Copy Of Principal Test

 
 
The Principal is considered a ministerial employee by their role as Administrators. Administrators working in a Catholic School agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example these individuals support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Administrators agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church’s message and carrying out its mission. The ministry of school administrators embraces the following purposes:
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Principal… 

• is the administrator of the school, faith leader, and the executive officer of the local board. The Principal is responsible for implementing Diocesan and local policies;
• providing an atmosphere in the school which is identifiably Catholic;
• developing and participating in ongoing programs to ensure religious and professional growth of the staff;
• dstablishing an instructional program which includes religious education to meet the needs of students;
• dssisting teachers in achieving the goals of Catholic education through supervision and classroom visitation;
• diring qualified teachers and providing them with effective leadership;
• evaluating teacher performance according to diocesan procedures;
• fostering effective communication with parents, parish community and other stakeholders to promote good will;
• attending professional meetings, diocesan meetings, and regional meetings;
• sending required reports and requested information to the Catholic Schools Office and/or other appropriate agencies;
• maintaining current student and school records;
• developing the school budget in collaboration with parish/school business or finance manager;
• serving as the ex-officio member of the local school board;
• giving frequent reports to the pastor, local board, and parents regarding progress of the school, its activities, and its students ensuring that maintenance of the building, health, safety and well-being of students and teachers be maintained;

 Education & Experience
 

• A practicing Catholic who brings a commitment to nurturing the Catholic Culture of the school;
• A Master’s Degree in Education from an accredited college/university with an emphasis or endorsement in administration, supervision, educational leadership or curriculum;
• Licensure: The candidate must hold a current PEL with principal endorsement (may have an administrative certificate Type 75 from the State of Illinois) or is in an accredited program;
• Danielson-trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements;
• At least three to five years teaching and leadership experience, preferably in a Catholic school; with knowledge and exposure that is sufficiently broad to provide an understanding of the preschool through grade eight structure; and
• The ability to function as the spiritual and educational leader in an elementary school.

Additional Duties
 
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Pastor.
 
To Apply for this Position
The Principal…

Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application.  Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:

• Current Resume
• Official Transcripts
• Licensure: Current PEL with Principal Endorsement (or an administrative certificate Type 75 from the State of Illinois)
• Danielson-trained in accordance with Illinois State Certification Requirements
• Professional/Clergy References

 
This may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/
 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered. 

We are excited to review your interest in this position!