Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
2/21/2025

Location:
Saint Viator High School

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
04/30/2025
Job Title: Principal
Department: Administration
Reports to: President
Job Purpose:
The Principal serves as the educational leader of Saint Viator High School, responsible for the day-to-day educational program of the School, overall academic administration, management, and operation of the school. The Principal upholds the mission and values of Catholic education, fostering a faith-based environment that encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development among students.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership in alignment with the Catholic mission of the School, promoting an environment that nurtures academic achievement, moral integrity, and spiritual growth.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum to ensure high standards of academic excellence, integrating Catholic teachings throughout.
• Serve as chair of the admissions committee, make final decisions regarding student admissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and the broader community, promoting a collaborative and supportive School culture.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate faculty and staff, fostering professional development and creating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Assign faculty regarding class loads, committee work, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Manage direct reports, fostering growth and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, conducting regular performance evaluations, and providing constructive feedback.
• Support the social, emotional, and spiritual development of students, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment conducive to learning.
• Serve as the primary contact for parent(s) when dealing with academic and discipline concerns and issues.
• Collaborate with the Board and administration to develop and manage the School budget, ensuring financial sustainability and effective resource allocation.
• Determine budgetary needs for the instructional and academic needs of the School and approve all academic and instructional related expenditures.
• Enforce School policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as diocesan guidelines.
• Manage academic records, reporting procedures, and School statistics.
• Serve as a member of the Disciplinary Review Board and assume the responsibility, in consultation with appropriate personnel, to enforce decisions regarding dismissal of students for academic and/or disciplinary reasons.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the School, effectively communicating with all stakeholders through various channels, including newsletters, social media, and community events.
• Encourage spiritual and faith formation activities, promoting the integration of Catholic values in daily School life.
• Develop and implement crisis management plans, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
• Work closely with the director of the summer school program in establishing curriculum, scheduling, and staffing.
• Coordinate the Querbes Scholars program, Scanlan Center, and STEM program.
• Serve as the liaison with Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute offering online courses to students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field. A degree in Theology or Pastoral Ministry is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in educational leadership, preferably in a Catholic school setting.
• Personal support of Saint Viator High School's mission and vision, exercises good judgment, personal integrity, and maturity.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; must support Catholic teachings and values.

Skills and Abilities:

• Project a positive image of Saint Viator High School and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Knowledge of current educational practices and trends, particularly in Catholic education.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse educational environment.

Working Environment:

• Flexible hours required, including nights and weekends, to meet the demands of the defined events and activities on the School calendar.
• Engagement with students, families, and the broader community.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard; and reach with hands and arms.
• Moderate lifting is required.

About Saint Viator High School:
Saint Viator High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory community of learning called to provide religious formation and an academic program of excellence to young men and women. Guided by the Viatorian mission, all Saint Viator graduates are equipped to discern who God wants them to be, discover what the world needs, and transform the communities they encounter.

Salary range $100,000-$150,000
Email resume to svhssearch@saintviator.com