St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School Principal
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St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School Principal
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Pastor the Principal is the Chief Academic Officer and will provide dynamic executive leadership in directing the daily operations of the school inclusive of significant program and logistical coordination commonly found in excellent schools. The principal supervises the assistant principal department chairs faculty staff program directors and coaches who work within the schools academic and co-curricular programs. A practicing Catholic the principal will help foster a community of trust respect and mutual concern rooted in the mission vision and core values of the school. Paramount to the role will be ones ability to quickly understand embrace and strengthen the culture of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School respecting and enhancing the rich traditions of the past.The Principal coordinates and executes the schools educational programs policies and accreditationprocesses.
Specific duties include:
- With missionary zeal lead the school on an excellent spiritual path
- Oversee curriculum development and assessment to strengthen student outcomes
- Foster faculty and staff unity and foster an efficient use of school resources
- Establish high academic standards across all grade levels
- Analyze student performance to inform strategies aimed at improving academic outcomes Through hiring practices supportive professional development and transparent evaluation procedures ensure a talented mission oriented faculty is in place to support student needs
- In collaboration with the diocese and with the school leadership team assist in efforts to increase enrollment and improve student retention rates
- Develop and enforce policies in the faculty handbook inclusive of maintaining proper student discipline procedures
- Direct and collaborate with staff to ensure the co-curricular needs of students are met including emotional/social and extracurricular interests
Attributes to the next Principal:
The ideal candidate will exemplify strong visible Catholic School leadership and be capable of making difficult decisions while driving both academic and community growth. He/she must foster an inclusive environment built on trust compassion and humility ensuring approachability and accountability. A deep alignment with the mission of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School is essential particularly committed to the traditions of the school.
Beyond foundational qualifications the school seeks individuals with strengths and experience in the following areas:
- Masters Degree
- Valid Teaching Certificate
- Ability to complete Safe Environment Training
- A practicing Catholic who approaches Catholic school leadership with missionary zeal
- Experience in Catholic Education
- Prior teaching experience
- At least five years of administrative leadership
- Experience in the creation of relevant professional development
- A deep understanding of teacher observation supervision and evaluation
- Strong academic credentials
- Strong awareness of educational technology inclusive of emerging trends
- Attention to detail excellent organizational skills sound financial management skills and a strong work ethic
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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Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant Care
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Preschool Experience
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Child Protective Services
- Childhood Development
- Experience with Children
- Toddler Care
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