Employment

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here

General Position Summary: Supports the Principal and school leadership in the daily operation of Assistant Administrator. Assists in fulfilling the mission of the school by development and administration of the faculty, staff, students, and school operations, according to the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools, in the areas of Mission and Catholic Identity; Governance and Leadership; Academic Excellence; and Operational Vitality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Educational Leader
  • Leadership
    • Articulates a vision and cultivates a culture and climate that is consonant with the
    • school’s Catholic identity
    • Applies that vision to the daily activities of the school
    • Promotes excellence and healthy staff morale
    • Fosters leadership ability among the staff
    • Thinks strategically and makes data-driven decisions
    • Attends to personal and professional development
  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Applies knowledge of religious content and methods of faith formation
    • Respects cultural and religious differences
    • Uses a variety of educational and pedagogical skills, and is aware of the developmental stages of the students
    • Evaluates the general effectiveness of the school's learning program by utilizing effective procedures for student assessment
    • Recognizes and accommodates the special learning needs of children within the regular classroom
    • Supervises instruction effectively
    • Integrates Gospel values and Christian ethics into the curriculum, policies and life of the school
  • Spiritual Leader
    • Faith Development
    • Nurtures the faith development of faculty and staff through opportunities for spiritual growth
    • Ensures quality Catholic religious instruction of students
    • Provides opportunities for the school community to celebrate the Catholic faith
    • Supports and fosters active Christian service
    • Communicates to parents opportunities for adult faith formation sponsored by the parish and the Diocese
    • Ensures that regular gatherings of parents begin with prayer or reflection and include an opportunity for on-going faith formation
    • Facilitates the moral development and growth in virtue of children, youth, and adults
    • Leads the faith community by performing duties to support and exemplify the church in conduct and instruction in Catholic doctrine and morality and refrains from any action which would reflect discredit on the Roman Catholic Church or which may be detrimental to its religious doctrine and tenets.
  • Building Christian Community
    • Fosters communication among the pastor, parish, and school community
    • Respects and facilitates the role of parents as primary educators
    • Assures the school’s public witness to the Catholic faith in collaboration with faculty and staff
    • Communicates to parents that the school is an essential ministry of the parish.
  • History and Philosophy
    • Demonstrates knowledge of the history and purpose of Catholic Schools in the United States
    • Communicates to the school community at large the school’s philosophy, curriculum,
    • programming, policies, and regulations, in light of its Catholic identity
    • Utilizes church documents, Catholic educational guidelines, and diocesan directives to better understand and communicate the unique Catholic identity, mission, culture, and character of the school and does so in collaboration with the pastor, faculty, and school community
  • Managerial Leader
    • Personnel Management
    • Recruits, interviews, employs, and provides an orientation for school staff
    • Assists the faculty in achieving the goals of Catholic education through staff development and professional leadership
    • Applies organizational management skills aptly, delegates responsibilities appropriately, communicates effectively, and collaborates properly
    • Maintains an ongoing program of supervision and evaluation of instructional and non- instructional personnel
    • Manages personnel and student files
    • Manages conflicts effectively
  • Institutional Management
    • Initiates appropriate consultation and submits reports required by the DPB promptly and accurately
    • Complies with appropriate canonical, federal, state, and local laws in harmony with diocesan policies and regulations
    • Utilizes Catholic School governance structures and works effectively with the school advisory council
    • Adopts and adapts current technologies effectively
    • Provides for an orderly school environment and promotes student self-discipline
  • Finance and Development
    • Plans and manages the school’s financial resources and develops and monitors the annual budget in accordance with Diocesan policy and procedure
    • Provides adequate instructional equipment, textbooks, resources, and services to implement the school program within budgeting limits and approved guidelines
    • Utilizes strategies of long-range planning, effective public relations, and a school marketing program for the success of the school
    • Seeks resources and support beyond the parish and school communities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education Administration required, preferably in Education Leadership or related field.
• Valid teaching license (Current State of FL teacher license preferred).
• Three years’ teaching experience required.
• A minimum of Level One Catechism Certificate as determined by the National Directory for Catechesis and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
• 3 years of administrative experience in a Catholic school.
• Status as an active Catholic able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of instructional methods/strategies and curriculum differentiation.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning, and behavior.
• Knowledge of the content and the methods of religious education.
• Knowledge of effective assessment methods.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
• Excellent and professional telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Professional disposition and collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, departments heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and able to exercise discretion and good business judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work a full school day
• Required to work in standard school and office conditions
• Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbook, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
• Occasional time spent working closely with others

Disclaimer: The above duties are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Additional job duties may be assigned at any time. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply:  Please email a resume and cover letter to Amy McGuigan, our Assistant Principal at kellanahan@saintjuliana.org.