Principal: St. Mary Nativity, Joliet

Position Purpose

The principal is considered a ministerial employee by their role as Administrator. Administrators working in a Catholic School agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example, these individuals support all the official religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Administrators agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church’s message and carrying out its mission.

The ministry of school administrators embraces the following purposes:

• Is the administrator of the school, faith leader, and the executive officer of the local board.
• The principal is responsible for implementing Diocesan and local policies.
• Providing an atmosphere in the school which is identifiably Catholic.
• Developing and participating in ongoing programs to ensure religious and professional growth of the staff.
• Establishing an instructional program which includes religious education to meet the needs of students.
• Assisting teachers in achieving the goals of Catholic education through supervision and classroom visitation.
• Hiring qualified teachers and providing them with effective leadership.
• Evaluating teacher performance according to diocesan procedures.
• Fostering effective communication with parents, the parish community and other stakeholders to promote goodwill.
• Attending professional meetings, diocesan meetings, and regional meetings.
• Sending required reports and requested information to the Catholic Schools Office and/or other appropriate agencies.
• Maintaining current student and school records.
• Developing the school budget in collaboration with parish/school business or finance manager.
• Serving as the ex‑officio member of the local school board.
• Giving frequent reports to the pastor, local board, and parents regarding progress of the school, its activities, and its students; ensuring that maintenance of the building, health, safety and well‑being of students and teachers are maintained.
• Further duties as assigned by the pastor.

• A practicing Catholic who brings a commitment to nurturing the Catholic culture of the school.
• Holds a master’s degree in education from an accredited college or university with an emphasis or endorsement in administration, supervision, educational leadership or curriculum.
• Possession of current Illinois administrative licensure (Illinois Professional Educator License with either a General Administrative (Type 75) or a Principal Endorsement) or is in an accredited program.
• Danielson‑trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements.
• At least three to five years of teaching and leadership experience, preferably in a Catholic school; with knowledge and exposure that is sufficiently broad to provide an understanding of the preschool through grade eight structure.
• Experience functioning as the spiritual and educational leader in a Catholic Elementary School is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable, but not required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed. Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

$54,490 – $103,037 (final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education).

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits of Short‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

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