What are the responsibilities and job description for the PS-8 Assistant Principal - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School position at TeachIowa?
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is seeking an Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, the school serves approximately 750 students in grades PS-8. The St. Francis of Assisi Church and School community aspire to be an inviting and vibrant spiritual home where all are welcome to learn and grow in their Catholic faith while experiencing the love of Jesus Christ.
Job Title: PS-8 Assistant Principal
The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in developing and implementing the faith-based educational program of the school. They help lead, create, and promote a strong faith community in which students, families, and staff grow in their personal faith and knowledge of Catholic teaching.
The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the building Principal in developing, implementing, and reviewing the total school program across all grade levels, preschool through eight. This includes ensuring academic excellence; supervising and evaluating staff; budgeting; accreditation procedures; development and implementation of the school improvement plan; enrollment management and marketing efforts; and professional development for staff.
Excellent communication skills along with a deep understanding of educational systems and the ability to work with parents, stakeholder groups, and the wider parish communities are essential.
A successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teaching and must hold a valid Iowa Administrator license with Evaluator Approval.
Qualifications:
Successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teaching and doctrines
Previous administrative experience preferred
State of Iowa Administrator license with Evaluator Approval required, additional endorsement areas preferred
Knowledge of principles, theory, and practices in educational programs
Experience with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Community leadership experience preferred
Practice in teacher observation, evaluation, supervision strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience with preference given to Catholic school experience
Qualified applicants should submit the on-line application along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and copy of Iowa Administrator license to Donna Bishop at dbishop@dmdiocese.org by April 16, 2025.
