Elementary School Principal

Archdiocese Of Denver•Thornton, CO

About The Position

Frassati Catholic Academy, located in Thornton, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal. Frassati is an elementary school that embraces the Classical Liberal tradition of Catholic education, and is part of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools. Frassati provides an atmosphere where students experience God, particularly through the love of faculty and staff and through the liturgy of the Catholic Church. They develop deep knowledge and understanding of all subject-matter, grow in love and virtue, and are challenged to become the saints God created them to be. Frassati is committed to providing an education rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic teaching, and academic excellence, which invites students to love God and others, to develop their unique talents and gifts, and to become lifelong learners. Frassati Catholic Academy is a regional Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver, instead of a parish school. Our oversight comes directly from the Curia of the Archdiocese of Denver and from the Superintendent of Schools. Frassati utilizes a President-Principal-Assistant Principal model of leadership. The president oversees marketing, enrollment, budgeting, and personnel, as well as acting as the primary liaison to the boards. The principal acts as the lead learner in the building, supporting faculty in the development of their craft, planning and executing professional development, and leading curriculum development and renewal for the classical model. The assistant principal oversees student formation, including behavior support and the development and implementation of learning support plans. Frassati Catholic Academy currently serves 360 students in grades Preschool through Eighth grade, 90% of the students are Catholic, and 35% of the students are Hispanic/Latino. Frassati Catholic Academy | Thornton, CO Frassati Catholic Academy prospectus THE POSITION: The school Principal is a disciple on mission to spread the Good News, who meets the requirements to administer the overall education program in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver, and disciple others within the educational community of the Catholic school to create an "apostolic-friendly" environment that will encourage creative missionary initiative in the school. As the educational leader of the school, the principal plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the aim of the school, which is to lead students to encounter and grow as students of Jesus Christ, directing the school's activity, learning, teaching, culture, and formation towards that aim.

Requirements

Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
Assent to the Church's teachings on all matters, with particular care for those concerning the nature of the human person, sexual ethics, and sexual morality
Refrain from the public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
Have a strong commitment to the importance of the Catholic school ministry to the mission of the Church
Possess graduate level academic credentials and/or professional background in education, leadership, or related field
Have previous teaching experience; previous administrative experience is preferred
Be committed to the Archdiocese of Denver's vision and philosophy for Catholic education
Be committed to a Catholic educational program rooted in the liberal arts, the foundations of Western civilization, an understanding of history that highlights the essential contributions of Christianity to the development of Western culture, and literature that enables young men and women to grapple with the big questions of life in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful
Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude, with a strong bias for action based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
Demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms, software programs, and tools
Compliance with Safe Environment requirements
adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver
All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.

Nice To Haves

Have sufficient knowledge of the Classical Liberal Arts model of Education and a commitment to continue the same model of education at Frassati
Have experience leading a Classical Liberal Arts school
Bring awareness and understanding of adolescent development and the challenges adolescents and young adults face in the secular and morally relativistic world of today
Are supportive and willing to drive ongoing school renewal through the strengthening of authentic Catholic education
Are collaborative leaders who evaluate information before making a decision/taking action
Exude trust and respect among students, faculty, parents, and other school groups

Responsibilities

directing all work of the school to the direction of the Holy Spirit
providing opportunities to students for Catholic growth
ministering to students and staff
administering the school’s education program
supervising and supporting all teaching faculty
leading professional development
implementing curriculum guidelines and standards
supporting the work of the school president and assistant principal
abiding by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools