What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parish Elementary School Principal position at Archdiocese Of Denver?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Nativity : Faith and Reason Catholic School, located in Broomfield, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal. "Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth." (Fides et ratio, 14 Sept. 1998, John Paul II). Nativity : Faith and Reason was founded in 1963 and currently serves more than 400 students in preschool through eighth grade. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned educator with a passion for Catholic education, spiritual growth, and academic excellence.
Under the pastoral care of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Charles Borromeo, Nativity : Faith and Reason is dedicated to forming saints and scholars who will impact the world with Gospel values. We aim to educate our students to high academic standards while fostering growth in faith, guided by five key marks that summarize the Church's teaching on the unique nature of a Catholic school.
- Inspired by a Supernatural Vision
- Founded on a Christian Anthropology
- Animated by Communion and Community
- Imbued with a Catholic Worldview
- Sustained by Teachers who are living witnesses of the Gospel
The principal of Nativity : Faith and Reason Catholic School should offer strong leadership to the faculty, staff, and students, working closely with the Pastor to maintain high academic standards and promote spiritual formation. This individual will guide the school community in its commitment to the Gospel, fostering strong relationships with parents and encouraging open communication and active involvement in the school's mission.
You can learn more about Nativity : Faith and Reason at Nativity : Faith & Reason
Nativity-Faith-and-Reason-Prospectus.pdf
THE POSITION : The school Principal is a disciple on mission to spread the Good News, who meets the requirements to administer the overall education program in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver, and disciple others within the educational community of the Catholic school to create an "apostolic-friendly" environment that will encourage creative missionary initiative in the school. As the leader of the school, the principal plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the aim of the school, which is to lead students to encounter and grow as students of Jesus Christ, directing the school's activity, learning, teaching, culture, and formation towards that aim.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES : The principal is responsible for directing all work of the school to the direction of the Holy Spirit, providing opportunities to students for Catholic growth, and in ministering to students and staff. The principal is responsible for administering the school’s education program, supervising teaching, administrative and support staff, implementing curriculum guidelines and standards, supervise and direct all other programs and services provided at or by the school. The principal is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The principal interacts and relates to students, parents, parish and school communities, Parish Finance Council, School Advisory Council, and the general public.
BENEFITS : Benefits offered as part of an overall compensation package include :
Requirements :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : The following are considered minimum requirements for persons seeking employment as a principal in the Archdiocese of Denver. A principal hired for a parish Catholic school shall :
Ideal candidates :
In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver. All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.
