St. Michael School in Fall River, MA is seeking a principal with visionary leadership, passion, commitment and effective educational skills ready to lead this vibrant Catholic school. The principal shall be accountable for the following areas of responsibility. These areas may be modified at the discretion of the Pastor.
Spiritual Leader
The principal is a believing and practicing Catholic, loyal to the Church, prayerful, a person of hope, faith filled and committed to spiritual growth. The principal will work in collaboration with the Pastor.
Instructional Leader
The principal is an educator committed to Catholic education who remains open to professional growth. He/She is able to articulate educational values and demonstrates clear leadership qualities. The principal will work in collaboration with the Catholic Schools Office (CSO).
Managerial Leader
The principal is mature, intelligent, organized yet flexible, challenging yet affirming, a critical thinker and possesses interest in youth and their future. The principal will work in collaboration with the Pastor and Catholic Schools Office.
In Summary: The Principal, as the educational leader of the school, is responsible for the school’s day-to-day operations in all areas dealing with faculty and staff. In this capacity, the Principal is responsible for implementing and enforcing all school policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that the school environment fosters educational excellence and student/staff accountability. Inherent in this position are the responsibilities for integrating the school’s Catholic faith and culture in all aspects of school life; developing and maintaining a rigorous academic program consistent with the needs of all students; managing, evaluating and coordinating academic personnel; providing opportunities for professional development; establishing and coordinating emergency and safety procedures; overseeing facility maintenance; disseminating school news and pertinent information to the school community; and overseeing the recruitment, admission, and retention of qualified students.
