Principal St Joseph Catholic School

Position: Principal St Joseph Catholic School 2026-2027
The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ministerial description:

The Principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by serving as the spiritual, educational, and managerial leader of the school. The Principal is responsible for the Catholic identity of the school, the implementation of the philosophy, mission, and objectives, and the overall management of the school. The Principal oversees the professional effectiveness of the faculty and staff, the educational progress of students, and the school's relationships with parents, parish, and community.

The Principal serves as the executive officer of the school and works collaboratively with the pastor, faculty, parents, and advisory bodies to ensure excellence in Catholic education, faithful adherence to the teaching of the Catholic Church, and effective stewardship of resources.

Principal Accountabilities:

Catholic Identity and Mission

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
  • Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • Promotes Catholic identity within the school through liturgical celebrations, prayer, sacramental life, service projects, and integration of Gospel values across all aspects of student life.
  • Ensures that the religious instruction of students meets diocesan guidelines.
  • Supports ongoing formation in Catholic faith for faculty and staff.

Leadership and Governance

• Collaborates with the Pastor and/or Superintendent of Schools and works with the school advisory council as directed by diocesan policy.
• Implements long-range strategic planning and leads continuous school improvement.
• Oversees compliance with diocesan, TCCB ED, state, and accrediting body standards.
• Builds strong parish, parent, and community relationships to advance the mission of the school.

Academic and Instructional Leadership

• Ensures the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum aligned with diocesan and TCCB ED standards.
• Supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of instructional programs.
• Oversees accreditation processes and ensures compliance with TCCB ED standards.
• Supports faculty in differentiated instruction and student formation.
• Provides leadership for faculty professional development, including catechetical and instructional growth.

Faculty and Staff Management

• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and, when necessary, terminates faculty and staff in accordance with diocesan guidelines.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and professional growth opportunities for staff.
• Ensures all faculty meet certification and formation requirements.
• Maintains positive staff morale and promotes professionalism.

Student Formation and School Climate

• Provides an orderly school environment that fosters student discipline, leadership, and Catholic formation.
• Ensures safe and effective procedures for student welfare, accommodations, and behavioral support.
• Promotes a culture of respect, academic rigor, and faith formation for all students.

Advancement, Finance, and Operations

• Responsible for the annual school budget and financial stewardship.
• Ensures compliance with diocesan financial, legal, and operational policies.
• Collaborates on enrollment growth, marketing, and development initiatives.
• Supports advancement efforts, including donor relations, alumni outreach, and parish engagement.

• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

Moderate Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position

• Directs faculty and staff in curriculum, instruction, and Catholic formation.
• Makes recommendations regarding budget, staffing, policy, and school improvement.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Moderate Supervision Given and/or Received

• Exercises judgment with accountability to the Pastor, Superintendent, and diocesan policy.

Internal Contacts:

• Pastor, Superintendent, Diocese Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, faculty and staff.

External Contacts:

• Parents, parishioners, alumni, Diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Required to work a full school day.
• All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor and/or Superintendent of Schools in the exercise of the Pastor's and/or Superintendent of Schools ministry and obligations to the school.
• The school is an at-will employer.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and…