Saint Lawrence Academy, established in 1995 as a secondary school, is a four-year co-educational Catholic high school that provides students with a fully accredited college preparatory program within a small, caring environment. Our mission is to create a community built on Gospel values where students of diverse backgrounds can unlock their potential and extend their personal learning experience beyond the classroom. We foster interpersonal relationships, deliver a rigorous yet varied curriculum, and invite students to engage fully in their high school experience.  Saint Lawrence Academy students lead confidently, learn continuously, and walk humbly with their God.As the key instructional leader, the Principal reports directly to the President and is responsible for advancing the academic mission of the school.  

The position requires a master’s degree preferably in an education-related field, a California Administrative Credentials, as well as extensive administrative and classroom experience. A comprehensive knowledge of secondary school curriculum development is essential.  The successful candidate will be a practicing and active Catholic with an understanding of and commitment to Catholic education.  Visit our website at http://www.saintlawrenceacademy.com to learn more about the school.

Responsibilities and duties of this role will include:

• Sharing responsibility for the life of the school as a Catholic community. Demonstrating a strong Catholic presence in the school and serving, in all ways, as a model.
• Serving as Chief Curriculum and Instructional Officer of the school
• Serving as Chief Operating Officer – daily school management/operations
• Responsible for staff and faculty as designated by President/Superintendent (hiring, recruiting, evaluation)
• Organizing programs for professional development of the faculty and staff
• Appointing academic department chairs
• Managing all school orientation programs for new personnel, parents and students.
• Developing the school calendar with President and the Diocese of San Jose, Department of Education
• Managing academic criteria for admissions 
• Supervising all enrollment management activities (open houses, admissions committee, tuition assistance committee)   
• Responsible for all school files and confidentiality
• Approving Student Handbook
• Working with President on Staff and Faculty Handbook, policies with the Department of Education, Diocese of San Jose
• Planning all commencement, award related activities for student body
• Managing all school technology
• Managing all parent communications (with other administrators)
• Managing all student affairs/co-curricular activities and enforces disciplinary policies (delegation necessary)
• Defining the duties of all staff members
• Managing the physical plant (cafeteria, fields, buildings) of the school on a daily basis
• Maintains school safety and security.  Cooperates with President and the Diocese of San Jose.
• Providing a Principal’s Report to Board of Trustee meetings as requested
• Serving as “editor” for all school publications (including website)
• Maintaining all school accreditations
• Performing other duties as assigned by the President/Superintendent

A competitive compensation package is offered in line with Diocesan guidelines. Applicant review begins immediately and applications will be received until the position is filled.  Preference will be given to applications received by May 24th, 2013.  Interviews are planned immediately thereafter and the position will be effective July 1, 2013.  Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction outlining their academic vision, philosophy and leadership style, with a resume and names of references (confidential) to:
Philip Dolan, President, St. Lawrence Academy, 2000 Lawrence Court Santa Clara, CA, 95051 E-mail:  pdolan@saintlawrence.org