Diocesan Principal

Description

Reports to:

Pastor

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Salary Range: $65,000 to $85,000 Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Hours:

Minimum 40 per week/Full Time Salaried, Exempt

Benefits:
Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Time Off:
Benefits Description

The essential ministerial role of the Catholic school principal is to provide leadership and vision for the development of an active faith and academic community that nurtures and supports the complete growth of the children entrusted to their care. This role is best accomplished in collaboration with the staff and by the organization and administration of school resources to achieve this school's established goals.

This role involves responsibility for the following areas:

• faith community
• student services
• policy
• public relations
• personal/professional development
• personnel
• curriculum and instruction
• finance
• general administrative responsibilities
• enrollment and advancement
• physical plant
• community outreach and engagement

Provides for the day-to-day operations of the school.

Fosters a climate of faith community.

• assumes leadership in faith formation of staff and students
• ensures that basic teachings of our faith are taught
• provides prayer/liturgical experiences for staff and students
• encourages and develops a spirit of Christian service
• articulates and facilitates conflict resolution
• collaborates with DRE/CRE in implementing the parish vision and mission statement
• participates in experiences of faith development with members of the pastoral staff so that a shared ministry may grow.

Articulates and implements the Catholic philosophy of the school.

• incorporates the parish vision and mission statement into the school philosophy
• initiates periodic philosophy review
• ensures that programs and activities of the school reflect the school philosophy
• communicates the philosophy and goals of the school

Ensures the implementation of diocesan policies and procedures.

• provides leadership and service to the education commission
• informs the commission and staff about diocesan and local policies
• prepares necessary background information and recommends local policies needed to the commission

Provides for the supervision and growth of personnel.

• follows diocesan policies and procedures in the employment and termination of personnel
• follows diocesan and parish policies, regulations, and guidelines in training and certification of catechists
• formulates and communicates the philosophy and objectives of the school
• implements ongoing, systematic, and cooperative evaluations of staff personnel according to diocesan and local procedures

Provides effective instructional leadership of programs which reflect the unique Catholic character of the school.

• initiates and develops strategies for curriculum planning
• articulates and implements instructional goals and objectives
• provides materials and resources to meet the various needs and talents of students
• establishes and maintains an orderly school environment that promotes learning through student self-discipline consistent with Gospel values and Christian principles
• directs, supervises, and assesses the instructional program
• provides for staff development

Establishes student policies and procedures.

• arranges systematic procedures for the continued assessment and reporting of student progress
• manages enrollment and attendance policies and procedures
• publishes academic and behavior expectations of students
• provides for student health, welfare, and safety on school property
• develops and coordinates the co-curricular programs sponsored by the school

Establishes, promotes, and nurtures an atmosphere of goodwill and rapport with the school's various publics.

• communicates the unique Catholic character, values, and accomplishments of the school
• promotes a spirit of cooperation among parents, students, staff and parish
• provides vehicles of communication
• assesses community reactions

Pursues opportunities for growth.

• grows spiritually through prayer and shared faith experiences
• continues to advance professionally through reading, seminars, conferences, and further study
• participates in principals' meetings, institutes, and other diocesan programs

Exercises fiscal responsibility.

• prepares, implements, and monitors the school budget
• provides for a system of internal accounting
• administers school purchasing
• gives periodic budget reports to the commission

Leads school through mission-focused and purposeful growth strategies.

• develops and executes strategic plans for enrollment growth, fundraising, and alumni engagement
• cultivates relationships with donors, community partners, and other stakeholders
• collaborates with the Catholic…