What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parish Elementary School Principal position at Archdiocese Of Denver?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
St. Therese Catholic Classical School, located in Aurora, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal. St. Therese is an elementary school that embraces the Classical Liberal tradition of Catholic education located in Aurora, CO, and is part of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools. St. Therese provides an atmosphere where students experience God, particularly through the love of faculty and staff and through the liturgy of the Catholic Church. They develop deep knowledge and understanding of all subject-matter, grow in love and virtue, and are challenged to become the saints God created them to be. St. Therese is committed to providing an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic teaching, and academic excellence, which invites students to love God and others, to develop their unique talents and gifts, and to become lifelong learners.
St. Therese Catholic Classical School currently serves 218 students in grades Preschool through Eighth grade, 91% of the students are Catholic, and 62% of the students are Hispanic / Latino.
St. Therese Catholic Classical School – In joyful pursuit of Truth, Beauty, Goodness, and Unity as we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ
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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 :
- Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Paid sick leave and personal leave per academic year
- 403(b) plan participation
- Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance
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.
