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 the programs under its jurisdiction. 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 school leaders, and helps advance the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Catholic school education. The position is classified as exempt and full-time.

Requirements

Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
Thorough understanding of the nature and purpose of Catholic schools and the teaching mission of the Roman Catholic Church.
At least a master’s degree in school administration.
Five to seven years of experience in Catholic school leadership.
Proven leadership ability and accomplishment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Contribute to a positive and healthy work environment for Catholic Center staff, consistent with the Catholic 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 proper form and usage consistent with the diocesan contract form.
Meet regularly with the Coordinator of Religious Education, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, and other appropriate diocesan Catholic Center 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 the community informed about the contributions of Catholic education and important developments.
Facilitate communication and coordination between the diocesan school office and local schools.
Study educational trends and advise the Diocesan Education Council and Diocesan School Advisory Board, as appropriate and helpful.
Provide the Bishop and local Church community with regular reports concerning schools and other helpful or important information.
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.
Communicate and work with pastors regarding schools and related issues.
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 by-laws of school advisory boards and home-school associations.
Serve on the corporate boards of diocesan high schools.
Provide procedures for interviewing and hiring teacher and principal applicants, and coordinate the diocesan interview process for the superintendent’s approval of principal applicants.
Provide diocesan orientation for principals and teachers who are 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 the 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.
Create and regularly update, at least annually, a folder outlining and describing the position’s duties and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.