Superintendent of Catholic Schools - Jefferson City, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

The Superintendent of Catholic Schools, appointed by the bishop, is the chief administrative officer of the Catholic School Office and its programs. The Superintendent works to enhance and strengthen the ministry of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Jefferson City. The role facilitates communication and coordination between the diocesan school office and local schools, supports principals and pastors, and informs the bishop and the wider community about Catholic education and developments in the schools.

Requirements

Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
Have a thorough understanding of the nature and purpose of Catholic schools and the teaching mission of the Roman Catholic Church.
Have at least a master’s degree in school administration.
Have five to seven years of experience in Catholic school leadership.
Have a record of proven leadership ability and accomplishment.

Nice To Haves

A doctorate is preferred.
Familiarity with multicultural settings.
Spanish language proficiency is helpful.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a positive and healthy work environment for Catholic Center staff, consistent with the Center’s vision and mission.
Articulate the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Catholic school education and assist schools in implementing them.
As the bishop’s delegate, sign principals’ contracts to ensure they are properly prepared and used in accordance with the diocesan contract form.
Meet regularly with the Coordinators of Religious Education and Youth Ministry and other appropriate diocesan staff to coordinate the work of pastors, principals, and teachers.
Maintain close communication with the Missouri Catholic Conference.
Assist principals with access to government programs and with school-law issues.
Coordinate preparation programs and/or internship experiences for potential administrators.
Establish a means of providing accurate statistics on pupils, personnel, and other school data.
Represent the Catholic School Office on the Diocesan Excellence in Education Fund (DEEF).
Keep Catholics and the wider community informed about the contributions of Catholic education and important developments.
Study educational trends and advise the Diocesan Education Council and Diocesan School Advisory Board as appropriate.
Provide regular reports about schools and other helpful or important information to the bishop and local Church community.
Provide and coordinate an annual catechetical leadership institute in collaboration with the Coordinators of Religious Education and Youth Ministry.
Assist principals with administrative and supervisory concerns, and work with pastors on school-related matters.
Provide special Catholic school assistance, as necessary or requested by the bishop, to newly assigned pastors assuming responsibility for a parish school.
Provide in-service sessions for school advisory boards on their functions, duties, and responsibilities.
Review and approve new or substantially revised constitutions and bylaws of school advisory boards and home-school associations.
Serve on the corporate boards of diocesan high schools.
Provide procedures for interviewing and hiring teachers and principals; coordinate the diocesan interview process for the superintendent’s approval of principal applicants; and orient principals new to the diocese.
Provide procedures for regular evaluation of school principals.
Maintain active and inactive school administrator personnel files.
Meet and communicate regularly with principals of all Catholic schools in the diocese.
Coordinate and encourage the efforts of leaders engaged in the educational ministry.
Respond to mail, phone, and email queries in a timely manner.
Coordinate formal orientation for teachers new to the diocese.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Create and regularly update, at least annually, a folder outlining and describing the duties and responsibilities of the position.