Elementary Principal

Job Description

Position: Elementary Principal

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Reports to: Pastor, St. Patrick Parish

Hours: Minimum 40 per week

FLSA Status: Full-Time Salaried, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000 - $99,000

Bene?ts: Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays, 403(b) Retirement

Plan, Paid Personal Time O?: Full Description

Principal: Role Description

The essential ministerial role of the Catholic school principal is to provide leadership and vision for the development of an active faith and academic community that nurtures and supports the complete growth of the children entrusted to their care. This role is best accomplished in collaboration with the staff and by the organization and administration of school resources to achieve this school's established goals.

This role involves responsibility for the following areas:

• faith community
• student services
• policy
• public relations
• personal/professional development
• personnel
• curriculum and instruction
• finance
• general administrative responsibilities
• physical plant

FAITH COMMUNITY: Fosters a climate of faith community.

1. assumes leadership in the faith formation of staff and students

2. ensures that the basic teachings of our faith are taught

3. provides prayer/liturgical experiences for staff and students

4. encourages and develops a spirit of Christian service

5. articulates and facilitates conflict resolution

6. collaborates with DRE/CRE in implementing the parish vision and mission statement

7. participates in experiences of faith development with members of the pastoral staff so that a shared ministry may grow

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY: Articulates and implements the Catholic philosophy of the school.

1. incorporates the parish vision and mission statement into the school philosophy

2. initiates periodic philosophy review

3. ensures that programs and activities of the school reflect the school philosophy

4. communicates the philosophy and goals of the school

POLICY: Ensures the implementation of diocesan policies and procedures.

1. provides leadership and service to the education commission

2. informs the commission and staff about diocesan and local policies

3. prepares necessary background information and recommends local policies needed to the commission

PERSONNEL: Provides for the supervision and growth of personnel.

1. follows diocesan policies and procedures in the employment and termination of personnel

2. follows diocesan and parish policies, regulations, and guidelines in training and

certification of catechists

3. formulates and communicates the philosophy and objectives of the school

4. implements ongoing, systematic, and cooperative evaluations of staff personnel according to diocesan and local procedures

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION: Provides effective instructional leadership of programs that reflect the unique Catholic character of the school.

1. initiates and develops strategies for curriculum planning

2. articulates and implements instructional goals and objectives

3. provides materials and resources to meet the various needs and talents of students

4. establishes and maintains an orderly school environment that promotes learning through student self-discipline consistent with Gospel values and Christian principles

5. directs, supervises, and assesses the instructional program

6. provides for staff development

STUDENT SERVICES: Establishes student policies and procedures.

1. arranges systematic procedures for the continued assessment and reporting of student progress

2. manages enrollment and attendance policies and procedures

3. publishes academic and behavioral expectations of students

4. provides for student health, welfare, and safety on school property

5. develops and coordinates the co-curricular programs sponsored by the school

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Establishes, promotes, and nurtures an atmosphere of goodwill and rapport with the school's various publics.

1. communicates the unique Catholic character, values, and accomplishments of the school

2. promotes a spirit of cooperation among parents, students, staff, and parish

3. provides vehicles of communication

4. assesses community reactions

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Pursues opportunities for growth.

1. grows spiritually through prayer and shared faith experiences

2. continues to advance professionally through reading, seminars, conferences, and further study

3. participates in principals' meetings, institutes, and other diocesan programs

FINANCE: Exercises fiscal responsibility.

1. prepares, implements, and monitors the school budget

2. provides for a system of internal accounting

3. administers school purchasing

4. gives periodic budget reports to the commission

PHYSICAL PLANT: Supervises the custodial care and maintenance of the physical plant.

1. assures the implementation of fire, tornado, and health and safety codes

2. assures standards of cleanliness, ventilation, and safety

3. coordinates the use of the physical plant, its needs, and the correction of unsatisfactory conditions

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides for the day-to-day operations of the school.