Principal, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School, located in north Denver, CO, is seeking an experienced and dedicated leader to serve as Principal.  At Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School, we consider it a privilege to work with parents because we believe with the Church that parents are the primary educators of their children. Our new school principal will lead the work to help our parents understand that sending their children to our school involves a commitment and concern for helping their child recognize God as the greatest good in his or her life. Therefore, it is their right and responsibility to become the primary role models for the development of their child’s life—spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally.  With our school leader and pastor working closely together, we commit ourselves to supporting parents in equipping their children to know the Lord deeply, and to providing an authentic Catholic education grounded in a sacramental vision of the world.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School currently serves 158 students in grades Preschool through Eighth grade, 99% of the students are Catholic, and 73% of the students are Hispanic/Latino.

Assumption Principal Search Prospectus

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THE POSITION:

The school Principal is a disciple on mission to spread the Good News, who meets the requirements to administer the overall education program in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver, and disciple others within the educational community of the Catholic school to create an “apostolic-friendly” environment that will encourage creative missionary initiative in the school.

As the leader of the school, the principal plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the aim of the school, which is to lead students to encounter and grow as students of Jesus Christ, directing the school’s activity, learning, teaching, culture, and formation towards that aim.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The principal is responsible for directing all work of the school to the direction of the Holy Spirit, providing opportunities to students for Catholic growth, and in ministering to students and staff.

The principal is responsible for administering the school’s education program, supervising teaching, administrative and support staff, implementing curriculum guidelines and standards, supervise and direct all other programs and services provided at or by the school.

The principal is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools.

The principal interacts and relates to students, parents, parish and school communities, Parish Finance Council, School Advisory Council, and the general public.

BENEFITS:

Benefits offered as part of an overall compensation package include:

• Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid sick leave and personal leave per academic year
• 403(b) plan participation
• Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The following are considered minimum requirements for persons seeking employment as a principal in the Archdiocese of Denver. A principal hired for a parish Catholic school shall:

• Must be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Assent to the Church’s teachings on all matters, with particular care for those concerning the nature of the human person, sexual ethics, and sexual morality
• Refrain from the public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
• Have a strong commitment to the importance of the Catholic school ministry to the mission of the Church
• Possess graduate level academic credentials and/or professional background in education, leadership, or related field
• Have previous teaching experience; previous administrative experience is preferred
• Be committed to the Archdiocese of Denver’s vision and philosophy for Catholic education
• Be committed to a Catholic educational program rooted in the liberal arts, the foundations of Western civilization, an understanding of history that highlights the essential contributions of Christianity to the development of Western culture, and literature that enables young men and women to grapple with the big questions of life in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful
• Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude, with a strong bias for action based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
• Demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms, software programs, and tools as part of the online curriculum being provided to families
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements

Ideal candidates:

• Have sufficient knowledge of the Classical Liberal model of Education and a commitment to continue the same model of education at Assumption Catholic School
• Have experience leading a Classical Liberal school
• Bring awareness and understanding of adolescent development and the challenges adolescents and young adults face in the secular and morally relativist world of today
• Are supportive and willing to drive ongoing school renewal through the strengthening of authentic Catholic education
• Are collaborative leaders who evaluate information before making a decision/taking action
• Exude trust and respect among students, faculty, parents, and Councils
• Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude with a strong bias for action, based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals

In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Denver.  All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees.

Salary scale range: $63,649-$80,698 Year-Contract