Principal, St. Sebastian STEM Academy, Racine, WI

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine is seeking a school Principal for St. Sebastian STEM Academy, a 3K-2nd grade STEM school in Sturtevant, WI. The Principal is the instructional leader of their school site and must ensure that the primary focus of their time is spent on activities involved in leading and developing the instructional program of their school to continuously drive student achievement.

The Principal is also responsible for creating a supportive and faith‑filled school culture in which students, families, and the broader parish and neighborhood community are deeply engaged.

St. Sebastian STEM Academy is one of 7 schools within the Siena Catholic Schools of Racine system. Siena has six elementary/middle schools and one high school that serve more than 1,600 students. Sharing your skills will guide the organization toward its goal of ensuring excellence in academics, nurturing faith formation, and developing healthy students.

• Small class sizes: our average class size is 20 students with a 10:1 student‑teacher ratio.
• Faith‑based approach to education: we believe that when rooted in faith and tradition, students are able to grow in mind, body, and faith.
• Diverse urban student population: we value the strengths of the communities we are a part of.
• Focus on graduation and life: we nurture lifelong learners who are prepared to be successful leaders in college, career, community, and the Church.

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Summary:

The Principal is the instructional leader of their school site and must ensure that the primary focus of their time is spent on activities involved in leading and developing the instructional program of their school to continuously drive student achievement. The Principal is also responsible for creating a supportive and faith‑filled school culture in which students, families, and the broader parish and neighborhood community are deeply engaged.

As a Principal and contributing member of Siena Catholic Schools full leadership team, the Principal reports to the Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for advancing the mission and vision of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine.

• Serve as a lead role model of the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church in word and action; provide a living example of Catholic identity rooted in Gospel values to students, families, staff, and all who are associated with the school and school community.
• Promote the vision, mission and core values of Siena Catholic Schools of Racine, incorporating it into the daily life of the school.
• Establish a positive and collaborative relationship with all pastors and religious leaders affiliated with the school, parish/school community and any individual pastor supports.
• Lead and provide opportunities for the students, staff and school community to celebrate its faith through regular participation in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Lead to ensure that all Theology curriculum and instructional practices by staff and students conform to the Archdiocesan and Siena standards of excellence; in curriculum and school culture.
• Lead through collaboration with staff and students to give witness to the Catholic identity of the school with religious signs, symbols, and displays as well as through the celebration and/or recognition of Advent, Lent, Catholic Schools Week and other liturgical or Archdiocesan events.
• Create and sustain a school culture that is focused on academic excellence and faith based initiatives that supports yearly growth.

• Articulate measurable school‑wide student learning goals and lead the school to improve instructional practices in support of student success.
• Collaborate with the Chief Academic Officer and the full Siena Leadership team, participate in strategic planning utilizing Siena’s scorecards focused on Academics, Faith and Culture.
• Participate in regular curricular audits as designed or implemented by the Chief Academic Officer – with a heightened focus on Science, PLTW, Literacy and Math – to ensure that teachers and supporting staff are utilizing effective instructional practices and Siena curriculum that promotes the highest levels of student…