Principal

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Principal is employed by the Board of Directors to serve as the primary religious and educational leader of the school. As the spiritual leader, the Principal is expected to nurture the faith development of students by providing opportunities for spiritual growth. As the educational leader, the principal is responsible for the development and implementation of the curriculum, promoting academic excellence by students, hiring and supervising members of the faculty and staff, and providing for the ongoing professional development of the faculty and staff. As the school's religious leader and educational leader, the Principal plays a leadership role in representing the school to parents and prospective parents, to Catholic institutions and authorities, to school districts, to state and local government agencies, and to the community in general.

The Principal has the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the school. The Principal implements the policies and directives of the Board of Directors, attends meetings of the Board as requested, and is directly supervised by the President of the Board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum and Instruction

recruit qualified candidates for faculty positions
supervise and at least annually evaluate members of the faculty and staff
develop and implement a schedule of regular professional staff development to maintain and increase pedagogical and subject-area competencies
consult with and advise individual members of the faculty regarding instructional practices, classroom management, school procedures and parent and student relations
provides collaborative leadership in the development and implementation of a curriculum that promotes academic excellence in accordance with state curricular standards and consistent with Catholic teaching and tradition
schedules and classes and services
Spiritual Life

ensure that school ministry activities occur regularly, including liturgical celebrations and observance of feast days
collaborate with leaders in local parishes regarding liturgies, preparation for the sacraments, religious education and service opportunities
maintain a safe and welcoming school environment conducive to study, prayer and service

Students

provide opportunities and maintain expectations for student participation in activities in service to church and community, co-and extracurricular activities, and leadership within the school community generally
establish and maintain clear expectations regarding student behavior, consistent with the student handbook and the student code of conduct
maintain and administer student records, including academic records, health records, and behavior records
provide programs and services to support students in their post-secondary aspirations, including college admissions

Community Relations

coordinate student recruitment efforts and communication with parents of prospective students
coordinate public relations activities and public appearances on behalf of the school, draft and/or approve press releases issued by the school, and serve as spokesperson for the school
communicate on a frequent and regular basis with parents regarding school matters
communicate with local school districts and with the New York State Education Department regarding matters of shared concern, including student transportation, services for students with disabilities, statewide testing, athletics and co- and extracurricular activities
communicate with state and local health authorities, as needed, regarding public health matters affecting the school community
maintain a visible presence in all aspects of the school

General Administration

Human Resources

recruit qualified candidates for non-instructional staff positions
maintain a record of applications for employment, written documentation of reference-checks, and documentation of hiring decisions
maintain a personnel file for each individual employee which shall include copies of letters of offer of employment, evaluations and other supervisory documents, and correspondence regarding employment matters
supervise and at least annually evaluates members of the non-instructional staff, maintaining a record of such evaluation in the individual employees' respective personnel files
advise the President of the Board of Directors of concerns regarding employee performance

Finances

in collaboration with the Treasurer of the Board of Directors, prepare the annual budget for consideration by the Board of Directors
manage the annual budget and serve as a responsible steward of the school's resources
provide visible leadership within the school community in support of the school's fundraising and enrollment efforts

Facilities

oversee the use of school facilities
advise the Board of Directors regarding the safety, use and maintenance needs of school facilities

Board Relations

report directly to the President of the Board of Directors and communicates in a timely manner with the President as appropriate
provide written reports to the Board of Directors prior to meetings of the Board
attend meetings of the Board of Directors, and provide updates regarding communication to and relations with state and local government agencies, local school districts, the Diocese of Rochester and other Catholic institutions
implement policies and decisions of the Board of Directors within the school community and represent those policies and decisions in the larger community as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform the duties of the Principal, one must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge and ability required by the position. The Principal must be a practicing Roman Catholic with an ongoing commitment to formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development.

About the Employer

Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate provides a quality college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition. Students are instructed in the classic liberal arts and sciences. The Board of Directors and faculty share a unity of purpose with parents to foster the intellectual and moral development of students. Christian values are the foundation basic to all our endeavors and they form the principles to which Tyburn Academy adheres.