School Principal - St. Mary Mills School - Laurel Maryland

Overview

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

The elementary school Principal oversees the daily operations of the school’s policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school.

• 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. (Policies for Catholic Schools – Third Revision – 2018)
• Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required).
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Promote a faith‑based school community that is rooted in Catholic traditions and practices.

• Manage the general operations of the school.
• Implement instructional, assessment, supervisory and disciplinary standards, and monitor progress towards school goals.
• Direct or coordinate school and government programs such as standardized assessments, accreditation and assurances, high school admissions, Title 2, Title 3, and the Maryland Textbook/Aging School Grants.
• Create and maintain the school budget to ensure viability.
• Plan and coordinate orientations for new parents and students.
• Planning of faculty/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.
• Routinely observe and provide written and/or verbal feedback to faculty and staff in accordance with the guidelines set by the Catholic Schools Office using classroom observation, student contact, parent input and general observation.
• Oversee the teacher evaluation process.
• Establish and maintain the orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff.

• Supervision of the Center’s leadership (director and staff)
• Adherence to Catholic Identity and curriculum
• Budget planning and oversight
• Communication, licensing and enrollment strategies

• Set high standards for student behavior that are 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.
• Effectively manage student/teacher conflict.
• Effectively manage parent/teacher conflict.
• Conduct student and/or parent conferences related to discipline matters and keep accurate and complete notes.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty/staff and parents.
• Manage the planning of a professional development program that is relevant to the needs of the faculty and improves student learning.

• Manage the planning of a professional development program that is relevant to the needs of the faculty and improves student learning.
• Establish and maintain the orientation and mentoring of 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…