Principal Holy Cross Elementary School

POSITION:                    Principal at Holy Cross Elementary School, located in Rochester, NY

START DATE:                Immediately

REPORTS TO:               Pastor of Holy Cross Parish and Superintendent of Catholic Schools

JOB PURPOSE:            The Diocese of Rochester Department of Catholic Schools seeks a principal committed to Catholic Education who can effectively lead the school in fulfillment of the school’s mission to nurture the faith and intellect of students in grades PreKindergarten through sixth grade.

The principal serves as the spiritual and instructional leader of the school and is responsible for all aspects of school operations and safe environment protocols. Qualified candidates must have an understanding of the New York State Learning Standards and possess or be working towards certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader and a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing;
• Possess or working toward certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader;
• Experience as an elementary teacher and/or administrator;
• Experience with curriculum development;
• Experience with staff development;
• Strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders;
• Proficient with current instructional technology practices.

Applicants must submit a complete application, which includes the following items: cover letter, résumé, contact information of three references, a letter from the Pastor of his/her home Catholic parish, and NYS certifications.