Principal, Bishop Schad Regional School

Bishop Schad Regional School, located in Vineland, NJ, is a PK-8 Catholic school committed to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through its academic and community life. Rooted in the presence of Christ, the school provides a learning environment that integrates Gospel values with intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical development. Its mission emphasizes the formation of students as intellectually mature and morally responsible people of faith, vision, and purpose, while fostering a strong sense of respect, cooperation, and care for others within a safe and supportive environment.

Guided by a belief in the dignity and potential of every child, the school seeks to meet individual needs through relevant instruction, critical thinking, and creative expression. Serving a socioeconomically diverse community, including a significant population of bilingual students and families, the school embraces this diversity as a strength that enriches its academic program and faith community. The school is seeking a principal who will work under the direction and vision of the pastor to provide strong leadership in forming students and families as disciples of Jesus Christ through the religious, academic, and community programs of the school and parish.

The Catholic elementary school principal is responsible for the overall direction of the school in Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. The Principal works collaboratively with the pastor to ensure the sound management and Catholic Identity of the school. The principal is accountable to the pastor and to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

• A practicing Catholic who possesses the knowledge and skills to share the truths of the Catholic Faith with students, parents, and staff
• Master’s Degree
• Five years of teaching and/or educational administrative experience, preferably in Catholic Schools
• Evidence of competency in management, communication, and collaborative skills
• A New Jersey Teacher or Principal Certificate (preferred)

The elementary school principal is the primary full-time administrator of the school, with responsibilities in Catholic Identity, Programmatic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. It is important to note that most Catholic schools in the Diocese of Camden do not have a large leadership or administrative staff infrastructure, so the principal is a very “hands on” position. It requires both deep involvement in the day-to-day reality of the key accountabilities included below and the ability to work in the context of the vision for the school and collaborate with relevant members of the diocese, parish, and school to deliver on the expectations of those communities.

• Collaborate with the pastor as a spiritual leader and religious educator of the school
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, Christ-centered school culture
• Model discipleship for all faculty, students, and the community through prayer, service, and action
• Commit to strengthening and sustaining Catholic perspective and action in all parts of the school, including communication, curriculum, and service
• Ensure that Catholic Identity is an integral part of the school curriculum and that the diocesan curriculum for Religious Studies is used at all grades
• Pursue Catechetical certification for all teachers and facilitate the spiritual and religious formation of all teachers
• Collaborate with parish staff to facilitate sacramental formation and experiences for all students
• Support the activities of the parishes which partner with the school
• Establish and sustain purposeful commitment to the mission of the school among faculty, staff, students, and parents

• Ensure that the diocesan curriculum is implemented for all subjects and grades, making necessary adjustments to ensure that it is appropriately differentiated for all students
• Select and regularly update curriculum and instructional materials (e.g., textbooks, digital teaching aids, lab supplies) according to the needs of the school
• Establish and maintain an effective system of assessment that includes…