The Principal is responsible for the policies, regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised and educated in a safe Catholic school environment that fosters the mission of the school Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for curriculum development, spiritual and co- curricular activities, management and coordination of the academic personnel, staff development, emergency and safety procedures and communication with the school and parish community. Given this faith leadership role, the Principal must be an active Catholic. Principals and candidates for principal must demonstrate the capacity and openness to growth in order to effectively lead the Catholic school in the areas of Faith Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Stewardship: Faith Principals and candidates for principal will know and be able to: • Ensure high quality instruction utilizing the catechetical materials and religious instruction resources used in the school; promote the ongoing formation of staff through systematic planning of spiritual growth opportunities throughout the year • Contemplate meaningful and varied forms of prayer throughout the year; create opportunities for daily prayer and at special times throughout the year; lead and model prayer for members of the school community • Model Christian values and promote them throughout the school community; emphasize Christian Service Learning that is carefully planned, age appropriate, and woven through the curriculum • Promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner consistent with Catholic social teaching • Ensure that the Catholic culture permeates all aspects of school life • Develop and maintain a collaborative culture with the pastor and parish to foster a comprehensive learning environment Excellence Principals and candidates for principal will know and be able to: • Develop and maintain a collaborative staff culture to ensure excellence for all • Direct a clearly articulated, rigorous curriculum aligned with relevant standards, 21st-century skills, and Gospel values, implemented through effective, data-driven instruction that incorporates research-based methodologies • Ensure the implementation of schoolwide assessment methods and practices to communicate student progress and direct the continuous review of curriculum and improvement of instructional practices • Provide and direct programs and services aligned with the mission to enrich the academic program and support the holistic development of student and family life • Lead the development and implementation of a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformation throughout the school Stewardship Principals and candidates for principal will know and be able to: • Understand and manage school finances, including budget development, ongoing oversight and projections, and tuition and fund-raising management • Hire and supervise faculty and staff in accordance with diocesan guidelines • Optimize and maintain student enrollment in order to ensure school sustainability • Ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment • Communicate effectively with stakeholders