Principal

Our new leader will have the opportunity to build on the school's strong reputation for delivering a high quality classical education to PK - 8 students in the Catholic intellectual tradition. He or she will also build upon the school's strengths, and collaboratively work with the faculty and families to help advance the school's mission and achieve its goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Our principal serves as the school's spiritual, instructional, organizational, entrepreneurial, and community leader.

As spiritual leader, the principal maintains serves as the chief witness of the evangelizing mission of the school assuring that the Catholic intellectual tradition is immersed in all aspects of school life. The principal collaborates with the families of the school in fostering relationship with Christ for the students; supports faith

formation activities for the staff and family; and advances the unique Catholic culture of the school.

As instructional leader, the principal assures that teaching and learning are connected to excellence and the tenets of a classical education taught in the Catholic intellectual traditions. The principal plans, prepares, and evaluates the instructional program; encourages instruction which meets the various needs and abilities of the students; and facilitates the professional growth of faculty and staff.

As organizational leader, the principal selects, supervises, and evaluates staff; collaborates with the school board in school accreditation and strategic planning efforts; ensures effective and relevant use of personnel resources; works with the school board to implement policies, budgets, and other institutional practices; and

assures that the unique nature of the school is considered in all decisions.

As entrepreneurial leader, the principal is responsible for implementing good business practices, development and enrollment efforts, human resource/personnel management, professional formation, facilities maintenance and enhancement, institutional advancement, and contemporary communication.

The successful candidate must be someone who:

Is a practicing and active Catholic who shows an understanding and commitment to the mission of a Catholic classical education and is willing to build upon the foundations of excellence already in place at St. Thomas More Academy Has a clear understanding of the benefits of a classical education.

Preferred attributes:

Experience teaching and administration at the primary or secondary educational level in a Catholic classical school

Experience in church-related ministry with an understanding of nature of a Catholic education

Demonstrated record of leadership ability and accomplishments.

Outstanding poise, presence, and communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of constituents

Demonstrated experience in planning and supervision of strategic initiatives education taught in the Catholic intellectual tradition for students in grades PK-8

Exercises leadership and vision

Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication skills

Develops and fosters the unique characteristics of the St. Thomas More Academy community among local parishes, students, faculty, staff, parents, board members, alumni, and donors

Contributes time and effort to institutional advancement: admissions, marketing, and fundraising

Assures compliance with all laws and regulations, accreditation requirements, and internal policies and procedures