Principal, Elementary

You may be uniquely called to mission-focused work to glorify the Lord by your life.

You have talents to offer the Church, where you are loved simply for being you.

What better way to glorify God than to use those gifts in supporting His Church?

We are ministers, educators, creators, and servant leaders. It takes many types of people to accomplish our work through community, discipleship, excellence, hope, and service.

We welcome and encourage you to apply to one or more of our open positions and appreciate your desire to help us spread the Gospel.

These are the open positions at prospective employers in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Each of these locations is responsible for the recruitment and selection (hiring) of its employees. This includes parishes, schools, the Chancery offices, and many other entities.

Position:Principal, Elementary 2027-28

Location: Queen of Peace Academy

Job :3689

# of Openings:1

Diocese of St. Augustine

Promote and support the Catholic mission of the school in all actions, communications, and decisions.

Ensure integration of Gospel values and Catholic social teaching across all aspects of school life.

Cultivate an environment that supports spiritual development and faithful witness among students, faculty, and families.

Maintain fidelity to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and uphold Church doctrine in word and practice.

Provide leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and instructional practices aligned with diocesan standards and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).

Lead faculty in data-informed decision-making to ensure academic progress and excellence.

Oversee co-curricular and extracurricular programs to support holistic student development.

Foster a culture of continuous professional growth among faculty and staff.

Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain qualified and mission-aligned faculty and staff.

Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide formative feedback.

Encourage collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence rooted in Gospel values.

Ensure compliance with diocesan, state, and accrediting agency requirements.

Oversee development and enforcement of policies and procedures, including the student code of conduct.

Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and student records.

Uphold diocesan safety protocols and maintain a secure and orderly school environment.

In collaboration with the Pastor and School Board, prepare and manage the annual school budget.

Exercise prudent financial stewardship, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Oversee school facility operations, maintenance, and safety in accordance with diocesan guidelines.

Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the wider community.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders through visibility, accessibility, and partnership.

Represent the school positively in parish, diocesan, and community settings.

Collaborate with the Pastor and School Board in mission advancement and strategic planning.

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct in all interactions.

Exhibit personal integrity, sound judgment, and a professional appearance.

Be available for evening and weekend commitments as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor or Superintendent.

A practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.

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