Director of Student Support Services
Taipei American School (Taiwan)

School Details

History
Taipei American School was founded in 1949 and is one of Asia’s top independent schools, offering an American-based Education to students in pre-kindergarten (KA) through Grade 12. The school offers both AP and IB courses, allowing learners to personalize their courses to their learning goals. As of November 2023, enrollment is 2,365 students. The school will be conducting its Diamond Jubilee year-long celebration during the 2024-25 school year. TAS benefits from the synergy created by an outstanding faculty and staff, students who are ready to learn, supportive and committed parents, and a Board of Directors that keep student learning at the center of its discussions.

Mission
Taipei American School’s mission is to cultivate an enduring commitment to learning, personal well- being, and service. They provide a broad American-based education with a global perspective that develops students of character who are committed to making the world a better place.

Values and Schoolwide Learning Outcomes
Our entire community of learners – including faculty, staff, administrators, families, and students – cherish and strive to live according to the following values: Honesty, Kindness, Respect, Courage, and Responsibility.

Taipei American School’s schoolwide learning outcomes outline the foundational skills and values each student should acquire and embody throughout their educational journey. These outcomes include being a critical and creative thinker, a self-directed learner, a collaborative communicator, a well-balanced individual, and a globally-minded contributor.

Position Qualifications

TAS is currently seeking a Director of Student Support Services to start from July 1, 2025.

Taipei American School (TAS) seeks an experienced, strategic leader to step into the role of Director of Student Support Services. If you are a dynamic leader and strong communicator with proven experience in crafting and implementing multi-tiered systems of support, instructional coaching models, special education programs, and counseling, we encourage you to apply now.

Position Overview

At Taipei American School the Director of Student Support Services (DoS) KA-12 is a highly qualified leader responsible for overseeing and enhancing support services for students. The DoS possesses expertise in implementing multi-tiered systems of support, instructional coaching models, special education programs, and counseling. The DoS will provide strategic oversight, align student support services across divisions, manage admissions referral systems for students requiring additional support, and strengthen initiatives focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

In addition, the DoS will be responsible for leading professional development efforts focused on research-based practices surrounding student support, managing resources efficiently, making data-driven decisions, and ensuring the implementation of robust child safeguarding protocols. This DoS position emphasizes streamlining processes and advocating for student support while contributing to the achievement of TAS’ mission, schoolwide learning outcomes, and values.

Salary and Benefits

(Please review the Job Opportunity Statement HERE.)

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To Apply

Qualified candidates are asked to send all application materials in a single PDF file directly to Human Resources Office at recruitment@tas.edu.tw at your earliest convenience, but no later than September 30, 2024.

Applications should include the following:

- A cover letter expressing interest in this particular position
- A current, comprehensive résumé (no longer than four pages)
- A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)
- A statement of educational and leadership philosophy

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the Taipei American School (TAS) reserves the right to close the selection process at any time.