Interm School Principal (PK-8)

Interim School Principal
General Summary of the Position

St. Pius X Catholic School is a ministry of St. Pius X Catholic Parish. St. Pius X School fallsdirectly under the administration of the Pastor of the parish. St. Pius X School is a parochialschool within the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Dallas.

The Principal at St. Pius X School oversees and coordinates all academic aspects of the schoolincluding management and formation of teachers and staff members development of curriculumoversight of student discipline coordination or recruitment and retention activities managementof student interventions program design and coordination and spiritual guidance and growth ofall members of the school.

The School Principal is a member of the Parish Staff of St. Pius X Catholic Parish and may beexpected to undertake other duties as related to school and parish coordination as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Hiring and management of teachers and staff members
Development and implementation of school vision and goals
Development of curriculum
Administrative duties and record keeping
Teacher training formation and development
Coordination and recruitment of volunteers
Relationship management with parents students and the surrounding community
Works with marketing and merchandise groups to promote St. Pius X Catholic School
Oversight of school volunteer committees
Oversight of teacher-level committees
Scheduling
Textbook selection and updates
Financial oversight of elementary school purchases
Updates and maintains online presence and information regarding elementary school
Collaborates closely with St. Pius X School Advisory Council
Monthly reports and presentations to various committees
Meets with the Pastor on a regular basis (weekly)

THE OPPORTUNITY

St. Pius X Catholic School announces an opening for interim principal in the 2026 - 2027 SchoolYear. This leadership position requires a passionate educationally oriented and spiritually ledleader grounded in the Catholic faith who will embrace the schools mission to recognize thevalue of each student and to challenge the individual to be a responsible self-disciplined andlife-long learner in the service of the Church and society. This leader will possess and carry outa vision of an outstanding 21st-century education within a robust Catholic environment. Theideal candidate should bring a proven ability to execute programs that attract and retain our future principal must be a strong yet compassionate decision-maker and a leaderwith excellent communication interpersonal and collaborative skills.

LOCATION AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Established in 1955 as part of St. Pius X Catholic Parish St. Pius X Catholic School is a PreK3 -8 school located in the White Rock Lake area of Dallas (). The schooluses a cross-curricular approach to instruction as recommended by the Catholic Schools enhance teaching and learning experiences various clubs and yearly activities are provided toengage students and parents in the life of the school. One of the ways we enhance the teaching
and learning experience for students is through the schools SmartLab. St. Pius X CatholicSchool participates in the Churchs mission to evangelize and to nurture the life of Christiandiscipleship. The educational focus is shaped by a concern for the holistic development ofstudents in a faith centered environment.

OUR STRUCTURE

The school falls directly under the administration of the churchs pastor who in coordinationwith parish staff works collaboratively with the principal school faculty and staff to meet theschools day-to-day mission. As the leader of all educational efforts the principal leads byexample in overseeing and coordinating all academic aspects of the school includingmanagement and formation of teachers and staff members development of curriculum studentrecruitment and retention activities management of student interventions program designstudent discipline and coordination of growth and spiritual guidance of all members of theschool.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are now being accepted. The minimum requirements for candidates:

1. beinga practicing Catholic;
2. having an advanced degree in educational administration/leadership or Principal certification (that may be in progress);
3. five years of administrative experience preferably in a Catholic school.

If you are someone who believes in working collaborativelytransparently and enthusiastically in fulfilling the mission of Catholic education we invite youto send a letter of interest with your resume statement of educational philosophy and a list of (5)references with contact information to St. Pius X Catholic Church at the address below.

St. Pius X Catholic Church Business Office

3030 Gus Thomasson Road Dallas TX 75228

For further information contact James Merkel Business Operations Manager at
or email:

Required Experience:

Staff IC