The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students fulfills the mission of Oakland Catholic High School by working with the principal in the management of the daily operations of the school. This includes management of school facilities, collaboration with and oversight of faculty/staff*, and students, a focused concentration on student life, discipline, extracurricular programs, lunch and transportation procedures, handbook and other policy enforcement. In regard to working with student growth and discipline it is vital that this position works closely with the Director of Mission Integration to assure that the approach is consistent with our Mission and based on Catholic teaching and values. Other duties include building upkeep and maintenance, assistance with faculty in areas of in-service, professional development, faculty observations*, and long-term academic planning such as Middle States and Strategic Plan implementation. Working with the School Counseling Office and the Director of Academic Technology, the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students also coordinates the master scheduling process. In situations where the Principal cannot be present, it is expected that the Assistant Principal/Dean of Students serves in her place. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Principal. A background in education as a high school level teacher, professionalism, strong communication skills, flexibility, leadership, a personable demeanor, and a high level of organization are all requisites for the job. The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students will meet weekly with both the President, the Principal, the Director of Mission Integration, and the Director of School Counseling as a part of a collaborative leadership team.
This position is Full-time, exempt. Year-round; salaried with full benefits including vacation, sick, and personal time off. Desired start date is no later than July 1, 2025.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in some field of education/educational leadership is required. Administrative certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required to be an Assistant Principal but not for a Dean of Students.
• Active practicing Catholic.
• A commitment to Catholic education and a clear understanding of the expectations and mission of Oakland Catholic High School as the only all-girls college-preparatory high school in the greater Pittsburgh region.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies in the classroom, effective ways to engage with and monitor adolescents, and best practices grounded in research on discipline and behavioral modification approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a creative and innovative fashion.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in secondary education, Catholic education, and relevant subject disciplines.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; and effectively present information to school leadership. This includes an ability to adapt the approach, language, and style of a variety of communications and messages to different audiences.
• A facility with technology, multiple computer applications, and SIS (Student Information System) and CMS (Content Management System) programs. A willingness to be trained and ability to adapt quickly to new systems and applications is necessary.
• Current clearances to work within a Catholic school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities:

Faith and Mission

• Serves as a personal model of the Catholic faith in both actions and words.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the specific mission of Oakland Catholic High School.
• Understands, promotes, and integrates the mission of Oakland Catholic High School in attitude, interactions with students and staff, and policy formation.

Administration

• Supports and assists with the responsibilities of the Principal, assisting in the general administration of the school’s daily operations.
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, attire, and work habits.
• Oversees general maintenance and daily cleaning of the campus and school facilities.
• Serves as the contact person with the I.U. (Intermediate Unit) and the Diocese regarding Title 2 funds for professional development, Act 48 hours, and other professional development arrangements.
• Keeps track of all faculty absences and substitution requests.
• Works with the Attendance Secretary to keep track of student absences and tardiness.
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of the school calendar, including updates, changes, and integration of various calendars with the website calendar.
• Creates a weekly e-newsletter to students and manages daily/weekly student announcements.
• Oversees updates to the school website directly related to the School Office.
• Manages all facilities/common area requests and calendars.

Curriculum

• Assists the Principal and Director of Mission Integration in planning for staff development, curriculum, educational textbooks and materials, and student testing.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the School Counseling Office and the Director of Academic Technology on the master class schedule and updating the course catalogue.
• Processes grades, discipline reports, report cards, and other reports on the SIS (Student Information System).
• Oversees and supervises student academic and social progress, working with school counselors, faculty, Campus Ministry, SAP (Student Assistance Program), I.U. (Intermediate Unit) consultants, and other support resources in place for students of Oakland Catholic High School.
• Assists the principal with faculty observations and provides constructive feedback to faculty on performance, classroom management, and techniques*.
• Attends monthly meetings of Academic Council and conducts said meetings if the Principal is unable to do so*.
• Along with the Principal, monitors the online teacher gradebook for consistent entry of grades weekly.

Student Affairs

• Coordinates extracurricular activities, scheduling of events, managing use of common space on campus, policies and procedures for field trips, overnights, and transportation to events, and enhancing all of the above through collaboration with Club/Class Moderators, in consultation with the President, Principal, and Director of Mission Integration.
• Maintains and enhances a clearly articulated student discipline program that is rooted in our

Catholic values and Mission, elevating major issues to the attention of the administrative
leadership team.

• With input from the Principal and President, develops and presents new policies as needed.
• Oversees the annual updating and publication of the Student/Parent Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy.
• Supervises the parking lot during arrival and dismissal, the cafeteria during lunch periods, and hallways daily, interacting with students and connecting with them as appropriate so that a positive atmosphere of responsibility and accountability is established.
• Being an active part of the community attending after school events including athletic events, dances, etc.

Items with * would be exclusive for an Assistant Principal with administrative licensure.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Kelly Lazzara @klazzara@oaklandcatholic.org by April 30, 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and credentials will be accepted until the position is filled. To learn more about Oakland Catholic High School go to oaklandcatholic.org.