Principal- Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Pleasanton, TX

Description

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Superintendent

* Full-time Benefits may include:
Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, PTO, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability.
* Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Pleasanton, Texas, is seeking a visionary and faith-driven principal to lead a thriving PK3–5th grade Catholic school rooted in academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community values. As part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the school offers small class sizes, a supportive family-centered environment, and a mission dedicated to forming students into educated, compassionate leaders grounded in the teachings of Jesus Christ.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative educational leader to strengthen a culture of faith, inspire faculty and students, and guide the continued growth of a vibrant Catholic school community.

The principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by serving as the spiritual, educational, and managerial leader of the school. The principal is charged with the implementation of the philosophy, mission, objectives, and the overall management of the school. The principal is responsible for the professional effectiveness of the staff, the educational progress of the students, as well as the relationship within the entire school community.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Develops a school climate reflecting Catholic identity
• Supports and adheres to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees, and policies and procedures of the Archdiocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Directly supervise and assess annually all faculty and staff.
• Guide the faculty and staff and provide servant‑leadership both spiritually and academically.
• Develop a sound program for the spiritual and academic growth of the faculty and staff through in-service, conferences, and orientation workshops.
• Handles grievances of all faculty and staff.
• Head the final dismissal of faculty and staff who do not perform satisfactorily.
• Promote good communication between the faculty, staff and Board.
• Identify needs for the hiring of personnel, oversee the search and conducts the interviews for needed personnel

• Oversee the evaluation and development of all curriculum and books.
• Ensure that sound educational and academic goals are set.
• Ensure that the school is well equipped and well supplied with teaching materials, supplies, and resources as finances allow.
• Lead the school in all legal matters pertaining to education by staying abreast of legal requirements and trends.
• Utilize the resources and participate appropriately with organizations such as TCCB ED and the Department of Catholic Schools, in order to keep abreast of current, major trends in education in general and Catholic education in particular.
• Files all required paperwork with the Department of Catholic Schools and TCCB ED, including attendance records, enrollment, annual…