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Job Location:
Madison Heights, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Principal
Location:Bishop Foley Catholic High School Madison Heights MI
Beginning Date:July 1 2026
Beginning Date:July 1 2026
Overview:
Bishop Foley Catholic High School is a co-educational college-preparatory high school servingapproximately275students in grades 912.The school is a proud recipient of the NationalBlue-Ribbon Schoolawardand isfully accredited by the Michigan Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association (MNSAA).Rootedin the rich tradition of Catholic education within the Archdiocese of Detroit Bishop Foley Catholic High School forms young men and women to be disciples of Jesus Christ prepared for success in college career and life.
Bishop Foley Catholic High School isseekinga dynamic faith-filled collaborative and visionary leader who will continue to strengthen the schools academic excellence Catholic identity and vibrant student next principal will build upona strong foundationwhile leading the school forward in areas such as academic rigor student formation enrollment growth and community engagement.
The principalis responsible formanaging the daily operations of the school as well as theinstitutional advancement includingthe implementation of the strategic plan religious and spiritual leadershipacademic andinstructionalleadershipschool operations advancementand community relationsfinancial management and enrollment.
Bishop Foley Catholic High School Mission:
Bishop Foley Catholic High Schoolis a Christ-centered co-educational Catholic community thataccompaniesstudents on their individual spiritual and academic journey to become servant leaders in an environment that fosters growth opportunity and success in preparation for college and beyond.
Primary Responsibilities:
Religious and Spiritual Leadership
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Develops a school climate reflecting Catholic identity
- Supports and adheres to the teachings of the Catholic Church Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Detroit
- Promotes Catholic identity within the school through liturgical celebrations faith development integration of Gospel values and the practice of Christian service
- Ensures that the religious instruction of students meets the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Detroit
- Oversees the certification ofTheologyteachers according to Archdiocesan policy
Academic Leadership
- Ensures the implementation of a comprehensive curriculumusinga variety of pedagogical strategies
- Supervises instruction and evaluates the overall effectiveness of the academic program
- Maintains the accreditation of the school according to MANS(Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools)standards
- Oversees ongoing orientation and developmentof faculty and staffin both educational and faith development
Strategic and Visionary Leadership
- Identifies andaffects needed change for school improvement
- Works effectively with the board of directors toestablishgoals for school effectiveness
- Oversees development goals and seeks resources and support beyond the school
School Operations
- Establishes and coordinates school calendars and schedules
- Hires supervises evaluates andterminatesall faculty and staff according to Archdiocesan guidelines
- Maintains current andaccuraterecords according to Archdiocesan and school policy
- Is responsible for the management upkeep and repair of the school building and school grounds
Financial Management
- Responsible for the annual school budget and supervises all expenditures
- Makes informed decisions about resource allocation and expenditures
- Works together with school staff to ensure that financial resources are used effectively
- Carefullymonitorsspending to ensure it aligns with the budget andidentifiespotential areas for cost savings without compromising the quality of education
Advancement and Community Relations
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct demeanor and work habits
- Communicates effectively with students parents and other professionals
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the schoolstudentsand staff
- Fosters a sense and spirit of community and partnership among families
- Collaborates with thepastorand ex-officio of the Board of Directorstostrengthen religious education and community bonds
Enrollment and Marketing
- Oversees student recruitmentretentionand enrollment processes
- Collaborates with marketing and admissions teams to promote the school and attract prospective students and families
Credentials Skillsand Experience:
- 4 or more years of leadership/administrative experience in a Catholic school setting
- MastersEducational Leadership
- Experience with Finance/Budget
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing
Application Process:
To apply pleasesubmitthe following materials toDr. May BluesteinAssociateSuperintendentfor Curriculum Instruction and Assessmentat@
- Cover letter and current resume
- Statement of Catholic educational philosophy
- List of three references with names and contact informationincluding phone numbers and email addresses.For more information aboutBishop Foley Catholic High School please visit:
