Principal

Job Description

All applicants MUST apply for the position through the Archdiocese of Chicago, using the link below:

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CAT1022CABP/JobBoard/209cd13b-e882-4692-b7e6-c14fb3c9f798/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=77fd3341-1963-4883-affd-939c7f180cfa

General Responsibilities

The principal serves the school in a professional manner and acts in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings. The principal ensures that the school is integral to the mission of evangelization of the parish/archdiocese by giving witness to Gospel living, spiritual and educational development, and a deepening of the faith in all members of the local community.

Catholic Identity and Culture

- Promotes and facilitates an environment which fosters the Catholic identity of the school.
- Ensures that the faculty is well established, able to teach and witness to the Catholic faith, and meets all catechetical requirements.
- Fosters a positive, welcoming school culture that encourages Christian treatment and communication amongst stakeholders.
- Encourages active participation of stakeholders in prayer, liturgies, service, and the greater life of the parish.
- Promotes parent/guardian partnerships in advancing the mission of the school and the ministry of Catholic education.
- Models' professionalism and Catholic values

Academic Excellence

- Ensures all students are engaged in appropriate and rigorous academic learning.
- Ensures that instruction meets archdiocesan standards.
- Oversees the recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation of all teachers and staff.
- Develops and implements school improvement goals.
- Ensures accuracy of student performance (through various forms) and that assessment data is utilized to promote quality teaching and learning.
- Fosters practices to ensure quality learning for students of diverse backgrounds, including various socio-economic groups, students with defined learning needs, and English language learners.
- Oversees co-curricular activities (extended school day, sports, activity clubs) ensuring that the programs are compliant with local and archdiocesan policies.

School Viability

- Ensures that the school meets all compliance requirements set forth by the Archdiocese and any/all other relevant agencies, e.g., ISBE, etc.
- Works with a local business manager/Operations Director to develop, implement, and monitor the school budget.
- Works with the local business manager/Operations Director to implement scholarship programs and the Archdiocesan financial aid tool.
- Constructs and implements a targeted marketing and enrollment plan for the school.

General Administration

- Develops appropriate handbooks for school families and school staff.
Ensures the presence, quality, and functionality of the local school board.
- Maintains a positive relationship and open lines of communication with the pastor and OCS staff.
- Ensures that all staff and volunteers adhere to archdiocesan child protection policies.
- Identifies, encourages, and mentors future school leaders.
- Maintains accurate local files and records for each student and employee.
- Ensures the school environment is safe, clean, and healthy.
- Attends archdiocesan and local meetings, as required.

Requirements

- Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Master's degree (or higher) in school administration or related field.
State certification in school administration.
- Archdiocesan Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE).
- At least three years (full-time) prior experience in education as a teacher or administrator (Catholic school preferred).

All applicants MUST apply for the position through the Archdiocese of Chicago, using the link below:

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/CAT1022CABP/JobBoard/209cd13b-e882-4692-b7e6-c14fb3c9f798/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=77fd3341-1963-4883-affd-939c7f180cfa

About the Employer

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School, a twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon regional school in the Archdiocese of Chicago, unites four sponsoring parishes in placing Christ at the center of life and learning. Grounded in Gospel values and committed to academic excellence, CJB forms saints and scholars through rigorous, innovative education and strong family partnership. We invite a visionary, faith-filled leader to strengthen and sustain our Catholic identity, cultivate excellence in faculty and students, and confidently lead our vibrant community into a future defined by faith, academic distinction, and joyful discipleship.