Green Bay Area Catholic Education, Inc (GRACE) is looking for an Interim Principal for the 2026-27 school year at St. Bernard Catholic School on the east side of Green Bay.
The GRACE Principal is responsible for ensuring rigorous and standards-aligned teaching and learning while establishing and maintaining a positive culture for students, staff and families. The Principal provides visionary leadership while ensuring a rigorous education for all students and ensures that students reach academic goals and feel supported socially and emotionally. The Principal manages all aspects of the school-level budgeting process, as well as efforts to drive school improvement and oversees daily school operations. The Principal ensures there is collaborative, two-way communication between families and staff and seeks out feedback from the community on ways to improve the school community. The Principal supervises and evaluates school personnel and provides regular feedback and professional learning opportunities to drive improvement.
Core Responsibilities
Provide educational leadership and administrative direction to the school
Develop, implement, and evaluate academic programs that support student learning and achievement
Supervise, evaluate, and support all staff members to ensure a positive and productive work environment
Communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, and community stakeholders to build and maintain positive relationships
Develop and manage the school budget and resources to ensure financial stability and support academic programs
Ensure compliance with all Diocese, state and federal laws and regulations related to education
Create and maintain a safe and positive school environment that supports student learning and well-being
Oversee attendance, behavior management, counseling, guidance, and other student support services, provide individual academic and personal counseling to students and parents,
Coordinate the maintenance and operation of the school facility; assure proper management, maintenance, and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Direct the implementation of staff development and in-service training; update staff on revised policies and procedures and implement changes
Interview, select, direct, evaluate, and supervise contracted and non-contracted personnel; assign faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives
Regular, punctual and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.
Education
Prefer Master's degree in Education administration of related field but minimum of Bachelor''s Degree required
WI DPI Principal licensure
Experience
Previous school leadership experience preferred
Core Competencies
Extraordinary oral and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong moral values and mission-driven work ethic
Outgoing, creative, and enthusiastic personality
Demonstrate accountability for job performance
Ability to effectively manage conflict and resolve issues
Experience with school budgeting and resource allocation
Knowledge of state and federal education regulations
Ability to grow enrollment
Proven track record of improving student academic performance
Experience in community engagement and public relations
Familiarity with educational technology and digital learning tools
Other:
Catholic Statement of Beliefs:
Employees agree to not contradict Church teachings.
Employees are asked to respect and support Catholic Statement of Beliefs.
Support GRACE
Support GRACE's mission of Catholic education
Represent GRACE in a positive, professional manner when interacting with students, families, colleagues, and the community.
Demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and sound judgment in all decisions and actions.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with organizational policy and legal requirements.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, and frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk. The employee will use the hands to feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 40 pounds. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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