Elementary Principal

Elementary Principal

Teach Iowa St Francis Catholic School - Marshalltown, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5571700

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The school principal supervises teachers and education staff and keeps track of student performance. They ensure that school facilities remain safe for students and faculty and plan regular maintenance of school grounds and equipment. Principals also research and acquire new materials and resources to improve the experience of both students and teachers.

• State of Iowa Administrative License with Evaluator Approval
• Practicing Catholic in good standing who lives the Gospel values
• Demonstrates aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Required Practicing Catholic
• Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

• Gives priority to the Catholic dimension of the school
• Supports and fosters Catholic Christian uniqueness of the school
• Ensures faith‑building, prayer, and spiritual education opportunities for staff, students, and stakeholders
• Uses Gospel values as the basis for decision‑making
• Fosters and maintains Parish(es)/School Relationship
• Ensures Catholicity Minimum Expectations are met

• Leads the school by consistently building high‑performance teams, delegating responsibility, creating opportunities for professional development to foster individual growth in instructional practices, and implementing the school vision
• Develop and create effective integrated services throughout the full school day, such as supervision strategies, and extended day, such as health, educational, recreational, and social activities for students and parents
• Manage school resources and facilities effectively, use knowledge of policies and procedures to make sound decisions, and ensure the efficient operation of the school; proactively maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and inspiring physical space for learning
• Create and maintain a school environment that focuses on an atmosphere of caring and respect, emphasizes high academic expectations, and maintains discipline and order for all students
• Demonstrate visionary and innovative leadership by setting high expectations for students and staff, including the ability to motivate, build teams, and encourage and increase parent involvement
• Leads operational vitality efforts in the areas of financial management, enrollment, marketing, and development

• Coordinate with staff program offerings and assessments
• With staff, plan and select materials keeping with gospel values, current educational standards, and local and Archdiocesan guidelines
• Impact student outcomes by analyzing data to inform instruction that will enhance the school’s student achievement
• Collaboratively work with staff for the formation of the faith community, educational excellence, improvement of instruction and ongoing evaluation
• Ensures the MTSS Minimum Expectations are met

• Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site
• Value the expertise of teachers, staff, and parents and use these resources to enhance the success of the school
• Be committed to ongoing personal and professional growth
• Participate in periodic evaluation conducted by the local school board
• Engage in periodic review of professional growth

• Work effectively with a broad range of students, faculty, parents, alumni, and community members, establishing strong ties and developing a sense of shared ownership among the school partners and stakeholders
• Motivate and support students, teachers, staff, and parents with compassion and fairness
• Work collaboratively and constructively with staff, students, families, and community stakeholders
• Collaborate with families and community…