Founding Principal- St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School

Description

FLSA Status: Full-time/Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

Summary:

St. Peter the Apostle is seeking a dynamic, experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as the Founding Principal of the first Catholic classical elementary school located in Boerne, Texas. It is anticipated that the school will open in August 2025 with two classes per level from PK3 – 6th grade with the goal of adding 7th and 8th grade in the coming years. 

The Founding Principal understands the mission of Catholic classical education, which is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue, love and wonder, by nourishing the soul with truth, goodness, and beauty by means of the seven liberal arts. The Founding Principal fulfills the school’s mission by serving as the always visible, spiritual, educational, and administrative leader of the school. The Founding Principal is responsible for the professional effectiveness of the staff, the educational progress of the students, as well as the culture of the entire school community. 

The Founding Principal of St. Peter’s will begin in Summer of 2024 (accommodations can be made for leaders currently under contract) and will work with the pastor, dedicated team(s) of St. Peter’s Parish, School Council and the Department of Catholic Schools. The Founding Principal will address all aspects of opening a new school to include staffing and academic programming. This visionary servant-leader will demonstrate a strong understanding and love of children and Catholic classical education. They will also demonstrate prudence to execute a strategic plan and make short-term and long-range decisions to ensure the school grows, prospers and is fully sustainable. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the theology, spirituality and liturgical practice of Vatican II, the philosophy of Catholic education, the mission of our school, and episcopal authority of the Archdiocese of San Antonio
• Acts as a witness to the Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Develops a school culture that reflects the Catholic faith and the St. Peter the Apostle Parish
• Supports and adheres to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees, and policies and procedures of the Archdiocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
•  Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Lead and Develop School Personnel

• Attract, hire, train, and retain highly qualified and mission-aligned faculty and staff for the classical curriculum.
• Provide formal and summative feedback to faculty and staff through an archdiocesan approved evaluation process.
• Guide the faculty and staff and provide servant-leadership both spiritually and academically.
• Develop a sound program for the spiritual and academic growth of the faculty and staff through in-service, conferences, and orientation workshops.
• Handle grievances of all faculty and staff.
• Identify and manage (performance improvement plan, probation, separation, etc.) faculty and staff who are not mission-aligned or do not perform satisfactorily.
• Promote good communication between the faculty, staff, and School Council.

  Oversee the evaluation and development of all Catholic classical curriculum and books.

• Ensure that sound educational and academic goals are set to help children become analytical and critical thinkers. 
• Ensure that the school is well equipped with and good stewards of teaching materials, supplies, and resources.
• Utilize the resources and participate appropriately with organizat