Principal

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, OH, invites applications for the position of Principal. The school serves about 500 students in grades 9–12 and is rooted in Ursuline and Marianist traditions.

The Principal reports to the President and collaborates with the leadership team to advance the school's mission and long-term vision. This role is the instructional leader guiding academics, culture, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• A practicing Catholic who upholds the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
• Five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic high school.
• Three (3) years administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic high school.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide the academic integrity of the school.
• Coordinate and supervise curriculum development and instructional planning.
• Observe and evaluate educational personnel and monitor all educational systems.
• Enhance the culture and mission of the school.
• Lead mission effectiveness and faith leadership in keeping with the Roman Catholic Church tradition.
• Designs positive school culture through student formation, activities, and behavior management.
• Implements systems and programs to support the integral development of all students.
• Assists with the implementation of the strategic plan and enrollment management.
• Collaborates with President and leadership on day-to-day operations and Catholic identity.

Skills

Teaching experience

Administrative experience

Catholic faith

Education

Master’s degree in administration

Secondary School certificate or equivalent

Tools

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Job description

Principal of Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School

18491 Lakeshore Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44119

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School (VASJ) are pleased to accept applications for the position of Principal. Founded in 1990 when Villa Angela Academy merged with St. Joseph High School, Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School is a diocesan-sponsored, co-educational, comprehensive, college preparatory high school rooted in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions. VASJ is committed to the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each student. With a population of about 500 students in grades nine through twelve, Villa Angela - St. Joseph High School provides young men and women with a nurturing and supportive educational environment in which to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and morally.

The Principal reports directly to the President and closely collaborates with the President and the leadership team to advance Villa Angela - St. Joseph's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision.

Position Qualifications

• A practicing Catholic who upholds the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
• Master’s degree in administration and valid Secondary School certificate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic high school.
• Three (3) years administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic high school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience working with government programs related to education.
• Knowledge, experience preparing annual State, Diocesan, North Central Association, and OCSAA reports.
• Experience in the supervision and coordination of spiritual activities, educational instruction, curriculum, and school-family activities.
• Experience in fiscal and personnel management as it relates to the instructional program.
• Experience in using multiple sources of data as diagnostic tools to assess, identify and apply instructional growth.
• Desires to work in an environment that is flexible, collaborative, innovative and supportive of efforts to improve achievement of all students.
• Experience integrating instructional technology in a school setting and supporting faculty in its effective use for teaching and learning.

Major Responsibilities

Direct and guide the academic integrity of the school:

• Serves as the instructional leader responsible for all aspects of the academic program.
• Coordinates and supervises curriculum development and instructional planning.
• Observes and evaluates educational personnel and monitors all educational systems.

Enhance the culture and mission of the school:

• Leads mission effectiveness and faith leadership in keeping with the Roman Catholic Church tradition.
• Designs positive school culture through student formation, activities, and behavior management.
• Implements systems and programs to support the integral development of all students.

Serve as a steward of the success and longevity of the school:

• Assists with the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested by the Office of Catholic Education.
• Contributes to the enrollment management through admissions and retention programs.

Build relationships internally and externally:

• Leads and supervises deans, faculty, athletics, government programs, and principal's office staff.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the President with formation ministries and the school's Catholic identity.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff on day-to-day operations and overall effectiveness of the school.
• Interacts with all constituents of VASJ as needed, proactively where possible.

Range

$85,000.00 Annually - $95,000.00 Annually