Principal

REPORTS TO:
Pastor of Holy Rosary Parish

CONTRACT DAYS:
210 (two weeks after school ends and two weeks before school resumes)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of a school principal include a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities: Catholic mission, school leadership, academic excellence, and operational vitality of the school.

MISSION AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY

• Recognize and support the Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instruction consistent
  with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. The principal may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent
  with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to
  the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Help build the School’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan,
  School religious, service activities and retreats

• Should be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church

• Be a strong spokesperson for the school and for Catholic education in the community

LEADERSHIP

• Serve as leadership of our K-6th grade Catholic school

• Attend all board meetings

• Present at community events and fundraisers

• Serve as administrator during the school day and at designated after school, evening and community events

• Provide professional development

• Plan staff meetings

• Along with pastor and School Advisory Board, implement school long-term planning, accreditation and
  goal setting

• Assist, advise and evaluate certified staff as needed

• Supervise and evaluate classified staff

• Coordinate school board facility committees and provide monthly updates to board

• Manage emergency drills, safety protocols, and teacher/student training

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

• Implement rigorous curriculum aligned with Diocesan standards

• Utilize test data to drive instruction and academic improvement

• Provide professional development for teachers

STUDENT BEHAVIORAL GROWTH

• Enact the school’s behavioral growth/discipline policies and procedures including handling daily student
  discipline

• Communicate with parents and teachers in regards to student discipline

• Track and manage student behaviors

• Track and manage student attendance and grades

OPERATIONAL VITALITY

• In coordination with pastor, create a budget utilizing sound financial practices

• Create/Update technology, facility and enrollment plan

• Maintain inventory of furniture and other assets

• Oversee purchased items through school

• Monitor student usage including management of safety monitoring software

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Institution

• Master’s Degree and Certified by the State of Idaho as an Administrator

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Hold a valid Idaho Administrator certificate, or be eligible for licensure as an administrator in Idaho

• Demonstrate successful experience as a classroom teacher or school counselor/building administrator.

• Have previous school administration experience.

TIMELINE

• Position open until filled