Position Title: Principal Status: Exempt  

Supervisor’s Title: Pastor  

A minister who forms disciples and fulfills the mission of the local Catholic school by development and administration of the faculty, staff, students, and school operations, according to the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools, in the areas of Mission and Catholic Identity; Governance and Leadership; Academic Excellence; and Operational Vitality. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Knowledge 

1. Master’s degree in Education Administration required, preferably in Educational Leadership or related field. 

2. Valid teaching license (Current State of Wisconsin teacher license preferred). 

3. Three years’ teaching experience required. 

4. Supervisory experience (min 3 years) as grade school principal preferred. 

5. Working knowledge of office software. 

6. A valid driver license for the State of Wisconsin. 

7. Practicing Catholic in good standing is required.  

 

Skills 

1. Professional disposition and collaborative approach. 

2. Strong verbal and written communications skills. 

3. Strong organizational skills. 

4. Strong presentation skills. 

Abilities 

1. Ability to multitask and prioritize. 

2. Ability to make decisions, be attentive to details, and troubleshoot. 

3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

A. Mission and Catholic Identity 

1. Works with the governing body and leadership team to ensure the school and the employees are  guided and driven by a clearly communicated mission statement, Catholic identity rooted in Gospel values, and the sacramental life of the Church and the liturgical seasons, and are committed to faith formation, academic excellence, and service. 

2. Ensures the school is providing a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic faith, set within a total academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture, and life. 

a. Ensures faculty who teach religion meet the religious certification requirements of the

Archdiocese of Milwaukee 

b. Ensures the school’s religion classes and religious education curriculum meet the

requirements of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 

c. Ensures Catholic faith and culture are integrated throughout the school’s
curriculum, programming, and environment. 

3. Ensures the school is providing timely, regular, and age-appropriate opportunities within and outside the classroom for student faith formation, participation in liturgical and communal prayer, and action based on Catholic social teachings.  

4. Ensures regular opportunities for developing and strengthening collaborations with parishes and other Catholic institutions and organizations. 

5. Practices his/her own leadership style compatible with Catholic identity, attitudes,
and behaviors. 

 

B. Governance and Leadership 

1. Works effectively with the governing body, within the context of mutual respect and recognition of legitimate authority, to exercise responsible decision-making for the development and oversight of the school‘s fidelity to mission, academic excellence,
and operational vitality. 

2. Works with the governing body to implement the school’s mission and vision in dynamic and evolving ways in all aspects of school life. 

 

C. Academic Excellence 

1. Ensures the school has a clearly articulated, rigorous curriculum aligned with the Archdiocese of  Milwaukee standards, 21st century skills, and Gospel values, and implemented by qualified faculty  and staff through effective classroom instruction. 

2. Ensures the school uses school-wide assessment practices to document student learning and program effectiveness, to improve student performance, make, and to inform the continuous review of the curriculum and the improvement of instructional practices. 

3. Ensures the school provides programs and services aligned with its mission to enrich the academic program and support the development of student and family life. 

D. Operational Vitality 

1. Works with the governing board to develop a feasible three to five year financial plan that  includes both current and projected budgets and is the result of a collaborative process that emphasizes faithful stewardship.  

2. Works with the governing board to ensure the school operates with a healthy staff morale, in accord with a current employee manual and in compliance with Archdiocese of Milwaukee policies.

3. Works with appropriate personnel and committees to develop and maintain a budget for facilities, equipment, and a technology plan designed to continuously support the implementation of the educational mission of the school.  

4. Works with the governing body to develop and enact a comprehensive plan for institutional advancement, based on a compelling mission, through communications, marketing, enrollment management, and development. 

E. Other Duties 

1. Complies with and completes all forms/documents required for Federal, State, and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on a timely basis. 

2. Oversees activities and extracurriculars outside of the core school day, as assigned. 

3. Maintains accreditation standards in compliance with the accreditation cycle.  

4. Other duties as assigned. 

ADA Physical Requirements: 

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.  

• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.  

• Close vision is required for paperwork and computers.  

• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone.  

• Must be able to function in an office environment and use standard office equipment.  

• Must have the ability to lift 20 pounds. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Nature of Supervision Received: 

This position does go through an annual review process each spring. 

Judgment Exercised/Decisions Made: 

Employee is expected to take initiative and make decisions based on the mission and vision of parish and school and direction from the Pastor. Successful operation of the school budget is essential. 

Number of Employees Supervised: 

Supervises around 40 employees all on the St. Mary Parish School Campus. 

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.