STL High School Principal

St Labre Indian School•Ashland, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Exercises general responsibility for the development and implementation of diocesan policies and school policies. Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of secondary school by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Provides a faith-filled, culture-based, learning community that promotes the mission, vision, and values of St. Labre. Leads continuous, targeted, and meaningful professional development support of faith, culture, and academic development of the school community. Leads with interpersonal and communication skill, social-emotional insight and understanding of all students’ and staff members’ backgrounds and culture. Facilitate the implementation of the curriculum, monitor student growth through assessments, and support ongoing pedagogical strategies that support effective instruction. Leads an environment that promotes shared leadership, collaborative decision making, and staff empowerment that is responsive to the needs of students, school, and community. Recruits and makes recommendations for hiring/assigning school staff and provides them with effective leadership and evaluation of their performance. Supervises teachers and instructional aides. Cultivates an inclusive, caring, safe, and supportive school community that meets the spirituality, cultural, and academic needs of each student. Ensures equity and fairness while being culturally responsive. Develop and implement student policies and address student misconduct in a fair, positive, and unbiased manner. Develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel that nurtures the development of the students’ faith, culture, and academic growth. Engage families and the community in meaningful, respectful ways to develop a shared partnership between the school, families, and community. Provides reports to the advisory board monthly and attends advisory meetings. Communicates regularly and openly with community, parents, students, and staff about the needs, concerns, and accomplishments of students. Regularly attends school sponsored/sports events and extra-curricular activities. Collaborates with administrative and school support to manage school operations and resources most effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of the students and staff. Strategically manage the school budget and resources to optimize the professional capacity of the school. Act as an agent of continuous improvement to promote student success and well-being. Facilitates school improvement through a planned process of short and long-term goal setting with the school faculty and staff, parents and community members. Complies with and implements applicable federal, state, county, tribal, school, and diocesan policies and regulations. Evaluates and assists in the revision of school policies and procedures, as needed. Plans and directs building maintenance. Insures that problems concerning the maintenance of the building, that might affect the health, safety, and well-being of the students, and staff, are brought to the attention of the Director of Schools. Attends professional meetings and diocesan meetings. Continue to develop as a faith-based, culturally responsive educational leader through reflection and staying abreast of current educational research and trends.

Requirements

Master's degree (M. A.) in education or equivalent.
Three to five years related experience and/or training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Models the school’s mission, vision, and core values in aspects of leadership.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Maintains confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.
Ability to deal effectively with conflict, questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
Willingness to continue professional learning as required according to school guidelines.
Has a desire to work with secondary students.
Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
Has a strong commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
Is respectful and supportive of Native Americans and their cultures.
Appropriate Montana Certification.
Valid Montana driver's license.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement diocesan policies and school policies.
Direct and coordinate educational, administrative, and counseling activities of secondary school.
Provide a faith-filled, culture-based, learning community.
Lead professional development support for faith, culture, and academic development.
Lead with interpersonal and communication skills, social-emotional insight, and understanding of student and staff backgrounds and culture.
Facilitate curriculum implementation and monitor student growth through assessments.
Support pedagogical strategies for effective instruction.
Lead an environment that promotes shared leadership, collaborative decision making, and staff empowerment.
Recruit, hire, and evaluate school staff.
Supervise teachers and instructional aides.
Cultivate an inclusive, caring, safe, and supportive school community.
Ensure equity and fairness while being culturally responsive.
Develop and implement student policies and address student misconduct.
Develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel.
Engage families and the community in meaningful ways.
Provide monthly reports to the advisory board and attend advisory meetings.
Communicate regularly and openly with community, parents, students, and staff.
Attend school sponsored/sports events and extra-curricular activities.
Collaborate with administrative and school support to manage school operations and resources.
Manage the school budget and resources.
Act as an agent of continuous improvement.
Facilitate school improvement through goal setting.
Comply with and implement applicable federal, state, county, tribal, school, and diocesan policies and regulations.
Evaluate and assist in the revision of school policies and procedures.
Plan and direct building maintenance.
Ensure building maintenance issues affecting health, safety, and well-being are reported.
Attend professional meetings and diocesan meetings.
Continue professional development as a faith-based, culturally responsive educational leader.