Principal,

St. Patrick Interparish School

Gainesville

Diocese of St. Augustine

Job Title : Principal

Exemption Status : Exempt

Primary Function : Under the direction of the Pastor and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the principal serves as the school's spiritual and academic leader, fostering Catholic Identity in accordance with the school's mission and vision while also promoting high expectations for academic excellence. The principal also ensures the effective operation of the school's Catholic education program by providing leadership in curriculum development and implementation; data and mission-driven decision making; professional development planning; relationship building and communication; personnel management; effective supervision of instruction and assessment; public relations; facility maintenance; financial planning; and development. Finally, the principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of St. Augustine in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic school environment.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing in a manner consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a school principal may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church
• Integrate gospel values and Catholic social teaching into the curriculum and the life of the school; create an environment where the content and methods of religious education can be applied
• Ensure the school upholds all standards and benchmarks propagated in the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools
• Be responsible for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the school's educational programs; promote a pleasant, effective, and safe teaching and learning environment
• Exercise leadership in all phases of education, including co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Govern the school in accordance with diocesan and local school policies, applicable state law, and the policies and standards of applicable accrediting agencies
• Identify and effect needed change for school improvement
• Hire, supervise, and develop competent faculty and staff in accordance with diocesan and accrediting agency policies and evaluate teachers and staff as required
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies, procedures, and regulations
• Provide for the safety, welfare, and care of students; ensure development of faculty and student codes of conduct which reflect gospel values; additionally, enforce established discipline standards
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and other professionals
• Manage an effective and efficient records system maintaining complete, accurate, and current personnel and student records in accord with diocesan school guidelines and accepted standards
• Manage the school grounds and facilities maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly campus as required by diocesan school guidelines
• In cooperation with the pastor and the school board, manage financial matters of the school including preparation and adherence to approved budgetary guidelines
• Work cooperatively with the pastor and school board in building a faith community; give evidence of lived Gospel values by personal example and by being an active member of a faith community; be open to the importance of a personal faith journey
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; collaborate effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical / Mental Requirements : Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment

Required Activities : Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; carrying; talking; hearing; and keyboarding

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