St. Jerome Parish School Principal

Job Description

St. Jerome Parish School Principal

St. Jerome Parish School in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is looking for a principal who will work
closely with the Pastor to renew the Catholic culture of the school and lead staff, students, and
families deeper into the richness of the Catholic faith and union with God. Vision for the
education and formation of our students is rooted in The Holy See's Teaching on Catholic
Schools, as overseen by Archbishop J. Michael, Miller, CSB, Secretary of the Congregation for
Catholic Education, as well as the traditional methods of instruction in Catholic Liberal
Education.
Position Overview:
The principal serves as the educational and administrative leader of the school, under the
support and leadership of the Pastor, and is in charge of the policies and procedures of the
school, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The principal is responsible for
maintaining a safe learning environment and that fosters growth in Catholic faith and life. In
collaboration with the Pastor, the Principal is responsible for curriculum, instructional leadership,
hiring and supervision of teaching staff and faculty, student life, discipline, and parent related
communications.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Upholding Primary Mission
Responsible for maintaining the mission of Catholic schools and ensuring fidelity to the
Magisterium.
Exhibits leadership of the school with joy, professionalism, and Christ-like service to
parents, students, and staff.
Manages, evaluates, and supervises the policies and procedures of the school, in union
with parish procedures and policies, in order to carry out the philosophy, mission, values
and goals of the parish school.
Ensures a safe, orderly environment that encourages high standards and student
responsibility and creates a high morale among staff and students.
Supervises the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and
observing classes on a regular basis.
Manages and oversees the development and implementation of curriculum, where
necessary, including the selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all
recommendations.
Supervises in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems
with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of Catholic
education.
Communication and Rapport
Maintains visibility with students, teachers, parents, and leadership committees of the
parish and school. Attends required meetings and school sponsored events.
Establishes a professional and respectful rapport with students and staff. Displays the
highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students,
parents, and parish and school personnel.
Communicates continuously and effectively with parents, seeking their support and
creating a cooperative relationship. Exhibit proactivity in meeting with parents on any
academic or disciplinary issues.
Completes all records, reports, and grading in a timely manner.
Supervises procedures for identifying needs of students including academic, health-
related, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Protects record confidentiality and information gained as part of exercising professional
duties and uses discretion in sharing such information with legal confines.
Prepares ongoing communication with faculty and weekly family newsletter.
Administration
Demonstrates strong leadership skills in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Enforces all uniform, tardy, and discipline policies so as to ensure an environment
focused on spiritual and academic growth.
Maintains procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school
records. Ensure that student records are complete, current, and accurate.
Establishes schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom
areas.
Meets regularly with the Pastor to communicate issues pertaining to the school.
Prepares annual calendar to include holidays, staff meetings, other social activities, and
annual class schedule and teaching assignments for each calendar year in conjunction
with the parish calendar.
Conducts teacher staff meetings to include organizational needs and ongoing formation
of staff.
Provides teacher classroom observations and regular feedback. Prepares annual
teacher evaluations.
Assess needs for ongoing formation of teachers and organize and execute training and
ongoing feedback.
Supervises and delegates assignments to administrative personnel as appropriate.

Specific Qualifications:
1. Must be a faithful practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
2. Strong leadership skills and human formation, particularly in communication.
3. Perseverance and patience in renewing a culture, under the full support of the Pastor.
4. Familiarity with, and appreciation of, Catholic Liberal Education curriculum and method
of instruction.
5. Familiarity with, and appreciation of, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd preferred.
6. Master's Degree preferred.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

About the Employer

Catholic Parish and School in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin