Elementary Principal / Director of Learning

Elementary Principal fulfills the mission of the STAA Elementary School by serving as spiritual, academic, and

managerial leader of the school. The principal is responsible for professional effectiveness of staff, academic performance

of students, spiritual formation of staff and students, and building relationships within the school community.

Director of Learning fulfills mission, vision, values, and goals of the Catholic school system by serving as learning leader

of the system. Director of Learning is responsible for general oversight of PreK-12 educational programs, standards,

curriculum, assessment, and staff professional development in alignment with the Catholic Church.

STAA Elementary Principal/Director of Learning reports to STAA President/Secondary Principal and fulfills duties in

accordance with National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools, in areas of Catholic Identity and

Mission, Academic Excellence, Governance and Leadership, and Operational Vitality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure development and implementation of overall learning environment that promotes Catholic faith formation, ethical

decision-making, and student and staff safety, and integrates Gospel values into all aspects of learning.

Ensure standards, curriculum, and resources meet diversity of learning needs of all PreK-12 students through

collaboration with and support of faculty.

Ensure strong, professional, Christian, collaborative student-family and community relations.

Ensure analysis of student performance data informs decision-making about student and faculty learning/growth.

Ensure professional quality, behavior, and development of faculty and staff.

Ensure stewardship in resource management including instructional resources, finances, facilities, and safety.

Ensure proper budget and fiscal oversight of Elementary School and system learning resources.

Ensure continued advancement of Elementary School enrollment and community support.

Ensure Catholic school system accreditation status through continuous improvement model.

REQUIREMENTS:

Practicing Catholic in Good Standing with Catholic Church

Master’s Degree - Educational Administration (current license or demonstrated progress/plan toward)

At least 3 years teaching experience

Demonstrated leadership skills

Knowledge of professional development for staff

Previous Administrative Experience Preferred

Strong moral character