Principal – Good Shepherd Catholic School
Frankfort, Kentucky
Good Shepherd Catholic School is a vibrant learning community located in the capitol city of Kentucky. For over a century, Good Shepherd has been educating and enlightening the young minds of Franklin County with a focus on a Christ Centered Education. We currently enroll close to 200 students, grades Pre-K3 through 8. For further details on the school and its history, visit the website at www.gssfrankfort.org.
Requirements for Application
Be a confirmed and practicing Roman Catholic.
Fulfill Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington requirements for religious formation certification or be working toward certification. More information is available at Catechesis and Faith Formation – CDLEX.
Meet state approved certification requirements or be working towards completion of certification within a mutually agreed upon timeline; or be uniquely qualified as defined by the Secretary for Catholic Education.
Adhere to the teachings and advisement of the Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington.
Kindergarten through 8 th grade school leadership experience is preferred but not required.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The principal is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture built on trust and instructional programs conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. The principal will facilitate the development, articulation, and implementation of a Catholic education.
Leadership
Applies a Catholic educational vision to daily activities of the school.
Interprets and uses research to guide action plans.
Fosters a continuous improvement culture.
Communicates effectively with school and parish personnel.
Participates in diocesan school activities when required.
Cooperates with Catholic School Office of the diocese.
Curriculum and Instruction
Utilizes assessment data to develop curriculum and to improve instruction.
Identifies and employs resources to support programs.
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Development of students and staff
Supervises instruction effectively.
Provides multiple opportunities for all to learn.
Lead learner of staff; growth mindset oriented.
Principal as Spiritual Leader
The principal is a spiritual leader who promotes the faith development of students and faculty, facilitates the building of Christian community, and who exhibits moral and ethical leadership.
Mission and Philosophy
Utilizes church documents and Catholic guidelines and directives.
Develops, communicates, and implements statements of school philosophy and mission that reflect the charisms of the school and church.
Faith Development
Nurtures faith development of faculty, staff, and families.
Provides opportunities for school community to celebrate faith.
Christian Community
Promotes Catholic community among students, staff, and families.
Fosters collaboration between church(es) and school.
Moral and Ethical Development
Facilitates moral development of students and staff.
Integrates Gospel values throughout curriculum and policies.
Principal as Managerial Leader
The principal is a managerial leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Personnel Management
Recruits, interviews, selects, and provides orientation for staff.
Provides observations and feedback to promote a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
Cultivates a climate of trust among students, teachers, and others.
Institutional Management
Provides for an orderly and safe school environment.
Involves stakeholders in decisions involving the school.
Promotes an appropriate use of technologies.
Finance and Development
Manages and prepares an annual budget.
Seeks resources and support beyond the school and parish.
Lead fundraising efforts for the school.
Principal as Community Leader
The effective school leader recognizes that by establishing strong relationships within the community, members of the community become valuable partners in assisting the school to realize its ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF LEXINGTON SCHOOLS vision and support student learning.
Public Relations
Communicates and exemplifies Good Shepherd’s vision to the community.
Maintains effective public relation programs.
Models community/parish collaboration.
Communication
Is available to constituents.
Treats community stakeholders equitably.
Uses effective conflict resolution techniques.
Interested candidates must submit the following materials to Dr. Kyle Lee, Superintendent of Schools (klee@cdlex.org) or 1310 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40508:
Cover letter
Resume/Curriculum vitae
Contact information of three professional references.
Questions regarding the position or requirements for application may be submitted to Dr. Kyle Lee.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled.
