Assistant Principal - St. Barnabas School - Vic. VI

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Principal position at St. Barnabas Catholic School in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood. The role emphasizes Catholic identity, academic excellence, and staff leadership within a faith-filled community.

The school seeks an active Catholic with a Master's in administration (or in progress), state certification, and 3+ years in education as a teacher or administrator. Salary range: $55,000–$67,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Master’s degree (or higher) in school administration or related field, or in the process of receiving this qualification.
• State certification in school administration.
• At least three years full-time experience in education as a teacher or administrator.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Catholic doctrine and the school mission.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation of staff.
• Oversee academic standards and use data to improve teaching and learning.
• Promote Catholic identity and culture across the school.
• Support spiritual and academic development of students.

Skills

Active Catholic

Education leadership

Catholic school exp

3+ years exp

Education

Master’s degree in school administration or related field

State certification in school administration

Job description

St. Barnabas is a Catholic school founded in 1924 in the historic Beverly neighborhood, serving nearly 500 students from Pre K3 through 8th grade. The school emphasizes high academic expectations within a nurturing environment that supports academic and spiritual development.

General Responsibilities

The assistant principal serves the school in a professional manner, upholding Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings. The principal ensures the school embodies the mission of evangelization, fostering spiritual and educational development and deepening faith among all members of the community.

Catholic Identity and Culture

• Promote and facilitate an environment that fosters the Catholic identity of the school.
• Ensure that faculty are well established, capable of teaching and witnessing the Catholic faith, and meet all catechetical requirements.
• Foster a positive, welcoming school culture that encourages Christian treatment and communication among stakeholders.
• Encourage active participation of stakeholders in prayer, liturgies, service, and the greater life of the parish.
• Promote parent/guardian partnerships in advancing the mission of the school and the ministry of Catholic education.
• Model professionalism and Catholic values.

Academic Excellence

• Ensure all students are engaged in appropriate and rigorous academic learning.
• Ensure instruction meets archdiocesan standards.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation of all teachers and staff.
• Develop and implement school improvement goals.
• Ensure accuracy of student performance data and use assessment data to promote quality teaching and learning.
• Promote practices that ensure quality learning for students of diverse backgrounds, including socio-economic groups, students with defined learning needs, and English language learners.
• Oversee co-curricular activities (extended school day, sports, activity clubs) ensuring compliance with local and archdiocesan policies.

Requirements

• Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Master’s degree (or higher) in school administration or related field, or in the process of receiving this qualification.
• State certification in school administration.
• At least three years (full-time) of experience in education as a teacher or administrator (Catholic school preferred).

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefit programs. This position has a salary range of $55,000 to $67,000. Pay within the range is based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, geography, and organizational needs.