Job Summary:Under the supervision of the Principal, the Director of Spiritual Life helps create an environment that encourages and guides all members to contribute to the Catholic identity of the campus and the formation of a faith community that responds to the spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff, and parents. In collaboration with the administration, school chaplain, faculty and staff, parents, and students, the campus minister brings to life a campus rich in the school’s charism, spiritual growth, prayer, discipleship, sacramental experiences, social justice, and preparation of leaders in service for the Church and society.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Facilitates an atmosphere of Christian hospitality where all feel welcome, based on Catholic faith traditions and ritualsAcknowledges and celebrates diversity within the school communityCommunicates regularly with the principal, chaplain, faculty, staff, students, and parents regarding Spiritual Life activities, programs and projectsWorks collaboratively with the administration and chaplain in the development of faith-centered programs that involve alumni, benefactors, and parentsSpiritual GrowthProvides opportunities for others to deepen their relationship with ChristOrganizes, plans, and implements an effective retreat program for students, faculty, parents, and staff that contributes to community building, faith development, evangelization, and leadership enrichmentDiscipleshipOrganizes motivates, and initiates various ministry-related programs with students, faculty, staff, and parentsPrayer and Sacramental experiencesOffers a variety of prayer experiences, both personal, communal, and seasonalProvides opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Reconciliation including penance services during Advent and LentCoordinates liturgical celebrations including; monthly school-wide or class Masses, Board Masses, and faculty Masses with the school chaplain, other priests on faculty, or local parish priestsOrganizes training for liturgical ministers; extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, lectors, servers, and all other students involved with liturgical celebrationsAssists the choir and choir director in the selection of appropriate sacred music that will enhance student participation at school liturgiesCoordinates the use of the chapelSocial JusticeNurtures students in social consciousness based on the Gospels and Catholic Social TeachingsEmpowers work for justice and serviceInfuses the concepts of justice, peace, human dignity, and the integrity of creation into all aspects of ministryEnsures a pro-life presence on campus by maintaining student/faculty awareness through across the curriculum assistance, and the use of posters, announcements, special programs, committees, etc.Ensures an awareness of the missions through such activities as fundraisings and inviting missionaries as guest speakersPreparation of Leaders for the ChurchEncourages students to discern the vocation for which God has created themProvides opportunities for students to lead various activities to be prepared for vocation and leadership rolesMaintains information on vocations to the priesthood and religious life that is readily available for students on campus. Coordinates individual follow-up with interested students including referral to vocation directors and vocation retreats. Other Duties as AssignedIs visible and present on the school campus and at school activitiesMaintains a close relationship with the school chaplain, pastors, and youth leaders in neighboring parishesAttends to own personal, professional, and spiritual developmentOversees the budgetary process for the Department of Spiritual Life Attends archdiocesan meetings for campus ministers/Directors of Spiritual LifeStays abreast of current developments in the area of school/campus ministryIs available to students, faculty, staff, and parentsTrains prepare and assign peer ministers, altar servers, and lectors for all liturgiesPerforms any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principalSeeks resources that are supportive of student needsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities RequiredDemonstrates personal self-discipline, is adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpectedsituationsHas skills in communication, initiative, creativity, and problem-solvingAble to work in a team settingUtilizes effectively and appropriately 21st-century technologyQualifications - To teach theology in a Catholic school in the ADW, the person must: Be a practicing Catholic with an active sacramental and faith life and in good standing with the ChurchFurthermore, to teach at the high school level, the candidate must possess the required academic qualifications by having at least one of the following, preferably and most suitably from an accredited Catholic institution:(a) Graduate degree in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies, or Religious Education.(b) Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology, Religion, or Religious Studies.(c) Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor (18 well-rounded credits) in Theology, Religion, or Religious Studies.Has or working toward Religion Certification through the Archdiocese of WashingtonReligion Certification is renewed every three yearsReceived Virtus Training and signed the Code of Professional Conduct