Assistant Principal

Sacred Heart Catholic School, Conroe TX

Summary

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a vibrant, faith-filled Catholic elementary school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered education that nurtures growth in Faith, Knowledge, Compassion, and Character of each student. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Principal to join our leadership team and support our mission of academic excellence and faith formation.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, committed to Catholic education and values.
• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field (or actively pursuing).
• Valid state administrative certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful teaching experience, preferably in an elementary grade/school.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, parents, and parish leadership.
• Experience in student discipline, curriculum development, and faith formation is preferred.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with Archdiocesan goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and campus leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the Catholic Schools Office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Archdiocesan policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the Archdiocesan evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with Archdiocesan policies.
  
  

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by local Pastor, Principal, and/or the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers (including a laptop), printer, laminator, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Demonstrates competency with the use of an iPad, SMART Board, and basic sound equipment, such as a microphone and projector for large group presentations.

Work Schedule

Standard administrator work schedule as set forth in the Administrator's Handbook in coordination with the local Pastor.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of early childhood and elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Understand age-appropriate development of children ages 3 – 12.
  
  

Certification/License

• Texas State Certification preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
  
  

Education

• Practicing Catholic with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development as defined and monitored by the local ordinary and superintendent.
• Master's degree in Administration and Supervision or Educational Leadership
• OR Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in educational administration and supervision courses.
• OR a valid, appropriate state certificate for a principal
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful administrative experience at the elementary school level preferred.