Associate Principal of the Lower School

Archdiocese of St. Louis•O’Fallon, MO

19d

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. Job Summaryhe Associate Principal of the Lower School will serve as a member of the Administrative Team ofImmaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic School under the direct supervision of thePrincipal. The Associate Principal of the Lower School provides mission-driven leadership incollaboration with the Principal and Associate Principal of the Upper School. The list of responsibilities, duties, and expectations listed below is not exhaustive. The Principal has the authority to assign responsibilities or duties not listed in this job description that will help implement the mission of the Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Catholic school.

Requirements

Faith-filled practicing Catholic
Minimum of 5 years teaching
School leadership experience required

Nice To Haves

Administration/Supervision experience
Administration certification

Responsibilities

Actively engage in living the mission of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, as a member of “a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus.”
Live the mission of the Catholic church in daily life, as defined by the Christian Witness statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Attend monthly School Board meetings on a bi-monthly basis
Attend morning prayer along with the administration, teachers, and staff
Attend Mass regularly
Evaluate teachers according to the Archdiocesan Faculty Formation Program
Evaluate preschool teachers annually
Communicate the mission through effective and clear behavioral expectations and respond to discipline needs
Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom and hallway management
Assist with frequent communication to parents, teachers, and students on matters pertaining to discipline
Maintain a visible presence in the school to uphold proper discipline and conduct
Prepare and log required documentation in regards to discipline
Monitor student absences and tardies and notify parents of excessive student absences and tardies following the guidelines within the handbook
Collaborate with the admin team on the creation of class lists
Assist Preschool Director with any/all of the above
Coordinate the kindergarten screening process
Attend weekly CARE Team meetings for students K-4
Collaborate with the Resource Coordinator on implementation of K-4 student plans
Collaborate with Preschool Director and assist with any/all of the above
Hire, manage and support the classroom instructional aides
Cultivate a master list of substitutes for all grades and positions
Schedule and supervise classroom substitutes for teacher and aide absences
Submit bi-monthly payroll reports for substitutes to the parish bookkeeper
Maintain annual attendance records for faculty
Assist in the hiring of teachers
Be a support and assist the lead of the preschool program through direct and indirectsupervision in the areas of personnel, budget, instruction, and enrollment
Attend Admin Team meetings
Attend faculty meetings and all other types of teacher/staff meetings as scheduled – help with agenda, set up, presentation of information, and all other details
Coordinate with the Principal planning and executing staff professional development
Share responsibility with the Principal for attending meetings and events that arise during the year.
Maintain inventory and order annual curriculum materials.