Assistant Principal

Description

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL POSITION AT ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL

St. Thomas More Catholic School in South Kansas City is seeking a creative, organized, and

energetic educator for the Assistant Principal position for the 2025-2026 school year. The

Assistant Principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by supporting and upholding the

philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school. The Assistant Principal is

responsible for the overall operation of the school when the principal is not present. The

Assistant Principal is responsible to report to the principal in the areas of specific

responsibilities.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community

and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching

of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Helps build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in

and plan school religious and service activities.

• Establishes a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive

self-image; sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior

effectively.

• Assists the principal in the general operation of the school

• Carries out the discipline system as described in Student and Faculty Handbooks

• Assists the principal in updates for the student handbook

• Is responsible for fire, tornado, and safety drills

• Works with the principal in the areas of classroom visitation and the evaluation of

teachers

• Prepares twice-weekly message to parents regarding upcoming school activities

• Assists the office staff to prepare all materials for student enrollment, and compiles

enrollment data in preparation for scheduling

• Builds the school’s master schedule

• Prepares quarterly honor roll list and certificates

• Arranges individual student/teacher conferences as needed

• Confers with parents concerning their child(ren)’s discipline problems

• Notifies parents of irregular attendance patterns by email

• Assists the principal with the preparation and coordination of the school calendar

• Assists in the supervision of the school’s physical facilities

• Coaches and models research-based teaching methods for teachers and staff

• Interviews prospective teachers and staff members

• Performs other job-related duties as required.

• Maintains a functional and pleasant learning environment.

• Cooperates with school and diocesan administration; works effectively with all staff

members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.

• Demonstrates professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and

regulations.

• Maintains confidentiality of information, displays sound judgment in dress and general

behavior.

• The position is full time and is based upon a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited university.

• A valid teaching certificate.

• Ability to utilize technology for instruction and learning.

• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred, but not required.

St. Thomas More Parish & School offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical,

dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b

plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick

leaves, plus paid holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of

Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.