Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Under the direct supervision of the Bishop, the Superintendent will provide mission-based leadership, direction and support for the pastors and principals in the Catholic schools located within the diocese. The Superintendent will provide the vision to inspire and enable educators and administrators to integrate the Catholic Faith with the learning process, serve as a resource, provide training, coordinate programs, and assess school effectiveness.

As Superintendent, the Director leads the Catholic Schools Office in providing leadership, support, and oversight of the Catholic schools of the diocese.

Position Duties:
• Fulfills the requests of the bishop.
• Advises the bishop on all matters regarding Catholic schools.
• Acts as chief spokesperson for the bishop on all matters regarding Catholic schools.
• Represents the diocese on educational matters to Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC).
• Meets with the bishop when requested or necessary to receive or provide information.
• Attends and participates in monthly meetings with the bishop and department directors.
• Works collaboratively with the other members of the bishop's staff and departments.
• Oversees the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of the department programs and services.
• Works with principals and pastors to develop goals and objectives and oversees their implementation and evaluation through regular meetings. Goals and objectives may be part of the accreditation process or outside of the process.
• Responds to significant questions, issues, or concerns emerging from the Catholic schools.
• Collaborates with principals in strengthening site leadership, curriculum and instruction, finance management, and strategic planning.
• Works with schools in interpreting and understanding standardized test scores and using data for improved student learning.
• Organizes and facilitates regular meetings of school principals and pastors.
• Implements diocesan policy and interprets policy and regulations for schools. Provides council as needed to pastors, principals, teachers, and parents on policies and practices, including personnel.
• Improves diocesan Catholic school brand as measured by an increase in student enrollment throughout the system.
• Creates and executes leadership in-service and professional development opportunities for principals, administrators, and faculty throughout the diocese.
• Works with community partners including colleges and universities and funding organizations to develop strategic partnerships that will expand academic opportunities for students.
• In conjunction with the respective pastor, evaluates principal's job performance.
• Visits schools, acts as a supervisor and consultant, fielding calls from principals and pastors.
• Assists pastors and parishes with searches and interviews for the selection of principals.
• Provides support to each school in assuring accreditation standards are maintained.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the bishop.

Qualifications:
• Must be a practicing Catholic in communion with the Church, and passionate about forming the next generation of Catholic disciples.
• Master's Degree in administration, education, or curriculum development is required.
• Three to five years of administrative experience in Catholic Schools is required.
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education.
• Exceptional listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A desire to engage in teamwork and collaboration.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to: https://jobapply.page.link/8sdCn