Principal of Bishop Brady High School

Description

POSITION: Principal, Bishop Brady High School, Concord, NH 

FLSA: Exempt 

REPORTS TO: President of St. John Regional School & Bishop Brady High School 

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

INTRODUCTION:  

The Bishop of Manchester is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular diocese entrusted to him.  In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community.  In order to fulfill his mission, the bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people).  He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Each position employed in the Diocesan Administration Building helps to extend the ministry of the bishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.  All employees of the diocesan administration assist the Bishop of Manchester in serving the parishes, schools and institutions of the Catholic Church in New Hampshire. 

The principal appointed to Bishop Brady High School is accountable to the President of St. John Regional School (Prek-8) and Bishop Brady High School (9-12).

This is a full-time position, reporting to the President of St. John Regional School and Bishop Brady High School, under the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The principal serves as the spiritual, educational, and daily operational leader of the high school.  The principal is responsible for managing approved policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approved mission and curricula of the school. 

Fulfilling the Catholic mission of the school and achieving academic excellence require that the principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture the faculty and staff, and to communicate effectively with local clergy, parents/guardians, and the Catholic Schools Office.  Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum development, staff professional development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, budgeting, emergency procedures, and facility operations.  

Most importantly, the principal must understand, articulate, and promote the mission of a Catholic school, fostering an authentic Catholic culture imbued with a ministry of evangelization and our beautiful Catholic world view. The principal must be committed to the formation of the whole person, including the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and moral development of every student. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. As a spiritual leader: 

1. Nurtures the faith development of students, faculty and staff, by providing opportunities for individual and group spiritual growth 
2. Ensures quality Catholic religious instruction to students 
3. Selects qualified Theology faculty who use USCCB approved texts and the Diocesan Theology curriculum standards 
4. Provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and families to celebrate the Catholic faith on feast days and in other meaningful ways  
5. Fosters a robust spiritual life through frequent prayer and the sacraments 
6. Supports and fosters consistent practices of Christian service 
7. Fosters collaboration between the parish/es and the school 
8. Recognizes, respects and facilitates the role of parents as the primary faith educators of their children 
9. Promotes Catholic values within the local and larger community 
10. Integrates gospel values and Christian ethics into the curriculum, policies, and life of the school 
11. Maintains awareness of current trends related to Catholic schools 
12. Develops, implements, and publishes the school philosophy and mission statement that reflect the unique Catholic identity of the school

2. As an educational leader: 

1. Demonstrates symbolic and cultural leadership skills in developing a school climate reflecting Catholic identity 
2. Applies a Catholic educational vision to the daily activities of the school 
3. Promotes positive morale within the school 
4. Recognizes and fosters leadership opportunities among staff members 
5. Attends to his/her own personal growth and professional development 
6. Provides and supports individual and/or group professional development activities for his/her staff 
7. Recognizes and provides for cultural and religious differences 
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