Position Summary:
The Principal of E.D. White Catholic High School serves as a mission-driven leader who advances the schools Catholic identity and academic excellence. Working closely with the President the Principal ensures a vibrant culture of faith learning and student formation rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. As the chief academic leader the Principal guides faculty supports high-quality instruction and fosters a collaborative and growth-oriented school environment. The Principal is appointed by the Bishop upon recommendation of the President the Superintendent of Catholic Schools and a Selection Committee. The Principal reports directly to the President.
General Responsibilities:
The Principal is responsible for the spiritual and academic formation of the students and the everyday operations of the school.
The Principal supervises the academic and religious programs of the school.
The Principal respects Catholic values and aids faculty and students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living both in and out of the school.
The Principal ensures that gospel values and Christian ethics are integrated into the curriculum policies and school life.
The Principal works closely with the faculty staff and parents to achieve a climate and educational program that fosters high expectations of the individual as well as Catholic growth and formation within the school community.
The Principal provides positive inspirational leadership with the ability to foster growth and a willingness for continued learning and leadership development.
The Principal actively recruits qualified professionals who embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Principal articulates the schools mission and vision engaging the school community to ensure a school culture that embodies both.
Qualifications:
The candidate must be in full communion with the Church and meet the following minimum qualifications:
Masters degree or above preferred.
Valid Teaching Certificate.
Meets the requirements of the Diocesan Lifestyle Policy and Safe Environment Criteria.
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and three years of administrative experience.
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who demonstrates commitment to and appreciation for the schools Catholic education mission and values.
Demonstrates leadership abilities to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and to encourage their professional and spiritual growth.
Excellent digital written and oral communication skills.
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason
of race color religion* sex national origin age disability veteran
status genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable
law.
*The Diocese in its sole discretion reserves the right to require
practicing Catholic to be a qualification for a position.
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