Job Description

School Principal K3 - 8th 2025-26 School Year

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Mission and Catholic Identity

1. Works with the governing body and leadership team to ensure the school and the employees are guided and driven by a clearly communicated mission statement, Catholic identity rooted in Gospel values, and the sacramental life of the Church and the liturgical seasons, and are committed to faith formation, academic excellence, and service. 
2. Ensures the school is providing a rigorous academic program for religious studies and catechesis in the Catholic faith, set within a total academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture, and life.
   1. Ensures faculty who teach religion meet the religious certification requirements of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
   2. Ensures the school’s religion classes and religious education curriculum meet the requirements of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
   3. Ensures Catholic faith and culture are integrated throughout the school’s curriculum, programming, and environment.
3. Ensures the school is providing timely, regular, and age-appropriate opportunities within and outside the classroom for student faith formation, participation in liturgical and communal prayer, and action based on Catholic social teachings.
4. Ensures regular opportunities for developing and strengthening collaborations with parishes and other Catholic institutions and organizations.
5. Practices his/her own leadership style compatible with Catholic identity, attitudes, and behaviors.

B.  Governance and Leadership

1. Works effectively with the governing body, within the context of mutual respect and recognition of legitimate authority, to exercise responsible decision-making for the development and oversight of the school‘s fidelity to mission, academic excellence, and operational vitality. .
2. Works with the governing body to implement the school’s mission and vision in dynamic and evolving ways in all aspects of school life.

C.  Academic Excellence

1. Ensures the school has a clearly articulated, rigorous curriculum aligned with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee standards, 21st century skills, and Gospel values, and implemented by qualified faculty and staff through effective classroom instruction.
2. Ensures the school uses school-wide assessment practices to document student learning and program effectiveness, to improve student performance, make, and to inform the continuous review of the curriculum and the improvement of instructional practices.
3. Ensures the school provides programs and services aligned with its mission to enrich the academic program and support the development of student and family life.

D.  Operational Vitality

1. Works with the governing board to develop a feasible three to five year financial plan that includes both current and projected budgets and is the result of a collaborative process that emphasizes faithful stewardship. 
2. Works with the governing board to ensure the school operates with a healthy staff morale, in accord with a current employee manual and in compliance with Archdiocese of Milwaukee policies.
3. Works with appropriate personnel and committees to develop and maintain a budget for facilities, equipment, and a technology plan designed to continuously support the implementation of the educational mission of the school.
4. Works with the governing body to develop and enact a comprehensive plan for institutional advancement, based on a compelling mission, through communications, marketing, enrollment management, and development.

E.  Other Duties

1.  Complies with and completes forms/documents required for Federal, State, and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on a timely basis; e.g., School Choice, Safe Environment, record retention, etc.

2.  Oversees activities outside of the core school day, as assigned; e.g., busing, before/after school care, sports, school facilties, etc.

3.  Maintains accreditation standards in compliance with the accreditation cycle.

4.  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

K: Knowledge

1. Master’s degree in Education Administration required, preferably in Education Leadership or related field.
2. Valid teaching license (Current State of WI teacher license preferred).
3. Three years’ teaching experience required.
4. Supervisory experience preferred.
5. Working knowledge of office software.
6. A valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin.
7. Status as an active Catholic able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church. 
8. Bilingual Spanish/English desirable. 

S: Skills

1. Professional disposition and collaborative approach.
2. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
3. Strong organizational skills.
4. Strong presentation skills.

A: Abilities

1. Ability to multitask and prioritize.
2. Ability to make decisions, be attentive to details, and troubleshoot.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Ability to pull various ideas and suggestions, and work collaboratively with staff.

Compensation

Type

Annual

Notes

Additional Information

Start Date

2025-07-01

Location

St. Andrew - Delavan (K01)

Department

County

Walworth

Job Category

Schools - Administrative/Principal

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

Please email your resume and letter of interest to: [email protected]

Contact Name

Trisha Lilly

Address

714 E. Walworth Ave

Delavan, WI 53112

Email

[email protected]

Phone

262-728-5922 ext 105

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