STL High School Principal

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy  

St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title: High School Principal

Department: St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To: Director of Schools

FLSA Status: Exempt – 10 month position

Salary Grade: 10C ($67,258- $79,042-$90,802)/year

Approved Date: 7/1/2022

SUMMARY 

Exercises general responsibility for the development and implementation of diocesan policies and school policies. Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of secondary school by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  * Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1. Provides a faith-filled, culture-based, learning community that promotes the mission, vision, and values of St. Labre.  

2. Leads continuous, targeted, and meaningful professional development support of faith, culture, and academic development of the school community. 

3. Leads with interpersonal and communication skill, social-emotional insight and understanding of all students’ and staff members’ backgrounds and culture.

4. Facilitate the implementation of the curriculum, monitor student growth through assessments, and support ongoing pedagogical strategies that support effective instruction.

5. Leads an environment that promotes shared leadership, collaborative decision making, and staff empowerment that is responsive to the needs of students, school, and community. 

6. Recruits and makes recommendations for hiring/assigning school staff and  provides them with effective leadership and evaluation of their performance.

7. Supervises teachers and instructional aides.

8. Cultivates an inclusive, caring, safe, and supportive school community that meets the spirituality, cultural, and academic needs of each student.  

1. Ensures equity and fairness while being culturally responsive.  

2. Develop and implement student policies and address student misconduct in a fair, positive, and unbiased manner. 

9. Develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel that nurtures the development of the students’ faith, culture, and academic growth. 

10. Engage families and the community in meaningful, respectful ways to develop a shared partnership between the school, families, and community.  

1. Provides reports to the advisory board monthly and attends advisory meetings. 

2. Communicates regularly and openly with community, parents, students, and staff about the needs, concerns, and accomplishments of students.

3. Regularly attends school sponsored/sports events and extra-curricular activities.

4. Collaborates with administrative and school support to manage school operations and resources most effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of the students and staff.   

5. Strategically manage the school budget and resources to optimize the professional capacity of the school.

11. Act as an agent of continuous improvement to promote student success and well-being. 

1. Facilitates school improvement through a planned process of short and long-term goal setting with the school faculty and staff, parents and community members. 

2. Complies with and implements applicable federal, state, county, tribal, school, and diocesan policies and regulations.

3. Evaluates and assists in the revision of school policies and procedures, as needed. 

12.  Plans and directs building maintenance. Insures that problems concerning the maintenance of the       building, that might affect the health, safety, and well-being of the students, and staff, are brought to the attention of the Director of Schools.

1. Attends professional meetings and diocesan meetings.

2. Continue to develop as a faith-based, culturally responsive educational leader through reflection and staying abreast of current educational research and trends.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Directly supervises 20 to 35 employees.  Carries out supervisory and management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

Master's degree (M. A.) in education or equivalent; and three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Models the school’s mission, vision, and core values in aspects of leadership.

2. Effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Strong organizational and management skills.

4. Effective interpersonal skills.

5. Maintains confidentiality.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.

7. Ability to deal effectively with conflict, questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.

8. Willingness to continue professional learning as required according to school guidelines.

9. Has a desire to work with secondary students.

10. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.

11. Has a strong commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.

12. Is respectful and supportive of Native Americans and their cultures. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Appropriate Montana Certification

Valid Montana drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.