Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools: Governance & Leadership and Operational Vitality

Company: Diocese of San Diego - Office for Schools

Location: 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $115k-125K per year, based on experience

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

The Office for Schools serves 45 Catholic schools PK-12, and 14,000 students across San Diego and Imperial Counties. These include 40 elementary and 3 diocesan high schools, in addition to 32 preschools. The Office provides pastors, principals, other school administrators and teachers with support and assistance to guide and advance the mission of Catholic schools.

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego have the following mission, vision and values

Mission
:
Educating in the image of Christ for our Church and our world

Vision
:
Together we create faith-filled, thriving Catholic schools in San Diego and Imperial County that are:

• Communities of disciples that foster a personal relationship with God
• Communities of faith-in-action that strive to live out the Gospel through servant‑leadership
• Communities of learners that cultivate academic excellence, innovation and resilience
• Communities of belonging that recognize and celebrate the dignity of each person
• Communities of sustainability that prioritize effective stewardship and share generously with our neighbors

Values
:
Christ-Centered, Student-Focused, Forward-Thinking

The Associate Superintendent is a transformational member of the Office for Schools (OFS) team that supports all those who carry out the mission and ministry of Catholic schools.

The Office for Schools consists of a team whose general responsibilities include:

• Visit all schools of the Diocese annually.
• Lead a systemic Professional Learning Community (PLC) model among all Catholic schools serving the diocese.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight of 1 diocesan elementary school and 3 diocesan high schools.
• Attend local, regional, and national meetings and workshops (relevant to areas of responsibility).
• Provide an annual calendar for schools.
• Conduct regular meetings of the Principals’ Advisory Committee (PAC), principals, and presidents.
• Oversee the accreditation process for all Catholic schools within the Diocese.
• Develop and review policies and regulations for schools in harmony with the aims of Catholic education and in accordance with regulations of the California State Department of Education as applicable to private schools.
• Plan professional development for teachers, leaders, and support staff.
• Promote effective public relations.

To learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, go to:
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego (sdcatholic.org).

This Associate Superintendent Position is specific to the areas of Governance & Leadership and Operational Vitality:

• Design and lead diocesan-wide professional development, support programming, and resources.
• Design, measure, and build principal capacity toward key metrics to strengthen and sustain the ministry.
• Build the capacity of leaders and teachers through coaching and consultation.
• Design and facilitate opportunities to foster discernment and formation of future leaders.
• Analyze and use multiple forms of data to inform responsive and dynamic support for schools.
• Oversee compliance with local, state and national data collection and reporting.

• Facilitate the accreditation process for elementary schools.
• Develop/revise policies, protocols, and procedures that relate to Catholic schools.
• Support principals with day-to-day questions and incidents.
• Oversee school safety, ensuring that schools implement a comprehensive safety plan; provide training and support related to threat assessments & emergency situations, among others.
• Support schools with strategic planning, marketing, enrollment, and advancement strategies.

• Collaborate closely with the Office for Schools team, Pastoral Center departments, pastors, principals, and school/parish locations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the western region through WCEA and CCSSCC.
• Conduct in-person and virtual site visits.
• Facilitate the process for parent concerns…