School Principal - St. Bartholomew School - Bethesda Maryland

Description

The Archdiocese of Washington is seeking a Principal to serve as an effective and instructional leader for St. Bartholomew Catholic School in Bethesda, Maryland. The fundamental purpose of our school is to assist the Church in its ministry of Christian education and to develop the education of the whole child through word, worship, and service.

• Model Catholic values in all interactions with faculty, staff, students, school families, and the greater community.
• Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices.
• Reflect the Catholic Church’s teaching on social justice and witness service to others.
• Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, and prayer services as required.
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies as required.
• Promote a faith‑based school community rooted in Catholic traditions and practices.

• Manage the general operations of the school.
• Implement instructional, assessment, supervisory, and disciplinary standards and monitor progress toward school goals.
• Direct or coordinate school and government programs such as standardized assessments, accreditation, high‑school admissions, Title 2, Title 3, and Maryland Textbook/School Grants.
• Create and maintain the school budget to ensure viability.
• Plan and coordinate orientations for new parents and students.
• Plan faculty and staff meetings and professional development.
• Facilitate the planning of the school calendar and class schedules.
• Effectively delegate responsibilities and foster shared leadership.
• Create a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff.

• Foster an atmosphere of rigorous academic standards and achievement for all students and faculty.
• Observe classrooms and provide written or verbal feedback to faculty and staff in accordance with guidelines set by the Catholic Schools Office using observations, student contact, and parent input.
• Oversee the teacher evaluation process.
• Establish and maintain orientation and mentoring for new faculty and staff.

• Set high standards for student behavior based on Catholic values.
• Set clear and fair guidelines for student conduct and apply them consistently and judiciously.
• Keep complete and accurate student disciplinary records.
• Effectively manage student conflict and resolve issues among students, teachers, and parents.
• Conduct student and parent conferences related to discipline matters and keep accurate notes.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents.

• Plan a professional development program relevant to faculty needs and that improves student learning.
• Establish and maintain orientation and mentoring for new faculty and staff.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs offered by the Catholic Schools Office.
• Meet and maintain state and Archdiocese of Washington certification requirements.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders on school‑related issues.
• Address faculty and staff concerns.
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Use strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of people and opinions.
• Note that the above does not encompass all duties; the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the Canonical Administrator and Superintendent.

• Principals must be practicing Catholics who uphold the teaching of the faith and are committed to Catholic education that is academically excellent and rooted in Gospel values.
• Be a Certified Catechist (or demonstrate progress toward catechist certification within three years of hire).
• Collaborative and a team player.

• At least five years of relevant instructional experience, preferably in Catholic schools.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in educational administration, curriculum development, or an approved related field (or demonstrate progress toward a Master’s…