Catholic Elementary Principal - Spiritual & Academic Leader

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Gainesville, Jacksonville (FL, FL); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Queen of Peace Catholic Academy in Gainesville seeks a dynamic Principal to serve as the spiritual and academic leader of the school. Reporting to the Pastor and in collaboration with the Office of the Superintendent, the Principal fosters a strong Catholic identity and ensures academic excellence.

The role includes instructional leadership, staff development, operations oversight, and active engagement with families and parish communities to advance the school’s mission.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Graduate degree in Educational Leadership or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain a Florida Educational Leadership Certificate (All Levels).
• Meet Florida Department of Education and accrediting agency requirements for school principals.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Diocesan Ministry Certification (Levels I and II).
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in pedagogy, curriculum, and child development.

Aufgaben

• Promote and support the Catholic mission of the school in all actions, communications, and decisions.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and instructional practices aligned with diocesan standards.
• Lead faculty in data-informed decision-making to ensure academic progress and excellence.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and retain qualified and mission-aligned faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan, state, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Prepare and manage the annual school budget in collaboration with leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Time management

Background checks

Ausbildung

Graduate degree in Educational Leadership

Florida Educational Leadership Certificate (All Levels)

Diocesan Ministry Certification (Levels I and II)

Tools

School management systems

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Jobbeschreibung

Queen of Peace Catholic Academy in Gainesville seeks a dynamic Principal to serve as the spiritual and academic leader of the school. Reporting to the Pastor and in collaboration with the Office of the Superintendent, the Principal fosters a strong Catholic identity and ensures academic excellence.

The role includes instructional leadership, staff development, operations oversight, and active engagement with families and parish communities to advance the school’s mission.