High School Principal

Purpose/Overview of the Principal Position:

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Principal shall provide the leadership and management necessary to further the mission of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida. In collaboration with the school community, the principal shall create an environment that fosters students to discover their God-given potential, give voice to their passion, and change the world.

Working closely with the President, school staff, and Board of Directors, the Principal is responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are being educated in a safe, Catholic learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, and emergency procedures.

This job would be a great fit if:

• You think of your work as a calling and not just a job.

• You hold space in your heart for the mission and values of SJA.

• You are invested in providing growth opportunities for young women.

Our History:

Founded in faith, sponsored by Sisters. Founded in 1954 and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida, has acted as a successful springboard for more than 4,000 young women. SJA provides a student-centered, college and career-ready education to young women in grades 9-12. We are a Catholic, values-based organization with an educational model focused on academic quality, personalized attention, and leadership development.

Our Mission:

We engage. We embrace. We empower.

Simply, we are driven by a calling to serve young women seeking a spiritually enriching, supportive, and challenging educational experience that helps them find their voice and become leaders. It is our job to make sure that our students are well-prepared for a successful future that strengthens their relationship to their local and global communities. We know these young women can change the world.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

· Establish annual academic and campus goals

· Foster a school climate of high expectations that supports both student and staff

· Develop a yearly plan of activities for the school and coordinate the implementation of this plan with the President and Leadership Team.

· Evaluate areas for growth in our academic report card and lead all subsequent improvement strategies

Instructional Leadership

· Manage, evaluate and develop a team of effective faculty.

· Lead the Dean of Academics in constantly assessing and improving student achievement results.

· Implement data-driven instructional practices

· Create a learning environment and classroom instruction that maximizes student learning.

· Supervise and mentor the Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, Guidance Counselors and all faculty members by regularly evaluating them.

· Hire new faculty members in collaboration with Academic Leaders

Spiritual Leadership

· Nurture the faith and development of the school community through opportunities for spiritual growth.

· Ensure quality Catholic religious instruction of students.

· Provide opportunities for the school community to celebrate the Catholic faith.

· Support the President in interpreting the school philosophy, policies and regulations, and the religious and educational programs to the school community at large.

Academic Assessment Leadership

· Maintain, assess, and track measurable data on academic growth and develop plans to address achievement data.

· Research and utilize data benchmarks as comparable to other schools similar to St. Joan Antida High School

· Engage with the Board of Directors Education Committee as the primary academic liaison.

· Create, implement, and monitor all academic initiatives, ensuring cohesion and improvement in student achievement data.

· Provide regular reports to the President on all initiatives and programs.

Student Life Leadership

• Create, foster, and service a culture of student engagement
• Manage student retention to ensure that the school achieves its enrollment projections.
• Ensure appropriate standards of student behavior, performance, and attendance.
• Ensure that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly through coaching of the Dean of Students

· Provide oversight of student scheduling and academic programming

· Identify, secure, and steward organizational partnerships that impact student success

Operational Leadership

· Create and be accountable to the annual operating budget for all academic and student life programs.

· Seek input from the President on all new initiatives, policies, procedures, and programs.

· Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal funding sources.

· Manage faculty hiring, including evaluation of degrees and licensure

Other

· Possess or gain an understanding of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

· Coordinate participation in the Title 1 and Title 2 Programs.

· Create, implement, and evaluate parent programs aligned to school objectives and goals.

· Collaborate frequently with all departments to infuse an academic mindset into decision making

· Develop and work collaboratively with the President on all decisions impacting the school.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Practicing Catholic
• Principal Wisconsin License 5051 and/or 5010
• Master’s degree in Administrative Leadership or similar field
• At least two years’ experience in school administration

For All Employees

· Support and commit to the mission and vision of SJA.

· Contribute to discussions and ideas impacting the learning environment at SJA while maintaining professionalism and respect.

· Collaborate and communicate in an appropriate, timely, professional manner.

· Establish and model behaviors that promote high expectations for students, staff, and faculty.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as well as attend early morning meetings outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
• Assist with other administrative duties in school operations as needed.
• Must be able to tolerate noise.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must have correctable hearing and sight.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work with all common office equipment.

Application Process

To apply for the position of Principal at St. Joan Antida High School, please submit your resume and cover letter to Rene Howard-Paez, president of SJA, at rhowardpaez@saintjoanantida.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

St. Joan Antida High School is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $82,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $82,500