Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
4/6/2025

Location:
Epiphany Catholic School (Normal)

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until FilledJob Title: Principal
Location: Epiphany School Normal, IL
Reports to: Pastor
Job Type: Full-time

Epiphany Catholic Grade School is currently seeking a Principal to serve the mission of growing disciples. Our school is a religious community "where faith and knowledge flourish" that seeks to foster personal growth and academic excellence. Employment in and by the Catholic Church is substantially different from secular employment. A principal must conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with and supportive of the mission of the Church. His/her behavior must not violate the faith, morals, laws, policies, or regulations of the Catholic Church or the Diocese of Peoria. It is required that the principal be an active, participating Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.

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How to Apply

• Submit your application - Application open until position is filled.

About the Role

• Supervise teachers, staff, and students and support our mission of growing disciples.
• Nurture a learning environment that cultivates intellectual, spiritual, and emotional development.
• Foster the school faith community in the context of the larger parish faith community.
• Ensure successful teaching and learning within a safe and welcoming environment for teachers, staff, and students.
• Establish effective relationships with teachers, staff, parents, and students through excellent communication.
• Motivate teachers and students to do exemplary work.
• Articulate the school's mission and philosophy to teachers, staff, parents, and members of the parish community.

What You Will Do

• Administration
  • Ensure cooperation and compliance with the policies and regulations of the Diocese of Peoria, the Office of Catholic Schools, and the local parish/school.
  • Comply with the policies, directives, and regulations for nonpublic schools as provided by the State of Illinois.
  • Establish clear job position descriptions.
  • Recruit, interview, and recommend teachers and staff for initial employment.
  • Make recommendations to the pastor regarding continued employment of all teachers and school staff.
  • Hire and supervise substitute teachers.
  • Direct the work of teachers and school staff.
  • Ensure the completion of required background checks for all employees and volunteers.
  • Provide school staff (aides, cafeteria workers, etc.) with an annual summary of benefits.
  • Develop and maintain communications among all groups associated with the school: teachers, students, school staff, parish staff, education commission, parents, parishioners, diocesan staff, and local public school officials.
  • Interpret educational goals and school policy.
  • Assist the education commission in the development and/or revision of school policy through strategic planning.
  • Formulate the annual school budget with representatives of the education commission and the parish finance committee.
  • Coordinate programming and special services with local public school officials.
  • Review and order materials requested by teaching staff.
  • Attend required meetings. This includes meetings of the parish council, finance committee, education commission, regional and diocesan principal meetings.
  • Promote interaction and cooperation with the principals within the region and diocese.
  • Meet with the pastor to review and coordinate school ministry with that of the greater parish community.
  • Confer with the pastor about appropriate administrative concerns.
  • Supervise daily operation and maintenance of the school.
  • Maintain accurate files of all teachers, school staff, school policies, and student records.
  • Update parent/student and faculty handbooks.
  • Maintain up-to-date personnel files.
  • Ensure the health and safety of the students.

• Supervision of Students
  • Provide and demonstrate a caring relationship with all students.
  • Know the backgrounds, abilities, and special needs of all students.
  • Ensure the health and safety of all students.
  • Direct and support recruitment and registration of new students.
  • Direct and support teachers in establishing an appropriate discipline philosophy for the school.
  • Direct and support teachers in coordinating student activities such as field trips, school programs, student retreats, school service projects, etc.
  • Direct and support teachers in pupil evaluations, assessments, and coordination of parent-teacher conferences.
  • Handle special disciplinary cases referred by the teachers.

• Supervision of Instructional Programs and Professional Growth
  • Provide for growth, development, and evaluation of teachers and school staff.
  • Coordinate curriculum and schedules.
  • Provide for curriculum evaluation and development.
  • Work with teachers to determine effective curriculum approaches and methodology of teaching.
  • Work with teachers to design staff development programs.
  • Assist teachers in designing appropriate classroom assessments and analyzing all school standardized test data.
  • Visit classrooms to affirm and assist teachers in developing their teaching skills.
  • Provide orientation and ongoing mentorships for new teachers and school staff.
  • Provide leadership through teacher meetings, teacher in-services, and other forms of communication.
  • Formally evaluate teachers and school staff on an annual basis. Provide for discussion and goal-setting during annual evaluation process.
  • Supervise and assist in determining special student needs for referral to qualified personnel: i.e., psychologists, physicians, and/or special education teachers.

• Faith Leadership
  • Give priority to fostering the school faith community in the context of the larger parish faith community.
  • Involve members of the school faith community in events that will enhance their spirituality.
  • Foster quality interpersonal relationships in an atmosphere of Christian love and concern.
  • Be a servant leader to the entire school faith community.
  • Emphasize the Catholic mission and philosophy of the school.
  • Develop a pool of volunteers from parents and parishioners.

• Public Relations
  • Disseminate information through bulletins, letters, websites, conferences, education commission, open houses, parish events, etc.
  • Direct overall marketing program for the school, both within and outside the parish community.
  • Direct efforts of the school to secure grants, entitlements, endowments, and refunds.

What You Need

• Catholic faith, professed and practicing
• Master's degree
• Illinois professional educator license
• Endorsements in teaching and administration
• Approval of the Superintendent of Schools

What You Will Get

• Our goal at Epiphany School is for you to have a rewarding career.
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000, based on skills and experience
• The salary offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to: job level, market, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, training, and other department needs.
• We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being, including:
  • Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Retirement savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance