Director of Schools - To Begin Job Ashland Montana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Director of Schools - To Begin 2026/2027 School Year
Location: Ashland

Director of Schools

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Job Title:

Director of Schools - To Begin 2026/2027 School Year

Department:
St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To:

Executive Director

FLSA Status:
Exempt – 12 month position

Salary Grade: 13A ($100,323-$125,404-$150,812)/yr

Approved Date: 07/01/2022

Vision

Educating For Life

Mission

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition by providing quality education which celebrates our Catholic Faith and embraces Native American cultures, primarily the Northern Cheyenne and Crow tribes, so that Native American individuals and communities of Southeastern Montana are empowered to attain self-sufficiency.

Philosophy

There is no factor more important in the success of a school than the leader: a great school leader can found an amazing school or turn around one that is foundering; a poor leader will, over time, sink even the most successful school. The St. Labre school leader is responsible for nearly every aspect of the school’s success including hiring and managing a high quality faculty and staff, managing the budget, engaging the community, and attaining high student achievement results.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, directs and coordinates the administration of St. Labre, St. Charles, Pretty Eagle, Aashbacheeitche Crow Immersion schools in accordance with the expectations of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, the State of Montana, and appropriate accrediting entities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential

Duties And Responsibilities

Provides leadership in developing and implementing a college preparatory educational program which integrates and balances the following critical elements:
Roman Catholic, Native American, Academic Excellence.

Sets challenging goals and provides effective feedback for the attainment of goals.

Ensures the implementation of a guaranteed, viable curriculum.

Participates in recommendation and selection of school sites, construction of buildings, and administers provision of equipment and supplies.

Communicates regularly with parents and community members regarding direction and activities of the school either through publications, mailings, or in person. Engages the support of parents and the community through these actions.

Ensures a safe and orderly environment.

Facilitates work of local St. Labre School Advisory Committee - acts as primary contact, provides reports, material, information and other support to enable the committee to effectively perform its functions.

Ensures a collegial and professional environment.

Works effectively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, peers, and superiors to advance the efforts of the schools.

Interprets program and policies of school system to school personnel, individuals, parents and community groups.

Ensures training of staff in effective instructional strategies, classroom management and classroom curriculum design.

Develops programs to mitigate adverse impact of home environment, where such exists.

Ensures a systematic approach to assessing student academic level and background knowledge for the purpose of developing targeted intervention or enrichment activities as appropriate.

Develops strategies and programs to enhance student motivation.

Coordinates work of school system with related activities of other school districts and agencies.

Assures compliance with standards of appropriate accreditation agencies, including Montana Office of Public Instruction and Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).

Performs all aspects of supervising principals, teaching personnel, and school support staff.

Maintains membership in relevant professional associations including National Catholic Education Association, National Indian Education Association.

Directs preparation and presentation of school budget and determines amount required to finance educational programs. Manages school budget after approval by St. Labre Board of Directors.

Acts as point of contact for the Superintendent of Montana Catholic Schools.

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