Principal, Education Administration

Principal – Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School

Lexington, Kentucky

www.maryqueenschool.org

Position Begins:  School Year

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School is seeking a faith-filled, dedicated, and visionary educational leader to serve as Principal beginning in the  school year.

• Be a confirmed and practicing Roman Catholic.
• Fulfill Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington requirements for religious formation certification or be working toward certification.
• Meet state approved teaching certification requirements.
• Elementary school leadership experience is preferred but not required.

The Principal provides leadership and oversight in the following areas:

• Catholic Identity and Mission:
  Implement the Catholic philosophy of the school and foster a Christian environment that promotes spiritual growth, faith formation, and academic achievement.
• Educational Leadership:
  Oversee curriculum development, instructional programs, student assessment, and compliance with diocesan and state educational requirements.
• Faculty and Staff Leadership:
  Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and support faculty and staff through professional development and ongoing guidance.
• School Administration:
  Implement diocesan and Local School Council policies, work with parish leadership to prepare and manage the school operating budget, and participate in leadership team meetings throughout the school year.
• Student Safety and Well-Being:
  Maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment while ensuring appropriate student supervision and the protection of student and staff reputations.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Maintain required school, student, attendance, and health records and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and diocesan policies.
• Community and Family Engagement:
  Communicate with parents regarding student progress, school programs, and activities; represent the school to the Local School Council; and lead public relations efforts that strengthen the school community.
• Cultural Responsiveness:
  Engage with and serve a diverse parish and school community that includes native English and Spanish speakers; value cultural and linguistic diversity, foster respectful and meaningful communication with all families.

• A strong commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church and the ministry of Catholic education.
• The ability to foster a vibrant Catholic identity and a culture of faith, learning, and service.
• Effective leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and the professional growth of faculty and staff.
• The ability to build positive partnerships among students, families, faculty, parish leadership, and the wider school community.
• The professional qualifications and experience required by the Diocese of Lexington and applicable educational regulations.