Principal

St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School an integral part of Sts. Louis and Zelie Maritn Parish seeks a faithinspired innovative and collaborative principal to join the school in its mission to provide an exceptional faithbased education for its students. The ideal candidate is a highly effective communicator and problem solver who is enthusiastic about addressing the challenges of providing access to Catholic education for all. The ideal candidate will be a key collaborator in developing and initiating a clear strategic vision for the in 1926 by Fr. James OBrien rector of St. Catherine of Genoa Church St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School has a long history of educating the students of Somerville and the surrounding community. Originally staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph their presence is still felt throughout St. Theresas. We are a vibrant culturally and economically diverse PreK 8th grade Catholic school uniquely located among some of greater Bostons best educational institutions. St. Theresa School proudly promotes the Catholic faith and inspires academic excellence within a community of care and support. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school operates under a Board of Specified Jurisdiction to oversee the financial enrollment facilities and advancement aspects of the its 100th Anniversary St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School is a dynamic school community that meets the intellectual emotional physical and spiritual needs of its students. Staffed by experienced educators who understand the needs and abilities of their students St. Theresa School ensures that each student reaches their Godgiven potential. The students of St. Theresa are from Somerville Medford Cambridge Everett Arlington and other surrounding communities. Many students matriculate to competitive wellknown area Catholic and independent THE COMMUNITYThe city of Somerville borders Boston and Cambridge and is renowned for its eclectic diverse and innovative character. We are home to the HONK! Festival a celebration of street bands and Fluff Festival a celebration of the marshmallow condiment invented in the city. Like many cities our population has shifted greatly due to gentrification. Once bluecollar neighborhoods are now home to many professionals who work in higher education biotechnologies and healthcare. Somerville is home to Tufts University and neighbors Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Lesley University. Our campus is situated on a quiet residential street between vibrant Davis Square and Union Square two neighborhoods that are home to a rich diverse array of restaurants cafes shops and THE POSITIONThe principal is a strategic thinker who serves as the spiritual instructional and administrative head of St. Theresa School. The principal is responsible for the effective operation of the school as a Catholic educational institution. S/he is the primary agent for creating an environment that fosters academic excellence Catholic faith formation and operational vitality. S/he is responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere for all members of the school community (faculty staff students parents and donors) and a climate that encourages the engagement of each student in the learning process while fostering a love for learning knowing that they are uniquely created in the image and likeness of the Creator. The principal constantly strives to provide the highest quality educational experience possible and displays a sense of urgency in attaining such outcomes for all students. The principal understands the dynamics of enrollment management in a competitive landscape. S/he also prioritizes development strategies to increase and diversify the Board of Specified Jurisdiction governance model the principal will report to the Board which includes the Pastor Fr. Anthony Cusack and members from the community. The principal will work in collaboration with Board members the Parish Business Office and the office the school leader the principal is a practicing member of the Catholic Church and entrusted with the responsibility of evangelizing serving as a joyful witness to Christ. S/he understands that Catholic schools play a central role in evangelizing students and their families through facilitating daily prayer regular schoolwide Masses and opportunities for the school community to join together in active practice of the responsibilities of the principal include but are not limited to:Spiritual LeadershipDisplaying a genuine love and enthusiasm for working with children and a loving concern for their spiritual emotional and educational growth and an atmosphere with faculty staff and parents that fosters a love of learning among students and encourages the development of each student to his/her Godgiven leadership within the school and creating an environment that reflects the Catholic identity of St. Theresa School and its mission statement. Collaborating with the school and parish communities to deepen the faith experience of each an inclusive educational environment that actively welcomes supports respects and nurtures students of diverse learning abilities and backgrounds. Instructional LeadershipDeveloping a rigorous educational program that meets the needs of the student population maintains consistency in academic excellence and excels at the integration of technology into all aspects of teaching and instructional leadership recruiting talented educators supporting growth and providing ongoing evaluations mentoring and support while setting clear expectations and high the Assistant Principal to seek and implement new strategies for enrollment professional development for faculty and staff that advances the academic and spiritual goals of the school. Conducting regular meetings to foster a climate of communication teamwork and collaboration among faculty staff and with external sources such as special education providers to coordinate services and ensure the needs of all students are fully effective and clear procedures for the operation of the school including instructional programs extended day and enrichment programs summer programs discipline systems building maintenance record keeping personnel management office operations and emergency the annual master schedule for instructional programs. Supervising the instructional programs of the school evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning as well as child growth and the schools strategic plan in conjunction with the school board to ensure the school is consistently upholding the NEASC standards and striving for amending and enforcing the St. Theresa School discipline ManagementCollaborating with the Board of Specified Jurisdiction and other key stakeholders on school business administration enrollment development budgeting marketing and communications in partnership with school parish and Board strong acumen with technology and its usage as it applies to curriculum and open communication with school community through regular email updates newsletters maintenance of the parent portals (including FACTS Tuition Management and SIS) open availability for meetings as well as timely replies to emails and telephone the school office operations including the submission of reports record keeping office/telephone coverage enrollment management and publication of the school and promoting parent and community involvement in school the completion of the annual planning process for Title the physical environment of the school building by ensuring its cleanliness and as an active member of school and parish boards to strengthen the Faith Formation and Evangelization of the the highest standards of integrity professionalism transparency with the school community and the Archdiocese alike and demonstrating sound judgment in handling difficult comprehensive this list is not exhaustive and other responsibilities may be necessitated. QUALIFICATIONSMust be a practicing EdD or PhD in Education strongly school experience as well as school administrative experience is communication skills including public speaking and written commitment to work in a collaborative environment and ability to delegate tasks as PROCESSTo apply please submit the following three documents confidentially and as separate PDF letter (no greater than two pages) answering the following question: Why do you find yourself being called to Catholic school leadershipCurrent Resume (include all work and servicerelated experiences dates and education related to the position)List of three references with names phone numbers and email addresses. References are to include a pastoral personal and professional associate. No references will be contacted without your knowledge and the above in one email to: and Peter Regan at : Please include St. Theresa School Somerville Principal in the subject line.