Principal, Education Administration

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PRINCIPALS IN THE DIOCESE OF COLORADO SPRINGS

The Office of the Unified Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Colorado Springs shall provide assistance to parishes in the identification, selection and training of qualified principals so as to ensure the highest standard of performance in this position.

A principal hired for a Diocesan Catholic school shall:

• Be a practicing member in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church.
• Possess graduate level academic credentials and/or professional background in education, leadership, or related field.
• Have knowledge of and ability to apply school administrative and management skills.
• Have a minimum of five years experience in administration.
• Have a strong commitment to the importance of Catholic school ministry in the Church.

In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for religious education certification.

Principals in the Diocese of Colorado Springs are expected to have, or complete the requirements for a Colorado Administrator License within a three-year period.

All principal applicants must be screened by the Unified Catholic Schools Office and approved prior to local interviews.

In employment practices, the Diocese of Colorado Springs Catholic school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, marital status or physical handicap when these are unrelated to the ability to perform the duties of the position. This policy is interpreted consistently with the religious mission and teaching of the Catholic Church.

The procedure for application and screening of persons seeking principal positions in the Diocese of Colorado Springs is:

• Approval of Candidate for Principalship and Interview with Superintendent
  • The Unified Catholic Schools Office screens each candidate and arranges an initial interview for approved candidates with the Superintendent of Catholic Education.
• Interview with School Pastor and Interview Team
  • The Superintendent selects and recommends candidates for interviews with the Pastor and Interview Team.
• Appointment of Principal
  • The appointment of an approved religious candidate to a particular school is contingent upon the approval of the Pastor, the appointment policies of the candidate's religious community, and the approval of the Superintendent of Catholic Education.
  • The appointment of an approved lay candidate to a particular school is contingent upon the approval of the Pastor and the final approval of the Superintendent of Catholic Education.
• Contract
  • A contract is offered to the candidate, signed by the Superintendent of Catholic Education.