Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School is a vibrant PK3–Grade 8 parish school dedicated to nurturing the whole child by integrating our Catholic faith and identity throughout the school experience. Guided by our motto, “We Pray. We Learn. We Care,” we foster a Christ-centered community where students grow spiritually, academically, and personally.

The Assistant Principal is a faith-filled educational leader who partners with the Principal to advance the mission of Catholic education through instructional leadership, faculty development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. This role supports excellence in curriculum, instruction, and assessment while promoting restorative practices, virtue formation, and the development of compassionate servant leaders. Through effective partnerships with the pastor, families, faculty, and the parish community, the Assistant Principal helps ensure every student is known, valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their God-given potential.

Catholic Mission and Identity

• Support the Principal in advancing the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Foster a culture rooted in prayer, service, compassion, respect, and Gospel values.
• Support faculty in integrating Catholic teachings and faith formation throughout the curriculum and school experience.
• Participate in and support faith formation opportunities, including liturgies, prayer services, retreats, and service initiatives.
• Encourage students to recognize their God-given gifts and grow as disciples of Christ.

Academic Excellence and Instructional Leadership

• Provide leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and continuous academic improvement aligned with Catholic education, Diocesan standards, and school goals.
• Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations, feedback, professional growth, and reflective conversations.
• Lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on student achievement, instructional excellence, collaboration, and best practices.
• Use student achievement data to guide instructional decisions, professional development, and school improvement efforts.
• Support the implementation of research-based instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, and engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners.
• Coordinate curriculum review, implementation, documentation, and alignment with Diocesan standards and school goals.
• Promote instructional practices that foster student engagement, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
• Plan and facilitate professional development that strengthens instructional excellence, faith integration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support faculty in their professional growth, spiritual development, and commitment to Catholic education.
• Assist with teacher recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation.
• Foster a collaborative culture built on trust, reflection, shared leadership, and continuous learning.
• Support faculty and staff communication, training, collaboration, master scheduling, and faculty meetings.
• Support the selection and effective use of educational resources, instructional materials, and assessment programs.

Student Formation and School Culture

• Promote a positive, Christ-centered environment where every student feels safe, respected, valued, and loved.
• Support restorative approaches to student discipline that emphasize accountability, reconciliation, personal responsibility, and virtue development.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and support staff to address students’ academic, behavioral, spiritual, and social-emotional needs.
• Encourage students to grow as compassionate, self-motivated servant leaders who embody Christian virtues and use their gifts in service to others.
• Ensure appropriate supervision of students, classrooms, and school-sponsored activities.

School Leadership and Operations

• Partner with the Principal in the daily leadership and management of the school.
• Assist with accreditation, strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and policy implementation.
• Support school…