Description

Position Summary:

Our Lady of Loreto Catholic School is seeking an assistant principal for the 2024-25 school year. We are a Catholic school in Foxfield, CO serving 475 students in grades PK3-8th grade. Rooted in the truth and love of Jesus Christ and His Church, we are committed to educating the whole child for the future.

Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Catholic Church. The Assistant Principal is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The AP is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The assistant principal cooperates with the principal and staff in providing an environment that promotes the ministry of Catholic education and helps build a Catholic culture in the school, ordered towards discipleship.

Essential Dispositions:

The teacher must have a passion for:

• Sharing the person of Jesus Christ, the Logos, with students every day through their teaching and personal life witness.
• Support curriculum from the heart of the Church to help form students in a Christian way of seeing reality (Catholic worldview).
• Supporting teachers and students in the formation of their imaginations to see sacramentally: To see the way God designed reality through science, ordered it logically through math, moved and worked through human history; To behold beauty in art and music; To see in physical formation and sport a way to grow in the ability to be a gift of self to others; To meet the person of Jesus and his Church through catechesis and theology.

Essential Job Functions (Responsibilities):

The Assistant Principal will support the overall day-to-day operations of the school:

Support Overall School Focus

• Professional Development focus for faculty and staff
• Support Schoolwide and Archdiocesan goals
• Assess implemented programs and continue as discerned.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students, and general school matters.
• Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters.
• Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Support Students

1. Instructional
   1. Oversees curriculum
   2. Review STAR and DIBELS reports to prepare for support recommendations
   3. Oversee resource team and requests for DPS intervention
2. Assessment
   1. Oversee STAR process, coordinate testing schedule within designated windows
   2. Prep ARC assessment
   3. Continue conversations with teachers about classroom assessment and what grades are communicating to the student/parent
3. Support student discipline
4. Complete High School recommendations

Support Teachers

1. Review Lesson Plans of assigned teachers
2. Complete 1-2 formal observations/year and final summative evaluation
3. Coach selected teachers as indicated
4. Prepare Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule

Support School

1. Write grant requests and Oversee Title Program Funding
2. Oversee Emergency Response Plans
3. Oversee substitute teachers and tutors
4. Supervise traffic duties as needed
5. Create supervision schedule
6. Create academic schedule
7. Attend SAC Meetings
8. Share in the interview /new hire process as needed

The Assistant Principal will report directly to the principal.

Qualifications

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.
• Effective student supervisory skills.
• Effective listening and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the necessary background and training in elementary education methods and subject areas.
• Must have understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to students.
• Must have appropriate control and discipline techniques to successfully manage a classroom.
• Must work cooperatively with school staff and administration.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of and willingness to implement safety and emergency procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university;
• Master's Degree in Administrative Leadership, Educational Leadership or related field from an accredited college or university
• Background and/or education in Early Childhood and/or Child Development
• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to execute appropriate safety and emergency procedures, including leading evacuations and providing basic first aid.

Hours:

• Required workdays are Mondays through Fridays.

Salary Range:

• $40,183 - $60,587

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage:
  • Two medical plan options to choose from, all covering preventive care at 100%
  • Teladoc Services: Provides access 24 hours, seven days a week to U.S. Board-certified doctors
• Paid Time Off: 2 personal days and sick leave
• Pension Plan: Annual contribution of 6% of salary to retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cemetery and Mortuary Discounts