Assistant Principal - St. Barnabas School - Vic. VI

Assistant Principal
- St. Barnabas School
- Vic. VI

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The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

One of the first Catholic schools on the southside of Chicago, St. Barnabas is a beacon of faith, kindness, and community. As a forward-thinking school, we embrace change, and with generations of families living, serving, and learning nabas, we also honor our traditions.

St. Barnabas was founded in 1924 in the historic Beverly neighborhood and is now home to nearly 500 Pre K3-8th grade students. nabas, we set high academic expectations for all of our students and provide a nurturing environment and numerous levels of support to ensure their success.

General Responsibilities The assistant principal serves the school in a professional manner and acts in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings. The principal ensures that the school is integral to the mission of evangelization of the parish/archdiocese by giving witness to Gospel living, spiritual and educational development, and a deepening of the faith in all members of the local community.

Catholic Identity and Culture Promotes and facilitates an environment which fosters the Catholic identity of the school. Ensures that the faculty is well established, able to teach and witness to the Catholic faith, and meets all catechetical requirements. Fosters a positive, welcoming school culture that encourages Christian treatment and communication amongst stakeholders. Encourages active participation of stakeholders in prayer, liturgies, service, and the greater life of the parish.

Promotes parent/guardian partnerships in advancing the mission of the school and the ministry of Catholic education. Models professionalism and Catholic values.

Academic Excellence Ensures all students are engaged in appropriate and rigorous academic learning. Ensures that instruction meets archdiocesan standards. Oversees the recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation of all teachers and staff. Develops and implements school improvement goals. Ensures accuracy of student performance (through various forms) and that assessment data is utilized to promote quality teaching and learning. Fosters practices to ensure quality learning for students of diverse backgrounds, including various socio-economic groups, students with defined learning needs, and English language learners.

Oversees co-curricular activities (extended school day, sports, activity clubs) ensuring that the programs are compliant with local and archdiocesan policies.

Requirements Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. Master's degree (or higher) in school administration or related field or in the process of receiving this qualification. State certification in school administration. At least three years (full-time) prior experience in education as a teacher or administrator (Catholic school preferred).

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. This position has a salary range of $55,000 to $67,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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