Principal K - 8, St. George, Seattle

Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. George Parish School is seeking a Principal to lead its K–8 Catholic school community in Seattle. Founded in 1919, the school serves diverse families in Beacon Hill and South Seattle and is known for its family-like atmosphere, engaged parent community, and rigorous academics grounded in Catholic values. The school has 246 K–8 students, a staff of 37, and an Early Learning program serving 40 preschool and prekindergarten students. Its mission is to form missionary disciples who continue the work of Jesus Christ as leaders in faith, academics, and service. The Principal collaborates with the pastor or parochial minister, parish staff, School Commission, families, faculty, the Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic School Department, and community partners. The role leads the school’s Catholic faith formation, academic program, staff, operations, finances, communications, and compliance with applicable Archdiocesan and state requirements.

Requirements

Be a knowledgeable and practicing person of faith, an active and participating member of a Catholic faith community, and have a thorough understanding of and commitment to Catholic education, including current catechesis.
Demonstrate the ability to share a personal faith journey and enable others to do the same.
Hold a master’s degree from an approved educational program.
Hold current Washington State Principal Certification or be eligible to hold it; applicants working toward appropriate certification may be considered.
Have at least five years of successful classroom teaching experience at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
Demonstrate leadership ability through past or present educational assignments.
Demonstrate the ability to manage staff, budgets, and educational programs successfully.
Be able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience in a Catholic school.
Successful experience as an administrator in Catholic schools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the pastor or parochial minister to implement the parish’s mission and participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating parish programs, goals, and objectives, particularly religious education and formation.
Serve as a member of the pastoral staff and as a professional resource on matters relating to the Catholic elementary school.
Participate in regional and deanery program-planning efforts.
Develop and maintain a learning environment that promotes Catholic faith formation, ethical decision-making, social justice, and Christian leadership.
Promote curriculum that integrates Gospel values, connect the school with the parish faith community, support staff as role models, and demonstrate Catholic principles and values.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive curriculum that complies with Archdiocesan and state requirements; oversee grade-level instructional goals and objectives, evaluate curriculum, and collaborate with staff on supplementary programs.
Supervise certified and support staff, including recruitment, hiring, training, motivation, evaluation, and termination.
Oversee individual teachers’ instructional goals and objectives and provide instructional resources and professional development.
Convene staff to advance the school’s mission, goals, and policies and foster collaboration, subsidiarity, and shared decision-making.
Ensure student learning standards are maintained; oversee regular and appropriate testing and evaluation and share results with parents.
Oversee accurate and current student records and files.
Maintain effective communication among parents, teachers, and administrators through written communications, parent-teacher meetings, academic progress reports, and participation in Parents’ Club activities and meetings.
Serve as staff and executive officer to the School Commission; prepare agendas with the Commission Chair and provide requested information, research, and data.
Collaborate with the School Commission on the annual budget and its revisions, and oversee the school’s overall financial plan.
Convene the Commission’s Development Committee to develop a long-range financial plan, including fundraising, fund solicitation, alumni association development, and endowment programs.
Collaborate with the Catholic School Department on school administration, annual programs, plans, goals, and objectives, and participate in Department-sponsored programs and meetings.
Develop student discipline policies and processes that reflect justice, community membership, and positive discipline.
Work with other public and private schools on joint programs and the acquisition of supplies and resources with the local school district.
Prepare and submit required reports to the state and the Archdiocesan Catholic School Department, and comply with applicable safety and health regulations.
Maintain the knowledge and skills required for the Principal role through reading, Archdiocesan in-service training, worships, conventions or convocations, and approved professional organizations.