School System Director

Qualifications

The Director must be a practicing Catholic and hold a Master's degree or higher in the field of education or related field(preferred). The Director must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. He/she must be a leader committed to a team-based approach to school administration. A strong record of achievement that predicts success in leading the development, growth, and sustainability of the school system is required.

The Director shall have the authority to direct and administer all the activities of the school system and shall be responsible for all its activities and programs, subject only to such policies as have been adopted by the Episcopal Vicar and St. Mary Education Committee (SMEC). The Director is also accountable to the Superintendent for the implementation of Diocesan policies.

The Director's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• A. Serve as the spiritual leader of the school system.
• B. Support and participate in school Masses, system-wide liturgies, holy days, and Lenten services.
• C. Ensure Catholic identity and Gospel values are integrated throughout school life.
• D. Promote a culture of prayer, reverence, and service.
• E. Support faculty and staff faith formation.
• F. Model leadership that is grounded in faith, integrity, and service.

• A. In conjunction with the Finance Manager and Finance Committee, prepare, submit, and supervise a comprehensive annual budget for the school system and present it to SMEC.
• B. Supervise all business affairs of the school system.
• C. Attend all meetings of SMEC with voice but no vote in all matters.
• D. Submit an Annual Report to SMEC.
• E. Submit regular reports to SMEC or its authorized committees showing the status of the professional service and financial activities of the school system. Prepare and submit other reports as may be reasonably requested by SMEC.
• F. In conjunction with the Facilities Manager and Building and Grounds Committee, ensure all physical properties of the school are maintained to health and safety standards or better.
• G. Coordinate all purchasing.
• H. Maintain all personnel files for all employees and volunteers.
• I. Maintain accurate attendance records, including sick, personal, and/or other requested days.
• J. Conduct Principal Performance Evaluations.
• K. In conjunction with the principals, support and review faculty and staff performance concerns; assist with performance improvement plans and attend meetings as needed.
• L. Recruit and interview candidates for open positions and appropriate certifications; hiring rests with the Director after consultation and approval of the Episcopal Vicar.
• M. Promote professional growth through professional development using identified school/student needs and goals, individual teacher growth plans, student performance, and as identified by school surveys.
• N. Promote positive relationships with diocesan leadership, Episcopal Vicar, parish priests, SMEC, public schools, local law enforcement, faculty, parents, and community.
• O. In consultation with the school principals, the Director provides tentative teaching assignments for the following school year by May 15th of the current school year.
• P. The Director is required to complete 21 hours of Effective Instructional Leadership Act training annually. Subject to the approval of the Superintendent or designee.
• Q. Serve as official spokesperson for the school system.
• R. Facilitate the development of the strategic plan, including ongoing oversight, implementation, and coordination of the strategic plan and its committees.
• S. Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Episcopal Vicar and SMEC to further the interests of the school system.

• A. Responsible for the oversight and steering of the Advancement Office.
• B. Involvement as required in planning and execution of fundraising events.
• C. Responsible for vision and strategy to raise funds equivalent to or greater than the budgeted numbers set by SMEC and approved by the Episcopal Vicar.
• D. Expected to spend significant time outside the school at community events, fundraising events, school events, and other advancement opportunities commensurate with fundraising expectations.
• E. Responsible for networking and external relations in both the school community and the community at large.
• F. Assist the Advancement Office in soliciting special annual and major gifts for support of the educational system.
• G. Possesses excellent oratory and composition skills to communicate articulately with diverse audiences in representing the school