Principal

St. Leo Catholic School is a vibrant learning community located in the rolling hills of central Kentucky. Having a core focus on a Christ Centered Education, St. Leo Catholic School currently enrolls over 150 students grades Pre-K4 through 8th. For further details on the school and its history, visit the website at https://saintleoky.org/

Requirements for Application

• Be a practicing Roman Catholic.
• Fulfill Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington requirements for religious formation certification or be working toward certification.
• Meet state approved certification requirements or be working towards completion of certification within a mutually agreed upon timeline; or be uniquely qualified as defined by the Secretary for Catholic Education.
• Adhere to the teachings and advisement of the Apostolic See, and Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington.
• Kindergarten through 8th grade school leadership experience is preferred but not required.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• The principal is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. The principal will facilitate the development, articulation, and implementation of a vision of Catholic education.

Leadership

• Applies a Catholic educational vision to daily activities of the school.
• Interprets and uses research to guide action plans.
• Identifies and effects needed change.
• Communicates effectively with school personnel.
• Participates in diocesan school meetings.
• Cooperates with Catholic School Office of the diocese.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Utilizes assessment data to develop curriculum and to improve instruction.
• Identifies and employs resources to support programs.

Development of students and staff

• Supervises instruction effectively.
• Provides multiple opportunities for all to learn.
• Lead learner of staff; growth mindset oriented.

Principal as Spiritual Leader

• The principal is a spiritual leader who promotes the faith development of students and faculty, facilitates the building of Christian community, and who exhibits moral and ethical leadership.

Mission and Philosophy

• Utilizes church documents and Catholic guidelines and directives.
• Develops, communicates, and implements statements of school philosophy and mission that reflect the charisms of the school and church.

Faith Development

• Nurtures faith development of faculty, staff, and families.
• Provides opportunities for school community to celebrate faith.

Christian Community

• Promotes Catholic community among students, staff, and families.
• Fosters collaboration between church(es) and school.

Moral and Ethical Development

• Facilitates moral development of students and staff.
• Integrates Gospel values throughout curriculum and policies.

Principal as Managerial Leader

• The principal is a managerial leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Personnel Management

• Recruits, interviews, selects, and provides orientation for staff.
• Provides observations and feedback to promote a culture of growth and continuous improvement.

Institutional Management

• Provides for an orderly and safe school environment.
• Involves stakeholders in decisions involving the school.
• Promotes an appropriate use of technologies.

Finance and Development

• Demonstrates skills in planning and managing the school’s financial resources.
• Seeks resources and support beyond the school and parish.
• Lead fundraising efforts for the school.

Principal as Community Leader

• The effective school leader recognizes that by establishing strong relationships within the community, members of the community become valuable partners in assisting the school to realize its vision and support student learning.

Public Relations

• Communicates and exemplifies the vision and mission of the school to the community.
• Maintains effective public relation program.
• Models community/parish collaboration across several parishes.

Communication

• Is available and visible to constituents.
• Treats community stakeholders equitably.
• Uses effective conflict resolution techniques.

Interested candidates must submit the following materials to Dr. Kyle Lee, Superintendent of Schools via email (klee@cdlex.org) or regular mail, 1310 W. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508: Cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, Christian witness statement, and contact information for three professional references.

Questions regarding the position or requirements for application may be submitted to the above email address.