Assistant Principal - St. Barnabas School

Archdiocese of Indianapolis•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Barnabas Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and faith-driven Assistant Principal to join their 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. The school is committed to fostering a positive, faith-filled culture where staff feel encouraged, respected, and empowered to do their best work each day.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Support and actively promote the school's 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Support the principal in strategic planning and school improvement efforts.
Assist in faculty meetings, committees, and school initiatives.
Assume leadership responsibilities in the principal's absence.
Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of new staff.