Principal

Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego • Oceanside, CA

10d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified, experienced, and transformational educational leader who is deeply committed to furthering the development of the faith life and academic excellence of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School, a single-classroom preschool through 8th-grade parish school located in Oceanside, California. The school currently has an enrollment of approximately 161 students, preschool through 8th grade. St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School’s mission is grounded in Catholic principles and tradition that provides a rigorous, differentiated, and faith-based education that promotes the development of the whole child and empowers all students to live in the image of Christ by being active members of the church, lifelong learners, and stewards of our local and global communities. The principal, as a delegate of the Pastor and the Diocese, under the immediate supervision of the pastor, has immediate responsibility for implementing the school's philosophy and vision in its regular operations.

Requirements

• Be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith
• Be a leader/facilitator of the school faith community
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to the development of his/her own faith and that of the parents, teachers, and students
• Demonstrate an understanding and dedication to the ministry of Catholic education
• Be a spiritual leader for the school
• Have a minimum of three years of successful administrative experience in Catholic School
• Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and/or California Administrative Credential or a Master’s Degree in the area of Education and a Catholic Leadership Certificate.
• Have the ability to verbalize and clarify the philosophy and vision of Catholic School Education based on church documents relevant to Catholic education
• Demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational experiences

Responsibilities

• Implement the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the school in its regular operations
• Administer the total school program
• Supervise and evaluate: a) Professional personnel; b) Auxiliary support staff; c) Students
• Provide instructional leadership in accordance with the Office for School's Academic Excellence initiatives
• Monitor the financial operations of the school (in conjunction with the school bookkeeper) and report to the Pastor, Office for Schools, Parish Finance Council, and Diocesan Finance Office
• Attend weekly parish staff meetings, quarterly finance council meetings, monthly parent-teacher group meetings (PTG), and quarterly advisory council meetings throughout the year
• Oversee the preschool program, social media, and school-wide fundraiser events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal