Alliance for Catholic Education
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
The President upon the recommendation of the Superintendent supported by the
Search Committee, appoints the Principal. The Principal reports to the President
and to the Superintendent of Schools. In the absence of the President, the
Principal is the presiding Executive Officer of the School. The Principal has both
authority and responsibility for the daily operation of the school in the following
areas:
The responsibilities of the principal include, but are not limited to, the following:
Catholic Identity:
1. Assists the President in visible, spiritual leadership of the school
community including staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
2. Works with the Diocesan Schools Office and school leadership team to
ensure that the school and its employees are guided and driven by a
clearly communicated mission statement, by Catholic Identity rooted in
Gospel values, and by the sacramental life of the Church.
3. Ensures that faith formation classes, faith-based programs and Campus
Ministry activities reflect the school’s commitment to faith formation,
academic excellence, and service.
Administrative:
1. In alignment with Diocesan policy, policies and procedures that impact the
school on a daily basis, such as assignments, tardiness, credits for
graduation, discipline, and attendance. Ensures that appropriate student
management and disciplinary procedures are established and put into effect.
2. Establishes procedures for school safety with respect to emergency
protocols such as fire drills and lockdowns that adhere to federal and state
guidelines that have been approved by Homeland Security and local law
enforcement.
3. In conjunction with the school’s administrative staff as well as the Director of
Counseling, oversees the maintenance of accurate records including student
grades and attendance.
4. In conjunction with the school’s administrative staff as well as the Director of
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Athletics, oversees all student activities and athletics, including eligibility for
participation.
5. In conjunction with the Vice President of Financial Operations, participates in
the annual budgeting process and fundraising activities. .
6. Supervises the budgeting and spending of money such as Nonpublic
funding, educational materials, and equipment
7. Represents the school and its community at all times and is cognizant of that
responsibility.
Academics:
1. Designs, in cooperation with the professional staff, the Academic Programs
of the school, ensuring its relevance, rigor, and relationship to current
educational programs and best practices.
2. Motivates, inspires, and supports the faculty and students to reach their full
potential. Arranges for the assignment of teachers, the purchase of
educational materials and equipment, and the scheduling of courses and
related activities. Acts as an instructional leader advising faculty as to best
pedagogical practices.
3. Ensures the school has a clearly articulated and rigorous curriculum
which is aligned with the Diocese of Paterson Schools Office standards,
current skills, and Gospel values, implemented by qualified faculty and
staff through effective classroom instruction that reflect the highest
possible standards.
4. Ensures the school uses school-wide assessment methods with data
analysis and practices to document student learning and program
effectiveness to make student performance transparent and to inform the
continuous review of the curriculum and the improvement of instructional
practices.
5. Ensures the school provides programs and services that align with the
mission to enrich the academic programs and support the development of
student and family life through parents/guardians and school staff, i.e.,
guidance, behavior management, co-curricular, extra-curricular activities,
etc.
Development:
1. Supports the President and Vice President of Financial Operations in the
development of a comprehensive plan for institutional advancement based
on a compelling mission through communications, marketing, enrollment
management, and donor cultivation and development.
2. Visibly participates in the life of the school, particularly admissions,
extracurricular activities and fundraising.
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3. In conjunction with school personnel, develops the criteria for admission to
the school and determines the admission of students based on these criteria
in conjunction with the Director of Enrollment, Director of Guidance, the Vice
President of Financial Operations, and the President.
Supervision:
1. Interviews and hires all members of the teaching faculty and support staff
with the approval of the President. Initiates any necessary dismissal of the
above-mentioned personnel following Diocesan guidelines.
2. Supervises and evaluates faculty and faculty support staff in the execution
of their prescribed roles within the school community. Professional
development, skills training, mentoring, and thoughtful instruction and
collaboration characterize these activities in the service of the school’s
mission, vision, and philosophy.
3. Annually reviews the faculty and parent/student handbooks to ensure
clarity, and transparency, in regard to expectations on roles, responsibilities
and accountabilities of the teaching faculty and support staff.
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$170,000 commensurate with
qualifications and experience.