Assistant Principal St. Barnabas School

Assistant Principal St. Barnabas Catholic School

Are you looking to work in an environment that truly values educators and believes that supported leaders create thriving students and teachers At St. Barnabas Catholic School we are committed to fostering a positive faith-filled culture where staff feel encouraged respected and empowered to do their best work each day.

Position Overview:

St. Barnabas Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and faith-driven Assistant Principal to join our school community. The ideal candidate will support the principal in leading a nurturing structured and engaging school environment that promotes academic excellence faith formation and the development of the whole child.

Key Responsibilities:

• Catholic Identity & Mission
• Support and actively promote the schools Catholic mission and philosophy in all aspects of school life
• Model Gospel values and foster a faith-filled environment rooted in Catholic teachings
• Assist in planning and participating in liturgies prayer services and sacramental life of the school
• Collaborate with parish leadership to strengthen school-parish relationships
• Instructional Leadership
• Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating faculty and staff
• Support implementation of curriculum aligned with diocesan and state standards
• Promote effective instructional practices including differentiation and data-driven instruction
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers
• Support professional development initiatives and PLC/cluster collaboration
• Student Life & Discipline
• Oversee student behavior and implement discipline policies in alignment with Catholic values
• Foster a positive safe and respectful school culture
• Address student concerns conflicts and behavioral issues with fairness and consistency
• Communicate with families regarding student behavior progress and well-being
• Support supervision during school hours events and activities
• Operations & School Management
• Assist with daily school operations including scheduling arrival/dismissal and supervision
• Help coordinate standardized testing (e.g. ILEARN NWEA IREAD)
• Support compliance with state diocesan and accreditation requirements
• Assist in managing school safety procedures and emergency preparedness
• Collaborate with office staff on attendance records and communication systems
• Special Programs & Student Support
• Support MTSS/RTI processes and collaborate with intervention teams
• Assist in coordination of special education services (e.g. ISP/CSEP) and related compliance
• Work with counselors social workers and support staff to address student needs
• Participate in case conferences and support inclusive practices
• Communication & Community Relations
• Serve as a liaison between administration faculty students and families
• Assist in preparing school communications (newsletters emails reports)
• Promote strong partnerships between school and families grounded in shared mission
• Represent the school at events meetings and community functions
• Leadership & Administrative Support
• Support the principal in strategic planning and school improvement efforts
• Assist in faculty meetings committees and school initiatives
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the principals absence
• Contribute to hiring onboarding and mentoring of new staff

Qualifications:

• Valid Indiana teaching license (administrative license preferred or ability to obtain)
• Commitment to Catholic education and values
• Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students families and staff

Location:

St. Barnabas Catholic School

8300 Rahke Road

Indianapolis Indiana 46217

If you are passionate about Catholic education committed to supporting teachers and students and looking to be part of a school where leadership is collaborative and mission-driven we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume cover letter and references.

If you have any questions please contact Ronda Swartz at

Required Experience:

Staff IC