St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School Principal

Roman Catholic Church Diocese Of Houma Thibodaux • Houma, LA

5d

About The Position

Reporting to the Pastor, the Principal is the Chief Academic Officer and will provide dynamic, executive leadership in directing the daily operations of the school, inclusive of significant program and logistical coordination commonly found in excellent schools. The principal supervises the assistant principal, department chairs, faculty, staff, program directors, and coaches who work within the school’s academic and co-curricular programs. A practicing Catholic, the principal will help foster a community of trust, respect, and mutual concern rooted in the mission, vision, and core values of the school. Paramount to the role will be one’s ability to quickly understand, embrace, and strengthen the culture of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral School, respecting and enhancing the rich traditions of the past. The Principal coordinates and executes the school’s educational programs, policies, and accreditation processes.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate
• Ability to complete Safe Environment Training
• A practicing Catholic who approaches Catholic school leadership with missionary zeal
• Experience in Catholic Education
• Prior teaching experience
• At least five years of administrative leadership
• Experience in the creation of relevant professional development
• A deep understanding of teacher observation, supervision, and evaluation
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong awareness of educational technology, inclusive of emerging trends
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, sound financial management skills, and a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Lead the school on an excellent spiritual path
• Oversee curriculum development and assessment to strengthen student outcomes
• Foster faculty and staff unity and foster an efficient use of school resources
• Establish high academic standards across all grade levels
• Analyze student performance to inform strategies aimed at improving academic outcomes
• Ensure a talented, mission oriented faculty is in place to support student needs
• Assist in efforts to increase enrollment and improve student retention rates
• Develop and enforce policies in the faculty handbook, inclusive of maintaining proper student discipline procedures
• Direct and collaborate with staff to ensure the co-curricular needs of students are met, including emotional/social and extracurricular interests

What This Job Offers

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