Principal - Our Lady's School

The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified and experienced educational leader for Our Lady’s School (OLS). A qualified candidate is someone who is deeply committed to further the development of the faith, life, and academic excellence of the school. OLS is a single classroom transitional kindergarten through eighth grade diocesan school located in San Diego, California on two campuses, separated by approximately one mile. The T-K through second grade classrooms are located at the Father Brown Campus, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at 744 Beardsley Street, and the third through eighth grade classrooms are at the Our Lady of Angels Campus at 650 24th Street. Current student enrollment is 166 students with capacity to grow to 190. For more information about the school visit www.olssd.org. The mission of OLS is to provide a quality Catholic education to students of local families, many of whom receive substantial financial aid support. On average families pay $3500 of the $5,390 per student tuition. (Actual cost of educating one student is $8,200). We work with families to make the education affordable and rely on donations from local foundations and private donors for their support. The vast majority of families are Hispanic and many will be the first in their family to attend college. Given that the administration of the school is under the care of the Jesuit Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, the overall mission of the school is in keeping with the long-standing Jesuit tradition of education of the whole person, preparing students to become young men and women for others. To further develop the intellectual and other gifts of students, a major goal of the school is to prepare students to gain admittance into the top Catholic and private high schools in San Diego. This past year 90% of the graduating 8th graders went on to Catholic high schools. The team of teachers is highly committed, with low turnover. The school is undergoing its WASC/WCEA accredi Religious Qualifications: - Be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith - Be a leader/facilitator of the school faith community - Demonstrate a deep commitment to the development of his/her own faith and that of the parents, teachers, and students - Demonstrate an understanding and dedication to the ministry of Catholic education Professional Qualifications: - Be a proven educational leader, able to support and challenge teachers - Understand TK-8th grade curriculum, and how to ensure continuity - Have administrative experience in Catholic Schools - Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and/or California Administrative Credential - Have the ability to verbalize and clarify the philosophy and vision of Catholic School Education based upon church documents relevant to Catholic education - Demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational experiences - Have a lived understanding of Latino culture, and bilingual in Spanish and English

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000