Holy Family Catholic School, (HF) in Auburn is seeking an energetic, faith-filled, principal. Ideal candidates must be highly effective communicators, creative problem solvers, and advocates for continuous student improvement. The successful principal candidate will provide a high-quality Catholic education, while maintaining a stable financial position so that HF will grow in enrollment and thrive in the future.

HF serves students in Pre-K through eighth grade and is fully accredited. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, fiscal budgeting, student recruitment, and development of long-range goals and plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Current Washington State Principal Credential. Candidates who are in the process of obtaining their administrative credential will be considered.
• Candidates should have experience to successfully assume leadership and responsibility for the day-to-day operation and administration of the school, including special a focus on increasing enrollment and financial health.
• Experience working with key school and parish community members including the Pastor, Pastoral Assistant for Administration, School Commission, Finance Council and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Religious/Spiritual Formation

• Candidates needs to have received the sacraments, actively living the life of an observant Catholic disciple.
• Motivates, by example, active participation in the life of the parish including attending Sunday Mass and other seasonal liturgies.
• Ensures the development and implementation of an overall learning environment, which promotes Catholic faith formation/education, Christian virtues, moral and ethical decision making, and Catholic social teaching.

Leadership

• Collaborates with the Pastor, School Commission, Finance Council, and other parent/teacher organizations.
• Collaborates with faculty, and staff for the implementation of all policies and programs of the school.
• Ability to effectively delegate.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Models and sets the highest of standards of performance for professionalism, accountability, integrity, and transparency for self and others.
• Is a forward-thinking, creative leader. Inspires and leads with optimism and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and is adaptable and resilient during challenging times.
• Possesses emotional intelligence; is diplomatic and discrete; has strong interpersonal skills and is approachable; is supportive of the needs of the school, students, and teachers; takes time to recognize and celebrate accomplishments and achievements.

• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required to function as a principal, including professional development.

Commitment to Academic Excellence

• Ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive curriculum program, which complies with Archdiocese requirements.
• Has a demonstrated track record of fostering academic excellence by setting and pursuing the highest of academic standards.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates certified staff, ensuring that the proper elements of instruction are implemented; coordinates the teacher supervision and evaluation processes/professional growth process.
• Ensures the development of policy and proce