Principal - St. Joseph's Catholic School

The principal will utilize the National Standards and Benchmarks as the framework for leadership: Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadershiip, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.

Mission and Catholic Identity

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic who actively participates in the sacramental pastoral life of the Church.

• Serve as a spiritual leader of faculty, staff and students

• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.

• Help build the School’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, school religious, service activities and retreats

• Be a strong spokesperson for the school and for Catholic education in the community

Governance and Leadership

• Partner with the Office of Catholic Schools in implementation of diocesan policy, curriculum and accreditation requirements.

• Assist, advise and evaluate certified and classified staff.

• Enact the school’s behavioral policies and procedures including handling daily student discipline.

• Assess needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school ministerial environment.

• Attend and participate in all Diocese of Boise professional development opportunities, board meetings, parish meetings, etc.

• Attend and participate in community events and fundraisers

Academic Excellence

• Develop a student focused approach to learning; guide the differentiatiation of instruction to help all students learn.

• Support growth of teachers through targeted professional development.

• Direct the development of continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction.

• Utilize school wide data for continuous school improvement.

Operational Vitality

• Along with pastor and School Advisory Board, implement school long-term planning, accreditation and goal setting

• Be able to create and manage a school budget

• Be able to maintain and build school enrollment

• Implement and monitor a school safety plan.

Education and Experience

• Previous school administration experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Master’s Degree and Certified by the State of Idaho as an Administrator or be able to obtain this certification