Job Details

Holy Family Catholic School, (HF) in Auburn is seeking an energetic, faith-filled, principal. Ideal candidates must be highly effective communicators, creative problem solvers, and advocates for continuous student improvement. The successful principal candidate will provide a high-quality Catholic education, while maintaining a stable financial position so that HF will grow in enrollment and thrive in the future.

 

HF serves students in Pre-K through eighth grade and is fully accredited. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, fiscal budgeting, student recruitment, and development of long-range goals and plans.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Current Washington State Principal Credential. Candidates who are in the process of obtaining their administrative credential will be considered.
• Candidates should have experience to successfully assume leadership and responsibility for the day-to-day operation and administration of the school, including special a focus on increasing enrollment and financial health.
• Experience working with key school and parish community members including the Pastor, Pastoral Assistant for Administration, School Commission, Finance Council and parents.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

 

Religious/Spiritual Formation

• Candidates needs to have received the sacraments, actively living the life of an observant Catholic disciple.
• Motivates, by example, active participation in the life of the parish including attending Sunday Mass and other seasonal liturgies.
• Ensures the development and implementation of an overall learning environment, which promotes Catholic faith formation/education, Christian virtues, moral and ethical decision making, and Catholic social teaching.

 

Leadership

• Collaborates with the Pastor, School Commission, Finance Council, and other parent/teacher organizations.
• Collaborates with faculty, and staff for the implementation of all policies and programs of the school.
• Ability to effectively delegate.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Models and sets the highest of standards of performance for professionalism, accountability, integrity, and transparency for self and others.
• Is a forward-thinking, creative leader. Inspires and leads with optimism and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and is adaptable and resilient during challenging times.
• Possesses emotional intelligence; is diplomatic and discrete; has strong interpersonal skills and is approachable; is supportive of the needs of the school, students, and teachers; takes time to recognize and celebrate accomplishments and achievements.

• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required to function as a principal, including professional development.

 

Commitment to Academic Excellence

• Ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive curriculum program, which complies with Archdiocese requirements.
• Has a demonstrated track record of fostering academic excellence by setting and pursuing the highest of academic standards.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates certified staff, ensuring that the proper elements of instruction are implemented; coordinates the teacher supervision and evaluation processes/professional growth process.
• Ensures the development of policy and process for discipline and the formation of students.
• Ensures the integration of the school as part of the parish faith community and enables staff to serve as role models for students.
• Embraces the use of, and integrates, technology into the classroom.

 

Administration Management

• Acts with confidence and leadership.
• Ensures the supervision of certified and support staff. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation, evaluation, and termination processes. Oversees the formulation and implementation of instructional goals and objectives for individual teachers; provides for instructional resources and professional development for teachers.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates sound fiscal knowledge and is experienced in the budgeting process.
• Works directly with the School Commission to develop and implement a long-range financial plan for the school, including fund solicitation, fund-raising, and endowment programs.
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness when addressing student accountability and consistently applies school policy in an equitable manner that is consistent with the school’s mission.
• Leads emergency planning and crisis management procedures.
• Ensures the preparation and submission of all necessary reports in compliance with the state and the Archdiocese Office for Catholic Schools. Adheres to all applicable state and Archdiocesan safety and health regulations.
• Oversees school enrollment and advancement efforts for student retention, along with the engaging the school commission and parish community in this pursuit.

 

Effective Communication Skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage others in difficult conversations and manage conflict.
• Ability to use email blasts, web page and appropriate social platforms to communicate with parents, parishioners and interested parties.

 

Collaboration

• Works jointly and constructively with the Pastor.
• Ensures school tours are a high concern, conducted correctly, and follow-ups are completed .
• Builds and fosters positive relationships with parish and school families.
• Seeks input from all constituents, including those with different points of view.