Assistant Principal for Academics
About The Position
Bellarmine College Preparatory, a Jesuit secondary school, has been educating young “men for and with others” in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, since 1851. Bellarmine College Preparatory invites applications for an Assistant Principal for Academics beginning July 2026. Reporting to the Principal, the AP for Academics is responsible for coordinating the academic, student support and wellness programs. The AP for Academics is part of the Principal’s senior leadership team, and serves alongside the AP for Instruction and the AP for Mission and Identity. Bellarmine complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- Five years’ experience working in a school setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, and successfully interact with external and internal constituents
- Possess strong organizational skills, inviting and nurturing pastoral presence, a high degree of confidentiality
- Master’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university, preferably in Education or Leadership or related field.
- Possess a deep understanding of the Jesuit charism and Ignatian spirituality and the ability to communicate that understanding effectively to all members of the Bellarmine community
- Ability to work effectively with adolescents and staff at all levels, displaying a positive attitude, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, demonstrating presence and self-confidence, and exhibiting motivation and drive
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks/assignments/projects within established time frames, including the ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects/activities simultaneously
- Ability to perform the job safely with respect to others, property, and individual safety
- Ability to lift 20 pounds, using proper lifting techniques
- Ability to sit, stand, and/or move around the classroom as needed
- Ability to travel around our campus safely and comfortably
- Ability to use a keyboard (or an alternative input device) and other office equipment
- Ability to read information in printed material on a computer screen (often for extended periods of time) and/or on a mobile device/laptop
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Jesuit education a plus
- 5-7 years prior experience in academic and or student support work at the high school or college level, preferably at a Jesuit or Catholic school
Responsibilities
- Provides vision, leadership, and strategic planning that strengthens the schools academic, co-curricular, and social emotional programs
- Gathers and shares relevant data to reflect on program efficacy and identify areas for growth
- Serve on leadership committees
- Fosters a culture of collaboration and shared efficacy in support of the school mission
- Leads on communication with teachers and families regarding students’ academic progress
- Managing student scheduling process
- Reviews graduation requirements
- Collect and distributes grades
- Facilitates conversations between all stakeholders when students are not meeting expectations
- Notifies appropriate personnel regarding changes to co-curricular or athletic eligibility
- Supervises Personal and College Counseling Departments, Office of Accessible Education, the Dean of Students, and the Registrar
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
