What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools?
Inspire with Faith and Lead with Excellence - Become the next Principal at St. Mary Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year!
Due to retirement, we are seeking a dynamic and faith driven leader to forward the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant school rooted in Catholic values. Part of the Bishop O†Gorman Catholic School system, St. Mary Elementary is a two-section school that serves a community of preschool through 6 grade students. This position is supported by an administrative team of eight Principals, Vice President for Educational Services, and a business office.
Application deadline: May 15th
The ‘mission’ of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools is “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking a Catholic school administrator who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity and create an environment of trust.
Location:
St. Mary Elementary School
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Job Description:
- Provide faith-filled leadership by promoting the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools, modeling Catholic teachings, fostering a culture of authentic Catholic education, and collaborating with the pastorate, staff, and school administrators to support spiritual and educational growth
- Provide leadership in hiring, professional development, curriculum integration, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with Catholic values, policies, and the diverse needs of faculty and students
- Ensure the efficient operation of the school by maintaining safety and discipline, upholding high academic standards, overseeing facilities and records management, and complying with all policies and reporting requirements
- Foster strong communication and partnerships with parents, parish, and community stakeholders through regular updates, meetings, and collaboration, ensuring awareness of student needs, curriculum, and school policies
- Collaborate with the School and Family Organization to plan events, provide updates, and support fundraising initiatives to enhance school operations and community engagement
- Collaborate on developing the school budget, promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools through marketing and development, ensure human resources processes are followed with integrity, and support the President, Board, and Cabinet in their roles
- Primarily daytime hours with occasional evening and weekend involvement
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Experience in teaching and/or school administration is required with preference given to experience at the elementary level
- Active, practicing Catholic in good standing, with the ability to be the spiritual leader of a Bishop O†Gorman Catholic School
- South Dakota principal certification or ability to obtain
- Catholic school experience preferred
- Commitment to Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools’ mission, vision, and values
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work with Google/Microsoft platforms and various software applications required of this position.
Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 grade school system. Our six elementary schools, junior high, and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement, and community service. Apply today to be considered for this position.
For confidential inquiries please contact Claire Herbst, Human Resources Generalist, by calling 605-575-3356 or email cherbst@ogknights.org.
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