The Elementary Principal at Most Precious Blood School in the Diocese of Corpus Christi will create a Christ-centered learning environment where students and community members foster the development of the whole student spiritually, intellectually, morally, and socially. The mission-driven Principal will report directly to the Pastor and will work closely in collaboration with the Superintendent and the Office of Catholic Schools. This school serves children and students in Grades Pre K-3 to grade 5.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• • Provide visionary and energetic leadership to the school community
  • Foster and maintain community relations through collaboration and servant leadership
  • Serve as a change agent to improve all facets of the school and assess successes and challenges
  • Engender loyalty and unity with the school mission through wise and prudent decision making and action
  • Be accessible and present to the school community
  • Instill a drive for academic excellence
  • Provide instructional leadership through curriculum assessment, teacher appraisals, review of testing data and implement programs needed for student success
  • Ensure strong and effective communication
  • Promote parental involvement
  • Serve to ensure a well-rounded elementary experience for all students in areas of extracurricular activities, service programs, faith formation, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Ensure compliance in regards to all standards, protocols, policies, etc.
  • Maintain effective financial management
  • Create an atmosphere of success and achievement for the entire community
  • Oversees Mission and Catholic Identity programs to ensure student faith formation
  • Directs Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment programs
  • Administers Student Services programs
  • Creates a school community with a safe, secure environment where students achieve success
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
  • Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 hours in Educational Leadership Program Coursework
  • Catholic School Leadership Certificate (time provided to complete)
  • Leadership experience
  • 3-5 years proven track record of success as a teacher/school leader
  • Highly organized with project management skills and drive to meet the organizational objectives
  • Creative thinker with strategic planning skills and a commitment to Catholic education

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must successfully complete criminal history background check, motor vehicle record review, and drug screening
• Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child and Family Resources is required
• Position requires adherence to diocesan policies and procedures

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Regular in-region travel
• Occasional evening hours
• Prolonged use of computer
• Repetitive hand motions
• Lifting of 15 pounds or more
• Ability to maintain emotional control under duress