ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Cathedral Catholic High School, San Diego, CA

Diocese of San Diego, California

Cathedral Catholic High School (CCHS), in coordination with the Diocese of San Diego, is seeking an experienced Catholic educational leader. A qualified candidate is someone who is deeply committed to further the development of the total faith, life, advancement, and academic excellence of the school and its students. Cathedral Catholic High School, located in the north coastal region of San Diego, California, is a diocesan, college-preparatory, co-educational institution. Presently, CCHS has 1,555 students enrolled.

The position is effective July 1, 2021. For more information about the school, go to https://www.cathedralcatholic.org/

Principal Job Description:

The Principal is responsible for building and nurturing an excellent educational program in the CCHS community of faith, where worship, service, and social concern are integrated, diversity is celebrated, and all are welcomed and valued. The Principal is hired by the Diocese and the President; supervised and evaluated by the President and the Office for Schools; reports to the President, Board of Directors, and the Office for Schools.

The Principal: 

?      Epitomizes the ideals of servant leadership

?      Models Catholic Christian spirituality, attitudes and treatment toward others

?      Works with the President to administer the total school program, including faith formation, academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities

?      Assists the President in overseeing school plant needs and security protocols

?      Develops effective working partnerships with faculty, parents, and community members

?      Maintains appropriately transparent and timely communication with all stakeholders

?      Networks and collaborates with other schools, to problem-solve, exchange ideas, and engage in best practices

?      Collaborates with the Diocesan Office for Schools to maintain a program consistent with the expectations of the Bishop of San Diego and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)

?      Promotes and guides a school culture of continuous improvement

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Spiritual

?      Works with the campus ministers to nurture the faith formation of those in the school community, by providing many and varied opportunities for spiritual growth

?      Ensures a quality Catholic religious education instruction of students

?      Coordinates activities between the school and the parish communities it serves

?      Maintains appropriate communications with feeder elementary schools

?      Collaborates with staff to give witness to the Catholic identity of the school, including religious signs, symbols, and displays

?      Provides opportunities for the school community to celebrate liturgies and prayer services

?      Ensures coordination of the student service program

?      Supports community cohesion by making every effort to create a culture of inclusivity, including respect and acceptance of students of other faiths, races, and ethnicities

?      Strives to make CCHS an instrument of evangelization for all who enter its doors

Educational

?      Keeps the needs and welfare of students central to all decision-making

?      Directs faculty assignments and student schedules

?      Works with faculty to develop and maintain an instructional program of the highest caliber

?      Stays abreast of current research in educational best practices in instruction and assessment

?      Identifies, with faculty input, needed change and uses research in the development of action plans to improve instruction

?      Supervises and collaborates with the vice-principals, deans, and counselors

?      Promotes healthy morale and fosters shared leadership among faculty and staff

?      Encourages the use of a variety of educational and pedagogical strategies to support student engagement

?      Provides appropriate in-service opportunities for the school staff to address identified needs 

?      Supervises and evaluates instruction, and collaborates with faculty members on the development of individual professional growth plans

?      Works to ensure educational equity for all students, including support for the special learning needs of students within the regular classroom setting or enrolled in our special education programs.

?      Supervises issues of student conduct including restorative practices and expulsions

?      Ensures that diocesan expectations for continuing education and religious certification of self and faculty are met

?      Stays abreast of college admission requirements and tracks acceptance rates

?      Tracks AP test scores across the grades and subject areas

?      Works with Office of Advancement to create a program of outreach to and feedback from recent alumni about their preparation for college

Managerial

?      In collaboration with the President, creates student recruitment and retention strategies, primarily building a program that ensures excellent student outcomes

?      Recruits, interviews and selects the school faculty and academic team members

?      Under the direction of the President, develops and monitors the educational budget

?      Initiates appropriate consultation with the Office for Schools

?      Complies with diocesan, state, federal and local laws and policies

?      Directs development of annual progress reports to WCEA/ WASC and keeps accreditation efforts current

?      Convenes and moderates appropriate meetings, including Faculty and Staff

?      Attends and participates in CSE Inc. Board meetings as directed by President

Religious & Professional Qualifications for Principalship:

All Principal candidates must be approved by the school’s President, Director of the Office for Schools on behalf of the Bishop, and recommended by the CCHS Selection Committee before they can be hired.

Candidates for Principalship in the Diocese of San Diego must possess the following qualifications:

Education

?      Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership (or related field) preferred, and/or California Administrative Credential

Experience

?      Have a minimum three years of successful administrative experience in Catholic Schools

Skills / Knowledge

?      Is a practicing Catholic with general knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church

?      Confirms knowledge of the Church’s mission in the Diocese of San Diego

?      Complies with all workplace policies contained in the CCHS Personnel Handbook, including but not limited to, employee standards of conduct, policy against harassment, electronic communications policy, and social media policy

?      Displays excellent written and verbal communication skills

?      Demonstrates proficiency in technology usage and applications

?      Shows aptitude for effectively analyzing information

?      Quickly establishes rapport, relates to a variety of personalities and cultures

?      Works independently, and maintains strict confidentiality and professional ethics

?      Possesses professional temperament and appearance

Direct Reports:

Provide overall direction, and is responsible for supervision, evaluation and professional development of all personnel under his/her direction, to include, but not limited to Vice-Principals, Deans, Teachers, Counselors, Coaches, Staff

Salary:

Negotiated based upon experience, education and qualifications

Application Process:

              Please send current résumé with cover letter to:

              John Galvan

Director, Office for Schools

Diocese of San Diego

              P.O. Box 85728

              San Diego, CA 92186-5728

                            or

              jgalvan@sdcatholic.org

Upon receipt of the above, applications will be reviewed, applicants may be called for interviews, and references contacted.  All acceptable candidates will be interviewed by the CCHS Selection Committee, chaired by the Director for Schools.

Deadline for Résumé /Letter of Interest:

Friday, April 16, 2021 or until the position is filled.