Vice Principal (Classical, Traditional, Catholic TK-12)

Job Description

Vice Principal Position
St. Joseph Academy

Overview
St. Joseph Academy, a classical education institution (TK-12) dedicated to forming virtuous scholars through rigorous academics centered on combining faith, reason, and Catholic principles (https://www.sjaclassical.org/), seeks a mission-driven. Vice Principal. This multi-faceted senior leadership role serves as a thought partner to the President and leadership team, ensuring operational excellence, student success, and alignment with the school's classical education mission.

Primary Responsibilities
The Vice Principal will:
• Oversee Student Discipline and Success:
• Manage student discipline and behavior, fostering a culture of respect and virtue.
• Implement and enforce school policies consistently and fairly.
• Monitor attendance, address truancy, and promote regular engagement.
• Support student achievement through data analysis and targeted interventions.
• Lead Teacher Management:
• Supervise the Director of Elementary Teachers, Director of Middle School Teachers, and Director of High School Teachers.
• Support the President in daily school operations, ensuring smooth execution of academic and administrative functions.
• Facilitate teacher and staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Provide Instructional Leadership:
• Observe classroom instruction and offer actionable feedback to improve teaching quality.
• Facilitate training and professional development focused on classical education pedagogy and best practices.
• Support the implementation of curriculum standards rooted in classical liberal arts.
• Collaborate on school improvement initiatives to elevate academic outcomes.
• Engage with Stakeholders:
• Communicate school policies, events, and updates to families.
• Address parent concerns and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
• Participate in hiring processes, contributing to the recruitment of mission-aligned staff.
• Analyze and Act on Data:
• Analyze student achievement data to inform instructional strategies and interventions.
• Collaborate with leadership to set and achieve academic goals.

Optional Responsibilities
Based on the candidate's skills, interests, and capacity, the role may include:
• Managing and liaising with the Parent Teacher Association to strengthen community ties.
• Overseeing the Athletics Director to support extracurricular programs.
• Collaborating with the Accreditation Liaison on academic goals and learning outcomes.
• Coordinating professional development opportunities to enhance staff expertise.
• Teaching part-time in a subject area aligned with the candidate's expertise.
• Providing leadership input on campus ministry and retreat efforts to nurture spiritual growth.
• Assisting the Learning Center lead with counseling or administrative support for student needs.

Qualifications
• Advanced degree in education, administration, or related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, preferably in classical or Catholic education.
• Strong understanding of classical education principles and pedagogy.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and implement evidence-based strategies.
• Commitment to the mission and values of St. Joseph's Academy.

Application Process
Interested candidates should complete the application on: https://www.sjaclassical.org/careers. Please include a resume, cover letter and reference. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About the Employer

St. Joseph Academy was established in response to the Second Vatican Council's call for greater lay witness in contemporary society. Teaching in accordance with the Magisterium of the Church, our mission is to form young men and women who, committed to live by Catholic principles, will transform and advance human culture. We aim to accomplish this by offering a traditional learning environment that blends faith and reason in educating the whole child.

Man was created by God in His image and likeness and therefore is destined for Him who is infinite perfection. In the spirit of the Divine Master, amidst a world of material possession, the mission of St. Joseph Academy is to prepare the child for what he must be and for what he must do here on earth, in order to gain the sublime end for whi