Director of Schools - To Begin 2026/2027 School Year

St Labre Indian School•Ashland, MT

6d•$100,323 - $150,812

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, directs and coordinates the administration of St. Labre, St. Charles, Pretty Eagle, Aashbacheeitche Crow Immersion schools in accordance with the expectations of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, the State of Montana, and appropriate accrediting entities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Requirements

A Master's degree (M.S.) is required but a Doctoral degree (Ed. D.) is preferred
Three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
Commitment to results in the education of disadvantaged students.
Commitment and ability to integrate Native American culture and language into the curriculum.
Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members of the school community, parents and donors.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Current State of Montana School Superintendent/educator license.
Valid Montana driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Catholic school setting desired.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in developing and implementing a college preparatory educational program which integrates and balances the following critical elements: Roman Catholic, Native American, Academic Excellence.
Sets challenging goals and provides effective feedback for the attainment of goals.
Ensures the implementation of a guaranteed, viable curriculum.
Participates in recommendation and selection of school sites, construction of buildings, and administers provision of equipment and supplies.
Communicates regularly with parents and community members regarding direction and activities of the school either through publications, mailings, or in person. Engages the support of parents and the community through these actions.
Ensures a safe and orderly environment.
Facilitates work of local St. Labre School Advisory Committee - acts as primary contact, provides reports, material, information and other support to enable the committee to effectively perform its functions.
Ensures a collegial and professional environment.
Works effectively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, peers, and superiors to advance the efforts of the schools.
Interprets program and policies of school system to school personnel, individuals, parents and community groups.
Ensures training of staff in effective instructional strategies, classroom management and classroom curriculum design.
Develops programs to mitigate adverse impact of home environment, where such exists.
Ensures a systematic approach to assessing student academic level and background knowledge for the purpose of developing targeted intervention or enrichment activities as appropriate.
Develops strategies and programs to enhance student motivation.
Coordinates work of school system with related activities of other school districts and agencies.
Assures compliance with standards of appropriate accreditation agencies, including Montana Office of Public Instruction and Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).
Performs all aspects of supervising principals, teaching personnel, and school support staff.
Maintains membership in relevant professional associations including National Catholic Education Association, National Indian Education Association.
Directs preparation and presentation of school budget and determines amount required to finance educational programs. Manages school budget after approval by St. Labre Board of Directors.
Acts as point of contact for the Superintendent of Montana Catholic Schools.