Saint Joseph School Elementary​/Middle School Principal

Saint Joseph School is seeking a principal who understands that this is a ministerial position at a religious institution and that there is within the Catholic Church a body of officially taught and commonly accepted beliefs, the communication of which is a fundamental purpose and mission of a Catholic school and that its students and staff have a right to expect such communication implicitly and explicitly from its president, principal and teachers, regardless of the subject areas, grades or courses being taught.

According to Policy 2212.3 of Diocesan policy for Catholic Schools, the principal will serve as administrator, spiritual leader, financial manager and chief academic officer. The principal’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: curriculum, staff development, facilities, sports, finances and all day‑to‑day operations of the school. The principal reports to the pastor/designated pastor of the school.

Performance Responsibilities:

General Duties:
Chief Academic Officer

As the chief academic officer, the principal will fulfill administrative duties including, but not limited to, those required as the leader of the school:

• Spiritual Leader
  • Ensures a strong Catholic identity in the school, working with teachers, students and their families to continually build the faith community.
• Instructional Leader
  • Ensures academic excellence driven by a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
  • Guides teachers to use data to make instructional decisions.
  • Is the chief communicator of the school to families.
• Managerial Leader
  • Manages the school staff, including teachers and other school personnel.
  • Ensures staff is continually focused on school improvement through the accreditation process.

• Facility Manager
  • Oversees the management of the school facility
• Financial Manager
  • Oversees the management of finances

Day‑to‑day school decisions will be the responsibility of the school principal. Regular meetings with the pastor/designated pastor must occur. Working as a team is essential to the success of the impact that the leadership will have on the school community.

• Practicing Catholic
• Committed to Catholic education and the core values of Catholic schools
• Committed to the leadership capacity within Catholic schools
• Should be certified or eligible for certification in the state of West Virginia
• Master’s degree or related work experience preferred