Principal

Description School Name:

St. Mary Star of the

Sea Catholic School Location:

515 Wisconsin Ave, Oceanside

CA 92054

Employment Type:

Full Time FLSA Status:

Exempt Salary Range:

$80k-$95K per year, commensurate with experience Deadline for

Resume/Letter of Interest:

Sunday, June 7 or until the position is filled. The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified, experienced, and transformational educational leader who is deeply committed to furthering the development of the faith life and academic excellence of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School, a single-classroom preschool through 8th-grade parish school located in Oceanside, California. The school currently has an enrollment of approximately 161 students, preschool through 8th grade. To learn more about St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School, visit: https://stmarystars.com/ St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School's mission is grounded in Catholic principles and tradition that provides a rigorous, differentiated, and faith-based education that promotes the development of the whole child and empowers all students to live in the image of Christ by being active members of the church, lifelong learners, and stewards of our local and global communities. The principal, as a delegate of the Pastor and the Diocese, under the immediate supervision of the pastor, has immediate responsibility for implementing the school's philosophy and vision in its regular operations. A school principal has the responsibility to: Implement the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the school in its regular operations Administer the total school program Supervise and evaluate: a) Professional personnel; b) Auxiliary support staff; c) Students Provide instructional leadership in accordance with the Office for School's Academic Excellence initiatives Monitor the financial operations of the school (in conjunction with the school bookkeeper) and report to the Pastor, Office for Schools, Parish Finance Council, and Diocesan Finance Office Other school-specific responsibilities will include attending weekly parish staff meetings, quarterly finance council meetings, monthly parent-teacher group meetings (PTG), and quarterly advisory council meetings throughout the year Oversee the preschool program, social media, and school-wide fundraiser events Requirements Religious Qualifications Be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith Be a leader/facilitator of the school faith community Demonstrate a deep commitment to the development of his/her own faith and that of the parents, teachers, and students Demonstrate an understanding and dedication to the ministry of Catholic education Be a spiritual leader for the school Professional Qualifications Have a minimum of three years of successful administrative experience in Catholic School Have a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and/or California Administrative Credential or a Master's Degree in the area of Education and a Catholic Leadership Certificate. Have the ability to verbalize and clarify the philosophy and vision of Catholic School Education based on church documents relevant to Catholic education Demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational experiences Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation, access information from a computer, and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the school, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to travel to, from, and within various city- and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. 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 essential functions. Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.