Middle School Principal (Grades 5-8)

DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE

Job Description

PRINCIPAL WITHIN A UNIFIED SYSTEM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Approved by the Diocesan Bishop and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools

• Approved by the President and Dean

• A practicing Catholic

• A demonstrated commitment to Catholic schools

• Master's degree with courses in school administration

• Certified or certifiable in administration by the State of Wisconsin

• At least three years of successful teaching in Catholic schools or similar experience

• Working knowledge of current Church documents related to Catholic schools

RESPONSIBLE TO:

President and Dean

RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Catholic Identity

A. Responsible for promoting Catholic identity and values within his or her building.

B. Encourages the development of a faith community within the school.

C. Keeps current with Church teachings.

D. Maintains religious certification according to diocesan policies.

E. Monitors faculty compliance with diocesan religious-certification requirements.

II. Personnel

A. Recruits, interviews and recommends for hiring to the President all professional and support staff, full- and part-time.

1. Assigns teachers and support staff based on job descriptions.

2. Orients staff on an annual basis.

3. Gives special orientation to new staff members.

4. Hires substitute teachers from a list approved by the President.

5. Keeps personnel records accurate and up-to-date.

B. Implements the diocesan supervision and evaluation procedure for all teachers, both full- and part-time. Uses a system-approved procedure for the supervision of support staff.

C. Provides for the professional growth and development of the staff.

1. Schedules and conducts regular faculty meetings.

2. Provides in-service opportunities in cooperation with other administrators in faith development, academics and school programs.

3. With other administrators; develops, updates and promulgates a system handbook for staff.

III. Instructional Program

A. Develops with the administrative team the philosophy and mission for the system, which is submitted to the President for approval.

B. Works on the development of a unified curriculum for the entire system.

C. Provides for the continuous monitoring of school programs.

D. Reviews and studies the results of the testing programs providing input as to the test results' impact upon the school programs.

IV. Students

A. Promotes a safe Catholic environment where students experience the Gospel message.

B. Provides for an assessment of religious, academic, cultural, social, physical and emotional growth of the students.

1. Provides effective communication regarding pupil progress and needs.

2. Provides guidance and discipline services.

3. Maintains accurate school records.

4. With other administrators: develop, update and annually promulgate a system handbook for students and parents.

V. Management

A. Gives input on the budget to the President.

B. Monitors budgetary allocations and gives regular reports to the President.

C. Maintains an inventory of all equipment, supplies and materials.

1. With the approval of the President, purchases equipment and materials needed.

2. Maintains and provides for adequate storage.

D. Operates the school plant in accordance with federal and state law, fire regulations and local building code.

1. Recommends necessary modifications of building to President.

2. Supervises and directs custodial and maintenance service.

3. Assures a high standard of cleanliness, lighting and heating for safety and comfort with the school.

E. Supervises the activities of school personnel under his or her direct command.

1. Monitors staff compliance with the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People as defined in the Diocese of La Crosse Safe Environment Program.

2. Recruits, and recommends for hire to the President, auxiliary personnel needed.

3. Oversees the completion of any federal, state or diocesan forms as requested by the President.

4. Prepares the schedules for his or her building in cooperation with the other administrators.

F. Carries out all diocesan policies as well as local policies.

VI. Professional Development

A. Keeps active in relevant professional organizations (e.g., NCEA, WCRIS).

B. Maintains administrator's license.

C. Seeks continuously to improve professional performance.

D. Seeks information regarding developments in administration and educational innovations.

E. Keeps updated on federal, state and local laws, regulations and programs as applicable to Catholic schools.