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The Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, is seeking elementary principal candidates for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, possess a
Valid California Standard Teaching Credential or the equivalent from another State, a Master’s Degree in an educational field and/or California administrative credential or the Certificate in Catholic SchoolAdministration from Loyola Marymount University *, be certified as a catechist at the basic level** and have five years of experience in teaching and/or in administration withCatholic school experience
Position Title: Principal
Position Type: Full-time, exempt, benefitted
Job Description: General Duties and Responsibilities- The principal provides leadership in the development and direction of an instructional program designed to achieve Archdiocesan and parish objectives. S/he is responsible for the complete operation of the school, including all its approved functions and services. Responsibilities include implementation of Archdiocesan and school advisory council policies
Requirements/Qualifications:
1. Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church2. Hold a valid California Standard Teaching Credential.3. Have a minimum of five years of experience in teaching and/or in administration with Catholic school experience.4. Have attained one or both of the following: Masters degree in an educational field and/or an
California administrative credential*5. Be certified as a catechist at the basic level **6. Have a deep commitment to the Catholic life of the school7. Have demonstrated expertise in the area of curriculum and technology in the classroom8. Be adept at inspiring teachers and galvanizing them around the pursuit of educational excellence.9. Have strong interpersonal skills and be adept at building and maintaining relationships
*Principals who are not in possession of both educational qualifications, must complete the requirement within a three year period of time from the date of hire
** Principals who are not in possession of basic certification in religion, must have completed the process before they start their position.
Application Instructions: Complete the official application from the Department of Catholic Schools(DCS). Establish a personnel file with the DCS (applicants with existing DCS personnel files are required to create a new file). Attend an introductory/pre-screening interview with the Department of CatholicSchool’s Human Resources Manager
Application materials may be downloaded from the official DCS website by clicking on the following link: www.sfarchdiocese.org/employment
The requested material plus a letter of interest should be returned to:
Christine EscobarHuman Resources ManagerDepartment of Catholic SchoolsOne Peter Yorke WaySan Francisco, CA 94109-6602
Completing the application process does not guarantee an interview for a principal position, nor does it assure hiring as a principal in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
SALARY:
Salary is determined according to Archdiocesan guidelines and is based upon experience as a teacher or administrator and graduate education. Medical, dental and retirement are included as part of the benefit package.
ARCHDIOCESAN STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONThe Archdiocese of San Francisco adheres to the following policy: “All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.” (Administrative Handbook #4111.4)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $98,143.00 - $273,601.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- valid California Standard Teaching Credential: 1 year (Preferred)
- in teaching and/or in administration with Catholic school: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- certified as a catechist at the basic level (Preferred)
Work Location: One location