Position: Catholic Elementary School Principals and Assistant Principals General Information: Spanning 37,000 square miles in beautiful South Georgia, the Diocese of Savannah operates 12 Catholic early learning, elementary and secondary educational programs. Serving approximately 5,000 students in our most populated cities of Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, Valdosta, and Warner Robins, we prepare hearts, educate minds, and reveal Christ in the Catholic tradition. Under the supervision of the Pastor, principals and assistant principals fulfill the mission of the Catholic school serving as spiritual, educational, visionary, relational and managerial leaders charged with implementing the philosophy, mission, and management of the school. Administrators are responsible for the professionalism of the faculty and staff, educational achievements of students, and cultivating a mutually positive relationship with the school and parish communities. Professional Requirements PRINCIPALS ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Hold a Master's degree and state certification in a field of education with preference in Educational Administration/Supervision and/or Leadership; AND Hold a Master's degree and state certification in a field of education with preference in Educational Administration/Supervision and/or Leadership; AND Have completed, at minimum, 3-5 years of successful teaching experience; AND Have completed, at minimum, 3-5 years of successful teaching experience; AND Earn the *Catholic School Leadership Certificate from Creighton University if credentials do not include evidence of Catholic school experience (see below); AND Earn the *Catholic School Leadership Certificate from Creighton University if credentials do not include evidence of Catholic school experience (see below); AND Complete catechetical certification; AND Complete catechetical certification; AND Maintain recency-of-credit (six college credits or its equivalent) every five years; AND Maintain recency-of-credit (six college credits or its equivalent) every five years; AND Complete VIRTUS training; AND Complete VIRTUS training; AND Provide fingerprints and pass level 2 criminal background check. Provide fingerprints and pass level 2 criminal background check. Leadership experience preferred. Personal Requirements o Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church; AND o Exhibit an understanding of Catholic Theology and philosophy of Catholic education; AND o Exhibit a personal philosophy, values, and lifestyle, which are consistent with the Catholic church; AND o Possess the ability to work collaboratively with parish administration, diocesan personnel, faculty/staff, parents and parish organizations; AND o Articulate and implement a vision for the school in areas of spirituality, management, curriculum, advancement, and technology; AND o Create an atmosphere of welcome and open dialogue; AND o Provide three (3) reference including one from his/her pastor. *The Catholic School Leadership (CSL) Certificate is a 12-credit graduate program designed for current and aspiring Catholic school leaders working in Catholic schools who may already have a master's degree and/or do not have teaching or leadership experience in Catholic schools.
Send Resume and cover letter to: Carrie Jane Williamson, Superintendent of Schools Catholic Diocese of Savannah 2170 E Victory Dr. Savannah, GA 31404 [email protected]
