School Administrator; Principal & Assistant Principal; Generic Pool

Overview

This posting is designed as a general job pool for administrative candidates interested in serving as a principal and/or assistant principal for any of the Catholic Schools within the Diocese of Phoenix. Applying for this generic position will allow you to complete an administrative application, begin the screening process, and keep you in the employment pool; however, it will not automatically connect you to specific job postings at specific schools.

Applicants must apply for each specific job posting in order to be considered. You can sign up for Job Alerts at the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Job portal:

Generic Job Description for School Administration.

• Functions as a religious leader working with the pastor (elementary) or chaplain (high school) to continually uplift the school’s mission and philosophy in accordance with the goals of Catholic education.
• Witnesses Gospel values and promotes Catholic moral teaching in the policies and life of the school.
• Demonstrates evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education.
• Assists the pastor or chaplain in ensuring quality Catholic religious instruction of students.
• Encourages involvement with parish communities.
• Works towards enhancing the school’s Catholic identity within the school and greater community.
• Empowers and motivates teachers in sustaining the faith community of the student body.
• Assists the chaplain in providing opportunities for religious experiences for staff, students, and the school community.
• Ensures that all faculty and staff are committed to the goals of Catholic education.
• Assists the pastor or chaplain in nurturing the faith development of faculty and staff through opportunities for spiritual growth.
• Supports the pastor or chaplain in his ministerial priesthood of teaching, divine worship and pastoral governance.
• Supports and fosters consistent practices of Christian service.

• Plans, evaluates, and adjusts the on-site instructional programs to adhere to the diocesan curriculum standards, Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA), North Central Association (NCA), and the students’ needs.
• Promotes an effective teaching/learning environment which encourages the implementation of various teaching strategies that engage learners.
• Develops the master teaching schedule and any special assignments.
• Allocates instructional planning resources in alignment with financial resources to meet student needs.
• Monitors testing programs and communicates student data to parents and the school community.
• Collaborates with local public school districts regarding federal services, educational programs and allocations for teachers and students.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development.

• Administration
  • Follows established policies, practices and procedures of the Diocese of Phoenix.
  • Sends completed diocesan forms and reports to the Catholic Schools Office by due dates.
  • Follows through on decisions.
  • Identifies and effects needed change.
  • Interprets and uses research to guide action plans.
  • Recognizes and fosters leadership ability among staff.
• Teaching/Learning
  • Integrates Catholic principles throughout the curriculum in collaboration with the pastor or chaplain.
  • Promotes an effective teaching/learning environment.
  • Develops and implements a balanced curriculum providing for proper articulation.
  • Creates an environment which encourages teachers to develop creative programs.
  • Makes diocesan curriculum standard guides available.
• Communication
  • Initiates and/or facilitates open communication within the school community.
  • Interprets the school programs and policies for the school community.
  • Maintains regular dialogue with the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office personnel and attends and actively participates in Diocesan administrator meetings.
  • Establishes and publishes the local school calendar in accordance with state law and diocesan directives.
  • Maintains a cooperative and friendly relationship with other Catholic schools.
  • Fosters school participation in the local civic community when appropriate.
  • Schedules regular faculty meetings…