Assistant Principal

Hiring category: International & Saudi / GCC National Assistant Principal American School Dhahran (ASD) Aug, 17, 2026 Position Description Location Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia School / Site American School Dharan Division / Department Middle School Position Type Administrator Subject / Stages - Works days / Hours 210 Days @ 8 Hours per day Position status Full Time Salary code Administrator Eligible Applicants International, Saudi Position start date August 1, 2027 Application deadline September 30, 2026 Reports To Susan Jarnot-Benthem, Principal Requisition Number 03-2728-001 Summary The International Schools Group (ISG) is a not-for-profit, future-focused school district in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our five schools, located on four sites, are co-educational day schools delivering Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12 in the American program and Foundation Stage 1 through Year 13 in the British programme to expatriate students as well as some students from the host country. Students enroll in either an American or British curriculum education, which encompasses the following school-specific higher-level programs: Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), (I GCSE, and A levels. History Founded in 1962, ISG was originally established to serve the needs of expatriate families working for the U.S. Consulate. From its initial enrollment of six students to its present status as a district of five schools with approximately 3,400 students, ISG has earned a reputation for providing the highest quality American and British curriculum education. Today, over 70 nationalities make up the ISG community. Governance The district is governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by school councils and a partnership with the U.S. Consulate, and is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education. Accreditation and Membership All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS). British School Dhahran and Sara Village School are accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO). American School Dhahran and ISG Jubail are authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). All ISG schools are members of the Council of International Schools (CIS). British School Dhahran and Sara Village School are members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), Council of British International Schools (CoBIS). and the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO). Our Mission, Core Values, Vision, and Strategic Goals Mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action. Core Values: Respect, acceptance, integrity, responsibility … with a commitment to act. Our Vision: ISG’s world-class education empowers our diverse youth to excel academically, lead and learn, exercise compassion and kindness, and nourish their intellectual curiosity as they strive for a future of success, innovation, and personal fulfillment. ISG is committed to the three strategic priorities of High Quality Learning, Wellbeing and Belonging, and Professional Excellence. Each of these three priorities has identified goals and objectives and is supported with specific action steps. ISG Learns Our schools are guided by our district mission, vision, core values , learning principles, and assessment beliefs. Our shared focus is further complemented by the diversity of our community and core divisional curricula as we work in partnership with the community to educate tomorrow's future leaders. ISG maintains an emphasis on progressive teaching and learning. Curriculum and learning programs at ISG are evaluated and reviewed consistently, through current research and trends in education. This ensures that our programs support high-quality learning and are being implemented in the most effective way in the classroom in order to enhance program outcomes and learning targets in our unique learning environment. The 2023-2024 ISG Learning Report showcases academic success, college acceptances, professional development, our graduate profile, and more. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VACANCY FOR 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEAR Principal Susan Jarnot-Benthem seeks an energetic and dedicated Middle School Assistant Principal to join the American School Dhahran leadership team beginning August 1, 2027. The MS Assistant Principal will support the Principal in ensuring the academic success, operational efficiency, and well-being of the school community. This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative educational practices while fostering a nurturing environment for both students and faculty and staff.. The Assistant Principal will join a district leadership team that includes the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Directors, Principals, and campus leadership team comprised of Assistant Principals, grade level, and department facilitators. ASD at a glance ASD follows the American

Support the Principal in ensuring academic success, operational efficiency, and the well-being of the school community. Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative educational practices while fostering a nurturing environment for students and faculty. Join the district leadership team and collaborate with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Directors, Principals, and campus leadership to drive middle school outcomes.