Principal of Bishop Brady High School

Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester•Concord, NH

About The Position

The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each position employed in the Diocesan Administration Building helps to extend the ministry of the bishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description. All employees of the diocesan administration assist the Bishop of Manchester in serving the parishes, schools and institutions of the Catholic Church in New Hampshire. The principal appointed to Bishop Brady High School is accountable to the President of St. John Regional School (Prek-8) and Bishop Brady High School (9-12). This is a full-time position, reporting to the President of St. John Regional School and Bishop Brady High School, under the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The principal serves as the spiritual, educational, and daily operational leader of the high school. The principal is responsible for managing approved policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approved mission and curricula of the school. Fulfilling the Catholic mission of the school and achieving academic excellence require that the principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture the faculty and staff, and to communicate effectively with local clergy, parents/guardians, and the Catholic Schools Office. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, staff professional development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, budgeting, emergency procedures, and facility operations. Most importantly, the principal must understand, articulate, and promote the mission of a Catholic school, fostering an authentic Catholic culture imbued with a ministry of evangelization and our beautiful Catholic world view. The principal must be committed to the formation of the whole person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and moral development of every student.

Requirements

M.A., M.Ed., and/or an advanced degree in School Administration/Leadership
Appropriately qualified and/or certified or eligible for NH administrator’s certification
Experienced in visionary leadership, supervision, curriculum, finances, planning, and technology
Minimum of 5 years successful teaching/administrative experience in a Catholic school
Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills
Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills
It is required that the incumbent be a practicing Catholic by: Being in good standing with the Catholic Church, actively participating in parish life, and the ability to articulate and lead community prayer.

Responsibilities

Nurtures the faith development of students, faculty and staff, by providing opportunities for individual and group spiritual growth
Ensures quality Catholic religious instruction to students
Selects qualified Theology faculty who use USCCB approved texts and the Diocesan Theology curriculum standards
Provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and families to celebrate the Catholic faith on feast days and in other meaningful ways
Fosters a robust spiritual life through frequent prayer and the sacraments
Supports and fosters consistent practices of Christian service
Fosters collaboration between the parish/es and the school
Recognizes, respects and facilitates the role of parents as the primary faith educators of their children
Promotes Catholic values within the local and larger community
Integrates gospel values and Christian ethics into the curriculum, policies, and life of the school
Maintains awareness of current trends related to Catholic schools
Develops, implements, and publishes the school philosophy and mission statement that reflect the unique Catholic identity of the school
Demonstrates symbolic and cultural leadership skills in developing a school climate reflecting Catholic identity
Applies a Catholic educational vision to the daily activities of the school
Promotes positive morale within the school
Recognizes and fosters leadership opportunities among staff members
Attends to his/her own personal growth and professional development
Provides and supports individual and/or group professional development activities for his/her staff
Recognizes and provides for cultural and religious differences
Provides leadership in curriculum development and in the integration of the Diocesan academic standards and accompanying integrated faith standards
Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of educational and pedagogical skills
Recognizes and accommodates, when possible, the special learning needs of students
Supervises instruction effectively
Demonstrates an understanding of effective procedures for evaluating students and the utilization of formative assessments to help students grow
Possesses the experience, motivation, and ability to enhance the curriculum with extended learning opportunities, i.e., dual credits, internships, electives, and vocational opportunities
Recruits, interviews, and selects qualified personnel as set by diocesan policies and guidelines who will advance the mission and vision of the school
Provides orientation for new staff
Knows and applies the skills of organizational management, delegation of responsibilities, and effective communication
Manages conflict effectively
Evaluates all staff
Provides a positive school environment that reflects our Catholic identity
Understands Catholic school governance structure
Recognizes and cultivates the importance of the relationship between the school, the President, and the Catholic School Office
Knows civil and church law as it applies to Catholic schools and utilizes diocesan personnel for assistance when needed
Understands accreditation and federally funded program requirements
Understands and demonstrates the use of current technologies
Demonstrates skills in planning and managing the school’s financial resources toward developing and monitoring an annual budget
Understands the basic strategies of long-range planning, policy development and implementation, and effective public relations
Works directly with the St. Joseph Regional Junior High School Principal, under the guidance of the President, to implement curriculum tracking, enhance the academic excellence, and provide more opportunities for Jr. High students