Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Job Description

Purpose of Position
The Superintendent acts as the educational leader of the Diocese of Knoxville Catholic schools. He/she provides counsel and recommendations for all Catholic school related business. He/she facilitates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote student formation in faith, academics, and co-curricular activities. He/she ensures the school programs align to the mission of the Catholic schools and the curricula conforms to a prescribed set of standards for effective Catholic schools. He/she oversees the selection of textbooks and other support resources for curriculum implementation. He/she shall serve as an instructional leader in personnel professional development and training in pedagogy, curriculum design and implementation. He/she shall evaluate effective curriculum implementation by analyzing relevant data, monitoring student performance data, and training teachers and principals. He/she will facilitate district level accreditation for the Catholic schools and complete special projects as assigned by the Chancellor/COO or recommended by the Bishop's Senior Leadership team in the overall administration and leadership of the Catholic schools in the Diocese.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions
• Functions as the Bishop's delegate for Catholic school education, representing the authority of the Bishop as provided by the Bishop of Knoxville.
• Serves as the direct report for the Presidents of the two diocesan high schools.
• Serves as a non-voting member of the high school's advisory boards or boards of trustees.
• Works as a special advisory with pastors and principals of parochial schools.
• Develops and articulates the Diocesan Mission, Vision, and Philosophy for Catholic School Education in the diocese.
• Fosters the Catholic ethos and identity of each school community, integrating beliefs and values into all facets of school life and learning (including the celebration and participation in Mass and other religious devotions).
• Promotes and coordinates faith and theological formation of administrators, teachers, staff, and students.
• Issues guidelines for the implementation of rules, regulations, and norms issued by the Bishop for all parish, diocesan, and regional schools and provides for the development of curriculum and the general advancement of the Catholic school system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of school law/educational law, legal codes, precedents, government regulations, and federal/state programs (i.e. Title programs, Educational Savings Account, ESA).
• Monitors compliance with diocesan norms and, when necessary, issues in writing, mandates requiring compliance in consultation with the Bishop and the Chancellor/COO.
• Identifies priority schools (at-risk) and strategically plans with the Chancellor/COO, CFO, and the Bishop's leadership team to support the school pastor, principal, or president.
• Provides the Office of the Bishop and the Bishop's Senior Leadership Team with an annual report of Catholic schools' statistics and current state.
• Maintains regular communication with the Chancellor/COO
• Oversee the implementation of the Safe Environment policies within the schools.
• Facilitates and promotes collective responsibility and accountability for student achievement and wellbeing.
• Willing to lead, take charge, and offer definitive opinions and directions.
• Has the ability to make administrative decisions in accordance with federal and state laws, diocesan regulation, and school system policies and procedures.
• Serves as a consultant for parishes/schools regarding school expansion and new construction.
• Conducts or attends such educational meetings and conferences that relate to the welfare and improvement of the school system.
• Handles confidential and sensitive matters necessitating discretion.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Performs additional tasks as requested by the Bishop or Chancellor/COO.
For a complete job description please visit our website: https://dioknox.org/employment
To apply, email your cover letter and resume to mlentz@dioknox.org

About the Employer

Living Our Roman Catholic Faith in East Tennessee.