Principal K-8

Catholic Diocese of Lansing•Charlotte, MI

13h

About The Position

St. Mary Parish in Charlotte , MI seeks an energetic and collaborative leader for its parish school. The school currently has 120 students in grades K through 8 as well as a pre-school of 35 students. The pre-school and before- and after-school care is overseen by the pre-school director, who collaborates closely with the school principal. St. Mary School serves a diverse population of both Catholic and non-Catholic students and families and is not only a school but also a place for evangelization. The school is the largest community-facing ministry undertaken and supported by St. Mary parish. Schools in the Diocese of Lansing The mission of the schools of the Catholic Diocese of Lansing is the mission of Christ and of his Church: to educate and form young people as disciples who reach their full spiritual, academic, emotional, and physical potential. Schools are to be prayerful communities of witness, evangelization, and discipleship, where the distinctively Christian way of life is modeled, taught, and lived. In every respect the schools are to be grounded in truth and Christ who is the Truth. The principal is the leader of a community of faculty, staff, volunteers, parents, students, benefactors, and friends. The principal is the close collaborator of the pastor. Candidate Profile A practicing Roman Catholic who will inspire a shared vision of the value of a Catholic education across all constituencies, faculty, students, parents and the greater parish community; Energetic and positive approach to responsibilities; Drive to attain results; proven experience and effectiveness in improving student achievement in classroom and/or school through data-driven instruction and collaborative teams focused on supporting the whole child; Has a positive attitude; demonstrates compassion; Self-motivated; able to accept criticism and grow as a result; Strong communication and organizational skills; Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills to guide effective interaction among parents, students and staff; Must recognize and appoint competent people to positions of leadership, as well as facilitating and leading school committees to support the growth of the school community; Must be able to listen to teachers and staff and seek to understand their perspective; Must be able to resolve staff conflicts in the spirit of a Catholic faith climate and fosters academic professionalism among the staff; Must be able and willing to participate in the many after-hour school events that occur throughout the year; Continues his/her own professional development through reading, workshops, etc.

Requirements

Must be a practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church
Current teaching certification issued by the State of Michigan
Master’s degree in educational administration from an accredited college or university or willing to work towards an applicable advanced degree or certification
Adhere to Code of Ethical Conduct
Completion of background checks and fingerprinting, Virtus Training, Catechist Certification
Certified to teach in Michigan
Attend after-school functions as necessary

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum of five years of experience in a Catholic school
Preferred minimum of three years of administrative experience in education

Responsibilities

Involves members of the community in regular prayer and liturgy
Gives priority to distinguish the Catholic identity of the school
Fosters quality interpersonal relationships in an atmosphere of Christian love
Establishes a service-oriented culture for students and teachers
Represents school staff within parish leadership
Communicates regularly with faculty
Recruits, interviews, and contracts with staff persons, teaching and non-teaching positions
Provides for growth and development of staff through regular observation and evaluation
Facilitates development/review of total curriculum that integrates the students’ intellectual, religious, social, emotional, and physical growth in light of the Gospel
Encourages partnerships between parents, students, and teachers toward the holistic education of the student
Provides and fosters a safe learning environment for the teachers and children
Supervises daily operation and maintenance of the school
Ensures compliance with the state requirements and those of the Diocese of Lansing
Initiates and/or actively participates in the long-range planning for the school and/or parish
Works regularly and closely with the pastor, parish bookkeeper, and parish finance council to implement and monitor an annual budget and long-term financial plans
Actively participates in all required local education and/or parish committees
Effectively and openly communicates the school’s values, needs, efforts, and accomplishments to the parish and civic communities.