School Principal

Job Description

Candidates must be practicing Roman Catholics, committed to the mission of Catholic education who possess:
New York State certification in School Administration and Supervision or the equivalent.
A master's degree conferred by a college or university registered by the New York State Board of Regents or accredited by an appropriate regional accrediting agency.
An Initial Certificate of Faith Formation or be eligible to begin such certification upon employment.
A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Catholic, private or public school setting.
Job Description (Summary Level):
The principal as spiritual and academic leader collaborates with all stakeholders to develop, articulate, and implement the mission of the school fostering a strong Catholic identity.
As the school leader, the principal will
Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission and vision which fosters a high-quality education, academic success and the well-being of each student.
Collaborate with parish clergy and academy faculty to foster a strong Catholic identity through the Academy's mission.
Collaborate with the board of trustees, specifically with the board chair, to continually improve the educational experiences of the students and work environment of the faculty.
Strive for equity of educational opportunity and culturally responsive practices to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
The assessment to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
Develop and support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and Develop and support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and success and well-being of students and all stakeholders.
Foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
Engage families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
Manage school operations and resources to ensure a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for all stakeholders while also ensuring the Academy's long-term financial sustainability.
Act as an agent of continuous improvement to promote the Academy's success and that of each student in our care.

About the Employer

Our fundamental task at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy is to educate the whole person. We are dedicated to excellence in education and to the spiritual development of our students within the framework of the Sacred Scripture and Tradition of the Catholic Church. We strive to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, Christian values, and community service.