Assistant Principal

Position Summary

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.

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Apex, NC

Posted Date

July 21, 2026

Schedule:

40 hours/week

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 safety procedures, scheduling, admissions, and family engagement efforts.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, professional colleagues, and community partners.
• Utilize educational technology effectively, including FACTS Student Information System, Google Workspace for Education, and digital curriculum platforms.
• Coordinate classroom and supervisory duty coverage to ensure student supervision and instructional continuity using approved substitutes and available staff as needed.
• Represent St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School positively within the parish,…