distinctive institution that is recognized as a global leader in K-12 education. The Superintendent

will be educationally ambitious and will:

 Encourage the faculty to think expansively and creatively about curriculum, pedagogy, and technology with

an eye to continuously improve SAS’s current approach based on well calculated risks and benefits;

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 Promote self-examination and thoughtful change as an integral part of the life-cycle of a school, while

honoring the traditions and values that have guided SAS throughout its history; and,

 Proactively support the faculty and staff at the School and encourage ongoing professional development to

continue to improve the knowledge and skills of this group.

Community Builder

In an institution that serves a prominent role in the lives of its constituents, many of whom are far removed

from home, friends and family, the successful candidate will create a cohesive and inclusive environment in

which individuals feel a strong sense of connection. To this end, the Superintendent will:

 Exhibit exceptional communication skills;

 Promote collaboration across the institution and facilitate discussions with constituents, ensuring that all

relevant voices and ideas are heard;

 Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders on institutional goals to shape a collective

consensus, engage in a dialogue to reach final conclusions together, and compromise as necessary for

results; and,

 Develop an explicit understanding of both internal and external relationships and create a culture of

connectivity, shared purpose and commitment to Singapore American School.

Strategic Thinker

In a changing and increasingly competitive academic landscape, the Superintendent will have a clear vision for

the future of the School coupled with an enduring appreciation for SAS’s history of impact and excellence.

He/she will serve the community by pursuing meaningful dialogue to define a vision of innovation and ambition

that inspires and drives the institution forward. The Superintendent will:

 Come to understand the evolving future of the educational market in Singapore, and through collaborative

planning, revise the School’s strategy and propose new directions for the School;

 Work with the Board, senior leadership team, and other important stakeholders to refine and implement an

organizational strategy with the future of the institution in mind; and,

 Articulate the means by which success will be measured and assess the School’s progress against set goals

over time.

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 Global mindset and interest in Asia

 Highly organized, energetic and optimistic

 Compelling communicator

 A servant-leader