Employment

Bishop O’Connell High School seeks a Principal to start July 1, 2021.

The Principal at Bishop O’Connell High School is the director of curriculum and instruction. The Principal reports directly to the Head of School with primary responsibility for the daily operation of the academic and student life functions of the school, with particular emphasis on leadership in curriculum and instruction. 

In coordination with the school’s leadership team, the Principal participates fully in the life of the school, engaging faculty, staff, students, and parents in ways that reflect the Bishop O’Connell commitment to education, service, and the Catholic faith. The Principal is expected to have knowledge of current and relevant educational philosophies, pedagogy, best practices and technologies and, in concert with the Head of School, incorporate those relevant to the Catholic mission of Bishop O’Connell.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

School Leadership/Administration

• Catholic Identity: The Principal promotes the essential characteristics and fundamental values of a Catholic school in its daily operation that is faithful to the teachings of the Church, and to the directives of the Diocese and Bishop, 
• Leadership: The Principal assists the Head of School in providing personal and visible leadership for the school faculty, staff, students and families.
• Academics: The Principal is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and in this capacity is responsible to the Head of School for ensuring the rigor, relevance and student-centered nature of the curriculum and its delivery. 
• The Principal is supported in this function by the Dean of Academics, the Dean of Mission, and the Dean of Student Affairs.

 Student Life

• The Principal, with the support of the Dean of Mission and the Dean of Student Affairs, ensures the availability and adequacy of programs and activities to support the development of every student, as well as the enforcement of the school code of conduct.
• With the Dean of Mission and the Dean of Student Affairs, the Principal ensures the availability of mentoring and counseling support for students. 

Supervision

• The Principal supervises and evaluates the Dean of Academics, the Dean of Mission, and the Dean of Student Affairs.
• ·Personnel: The Principal is responsible for processes that identify qualified candidates for open teaching and staff positions within his/her purview in the school. Likewise, he/she is responsible for processes and related documentation regarding termination processes for these positions, following diocesan guidelines and procedures. 
• Enrollment Management: The Principal works closely with the Head of School on programs, initiatives, and processes related to the recruitment, selection, and retention of students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church  
• Be deeply committed to the development of the faith life of students and faculty; dedicated to the ministry of Catholic education 
• Minimum five (5) years classroom teaching experience 
• Minimum (5) years educational administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school
• Experience with curriculum development at the high school level 
• Master’s Degree in School Administration from an accredited university approved by the State of  Virginia or a Master’s Degree in another academic area and completion of the following graduate courses: School Law, Evaluation of Instruction and Curriculum, Special Education, School Finance  and Educational Leadership from a state approved program and successful completion of the School  Leadership Assessment (SLA) 
• Holds appropriate Virginia Administration and Supervision Certification or be eligible to obtain this  certification within three years of hire 
• Exemplifies the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and respect for others in all circumstances
• Excellent collaborative, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to skillfully utilize the school’s administrative, instructional and assessment technology  platforms and programs 
• Must meet all Principal Qualifications as outlined by the Diocese of Arlington (https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/Principal-Qualifications.pdf)

TO APPLY 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials electronically via one email to principaljob@bishopoconnell.org.

• Cover letter expressing interest in this position, aligning skills, experiences, and values with the leadership needs of the school
• Current resume
• Diocese of Arlington Principal Application (https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/application-form-prin-rev-2021.pdf)
• Diocese of Arlington Principal Application Addendum (https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/princ-application-addendum.pdf)
• List of five (5) professional references with all contact information plus three (3) reference letters (references will not be contacted until a serious mutual interest is established and not without the candidate's permission)
• Diocese of Arlington Pastor Reference Form (https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/professional--reference-administrator.pdf)
• Diocese of Arlington Witness Statement (https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/Witness-Statement-2.pdf)
• Official transcripts must be received by the Office of Catholic Schools (200 North Glebe Road, Suite 503, Arlington, VA 22203) prior to an initial interview.

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