Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Job Description

Job title Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Accountable to Bishop
Job Purpose
The Superintendent of Catholic schools, appointed by the bishop, is the chief administrative officer of the Catholic School Office and of programs, which come under the jurisdiction of the Catholic School Office. The Superintendent works to enhance and strengthen the ministry of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Jefferson City.

Duties and responsibilities
Consistent with the vision and mission of the Catholic Center, contributes to a positive and healthy work environment for the staff at the Center
Articulates a statement of philosophy, goals, and objectives of Catholic school education and to assist schools in implementing these guiding principles
As the bishop's delegate, signs contracts of all principals to insure their correct form and usage (Consistent with the Diocesan Contracts form)
Meets regularly with the Coordinator of Religious Education, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry, and other appropriate diocesan Catholic Center staff, in order to better coordinate the work of pastors, principals and teachers
Keeps in close communication with the Missouri Catholic Conference
Provides assistance to principals regarding the accessibility and contents of government programs and school law issues
Coordinates preparation programs and/or internship experiences for potential administrators
Establishes a means to provide accurate statistics regarding pupils, personnel, and other school data
Serves as the Catholic School Office representative to Diocesan Excellence in Education Fund (DEEF)
Keeps the whole community, Catholics and others, informed of contributions of Catholic education, as well as important developments

Responsibilities Superintendent
Facilitates communication and coordination between the diocesan school office and the local schools
Assists schools in implementing the guiding principles related to philosophy, goals and objectives of Catholic school education
Studies educational trends and advises the Diocesan Education Council Diocesan School Advisory Board as appropriate and helpful
Provides the Bishop and the Local Church community regular reports concerning the schools and other information, as deemed helpful and important
Provides and coordinates an annual catechetical leadership institute in collaboration with Coordinator of Religious Education and Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Assists principals with administrative and supervisory concerns
Communicates and works with pastors regarding schools and related issues
Provides, as necessary or as requested by the bishop, special Catholic school assistance to newly assigned pastors as they assume responsibility for a parish school
Provides in-service sessions for school advisory boards in the functions, duties, and responsibilities of Catholic school boards
Reviews and approves new or substantially revised constitutions and by-laws of school advisory boards and home-school associations
Serves on the corporate boards of diocesan high schools
Provides procedures for interviewing and hiring teacher and principal applicants and coordinates the diocesan interview process for the superintendent's approval of principal applicants
Provides diocesan orientation for principals new to the diocese
Provides procedures for regular evaluation of school principals
Maintains school administrator personnel files - active and inactive
Regularly meets and communicates with the principals of all Catholic schools in the diocese
Coordinates and encourages the efforts of all leaders engaged in this educational ministry
Responds to mail, phone, and e-mail queries in a timely manner
Coordinates formal orientation for teachers new to the diocese
Performs other duties as assigned
Creates a folder outlining and describing the aforementioned duties and responsibilities and updates it regularly (at least annually)

Qualifications
Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
Thorough understanding of the nature and purpose of Catholic schools and the teaching mission of the Roman Catholic Church
At least a master's degree in school administration (doctorate preferred)
Five to seven years of experience in Catholic school leadership
Familiarity with multi-cultural settings
Spanish language proficiency helpful
Record of proven leadership ability and accomplishment

Employee Classification
Exempt
Full-time

About the Employer

Embracing the spirituality of stewardship, and co-responsibility, we aim to support parishes as centers of charity and mercy.