Job Opening - Principal

Job Opening - Principal Position Summary

The Principal is the educational leader of the school, responsible for the development and administration of the academic and co-curricular programs of the school and for the planning, coordination and execution of the school’s educational policy. Under the leadership of the President, the Principal is a member of the Brebeuf Jesuit Leadership Team and the supervisory team leader of the Assistant Principals, the Dean of Students, the Director of Athletics, College Counseling, Student Activities, and Database Operations.

The Principal has the primary responsibility for achieving the mission of the school by maintaining and developing a school strong in academic achievement, counseling and student support services, and ample programs to meet the co-curricular needs of the students.

• Ensures that the Jesuit and Catholic character of the school is developed and nurtured.
• Articulates and promotes the Jesuit mission and Ignatian vision of the school.
• Hires faculty and staff whose values are compatible with and supportive of the school’s mission.
• Help faculty and staff integrate the mission of the school throughout the school’s educational program.
• Develops a discipline program with the Dean of Students which is consistent with the mission of the school.

• Implements Board policy with regard to academics, student life, athletics, and other areas.
• Ensures compliance with State and Archdiocesan policy where applicable in the operation of the school.

• Actively participates in the recruitment and admission of students through cooperation with the Admissions Office.
• Leads the Admissions Committee and holds responsibility for admissions decisions for applicants.
• Works with the Assistant Principals and the counseling staff to support and retain students experiencing academic difficulties.
• Makes decisions for the dismissal of students after consultation with the Dean and other appropriate staff.

• Works closely with the Assistant Principals in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum, assisted in this by the Department Chairs.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Principals and Department Chairs, assigns teaching and other professional responsibilities as the needs of the school require.
• Oversees the reporting of student progress.
• Oversees the maintenance of school records.
• Ensures the assignment of substitute teachers when necessary.

• Interviews, hires, and evaluates members of the administrative staff that report to the Principal.
• Appoints Department Chairs and coordinators of other academic and co-curricular areas.
• Works closely with the Assistant Principals and Department Chairs in teacher selection, teacher assignments, evaluation and development of curriculum and departmental budgets.
• Provides for regular meetings of the administrative team, regular faculty and department meetings and beginning and end-of-year meetings for all faculty and staff.
• Provides orientation for new teachers and continuing in-service education and professional development of all faculty.
• Sees to the development of creative programs of faculty and staff recognition.
• Observes and evaluates the Assistant Principals, Dean of Students, Director of Athletics and all other direct reports.
• Works closely with the Assistant Principals in the evaluation of department chairs.
• Consults regularly with the President and Human Resources regarding personnel matters.

• Works closely with the Assistant Principals, Dean of Students, Director of Athletics, Director of Student Activities, and others in exercising general supervision of student activities and programs.
• Holds responsibility for the development of the school calendar.
• Supervises the administration of the discipline policies of the school.
• Works closely with the Dean of Students and Assistant Principals on the annual updating and publication of the student handbook.

• Directs the preparation and administration of the budget for the Principal’s office.
• Reviews and approves budgets for all academic…