What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
St. Clement of Rome Catholic School in Des Peres is looking for a cooperative, engaging, compassionate, and experienced educational leader to serve as our Assistant Principal in our PK-8 parish school. The Assistant Principal will serve as a member of the Administrative Team of St. Clement of Rome Catholic School under the direct supervision of the Principal.
Our school has about 380 students in PK-8, with typically 2 classrooms per grade. Our Preschool consists of a 3-year old class and two or more 4-year old classrooms.
Job Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Actively assists in implementing the mission of the school
- Lives the mission of the Catholic church in daily life, as defined by the Christian Witness Statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Attends open and working sessions of the School Board
- Attends weekly faculty prayer with administration, teachers, and support staff
- Attend Admin Team meetings
- Attend faculty meetings and all other types of teacher/staff meetings as scheduled – help with agenda, set up, presentation of information, and all other details
- Coordinate with the Principal (and/or CRE, School Counselor or Learning Consultant) planning and executing staff professional development
- Share responsibility with the Principal for attending meetings and events that arise during the year
- Attend school Masses
- Work to promote Virtue Based Restorative Discipline practices through the education and support of teachers, staff, parents, and students
- Assist the principal in hiring new faculty and staff members
- Assist principal and faculty with the FACTS system: rostering classes, report card review and procedures
- Collaborates with Tech team on various technological issues (relating to be not limited to: FACTS, Google applications, faculty/student textbook online applications and subscriptions, etc.)
- Assist the principal in the faculty mentorship program; acting as an additional mentor to faculty including but not limited to professional development
- Assist the principal in the teacher faculty formation by collaboration and use of the Archdiocesan Danielson program and the teacher evaluation process
- Assist in providing effective and clear communication of behavioral expectations
- Support principal, school counselor, and faculty in discipline issues
- Support principal. Learning Consultant, and faculty in academic issues
- Assists as needed with communication to parents, teachers, and students in behavioral or academic issues
- Coordinate with admin or faculty for student consequences
- Attend CareTeam meetings
- Collaborate on the creation of class lists
- Assists in overseeing the administering and interpreting the NWEA Map Growth Assessment
- Creates school schedules including but not limited to: daily specials, recess/lunch, daily/monthly teacher duties, electives classes, changes in schedules for special events
- Coordinates learning opportunities for students who excel in areas such as math; working with teachers and special staff designated to provide enrichment
- Contributes and collaborates to build and maintain a positive school climate among staff, students, and parents
- Assists in coordinating safety procedures, materials, practices with admin and safety committee members
- Oversees and coordinates assignments, schedules, and the monitoring of school arrival procedure, lunch/recess volunteers, dismissal procedure, and participates as needed
- Assists the principal in tracking faculty absences and acquiring substitute teachers to fill teaching needs
- The list of responsibilities, duties, and expectations listed is not exhaustive. The Principal has the authority to assign responsibilities or duties not listed in this job description that will help
Job Requirements
Additional Information
- This is an 11-month position, July 15th - June 15th
- The position is exempt
- The candidate must be Faith-filled practicing Catholic
- Minimum of 5 years teaching
- School leadership experience required
- Preferred - Administration/Supervision experience, Administration certification
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
