Assistant Principal

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Assistant Principal Job Description

POSITION TITLE:                Assistant Principal

Department:                        Catholic Schools

Grade:                                  High School 

Supervisor:                          Principal

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

Saint Mary’s offers its student body of about 500 young men and women a rigorous Catholic liberal arts and sciences curriculum, a developed fine arts program, a variety of extracurricular activities, regular access to the sacraments, and a strong retreat program. As a diocesan Catholic school, Saint Mary’s takes great pride in striving to form virtuous young men and women who know the Truth and love the Good. In all areas of campus life, Saint Mary’s strives to create an encounter with Christ.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Assistant Principal is part of the administrative team, working collaboratively with the Principal to develop within the school a strong Catholic identity. The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the administration of the school, has a complete understanding of the school philosophy and is committed to supporting and implementing the vision of the school and parish.

ESSENTIAL  JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education

• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society

Serves as Acting Principal in the absence of the principal

Duties may vary from school to school.  They include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning of agenda for faculty meetings and local school in-services
• Coordinates selection of textbooks in conjunction with curriculum goals and objectives
• Supervises the school discipline program
• Monitors the implementation and follow-up of the recommendations from Cognia/WCEA accreditation visit
• Develops timeline and monitors curriculum in-depth studies and articulation across grade levels and subject areas
• Assists with interviewing, observation and evaluation of teachers
• Monitors government program applications, monies and services with public school district
• Facilitates annual revision of handbooks; student, parent, and faculty
• Coordinates scheduling
• Oversees the acquisition and training of substitute teachers ensuring compliance with certification requirements and diocesan screening procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate personnel records according to Diocesan guidelines.

Establishes positive school-community relationships:

• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
• Promotes respectful and position school relationships
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic school administrator and its impact on the community
• Provides for regular communication and collaboration with teachers
• Cooperatives with and helps promote various curricular and co-curricular programs within the school
• Attends and actively participates in school activities and functions

Continues professional development; attends assistant principal meetings; maintains development through reading, coursework, conference attendance, committee work, etc.

Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities

• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
• Attends diocesan sponsored in services
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in-services
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
• Maintains personal professional development records

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be practicing Catholic (Bona-Fide Occupational Qualifications - BOFQ) and be willing to sign a Profession of Faith.
• Must have at least two years of classroom teaching experience and be certified or in the process of being certified in administration by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan policy.
• Must be creative and show initiative.
• Must have good organization, time management, problem solving and judgment skills; have an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing personnel and program needs, good communication skills with both children and adults.
• Must have positive attitude in crisis situations.
• Must have ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must have received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• Must have FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.