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The Principal is the visible leader of St. Philip&#8217;s Catholic School, much as the Pastor is the visible leader of the Parish. The Principal is responsible for the day to day operation of the school as well as creating and executing the long term goals of the school. The Principal leads the staff and faculty in educating students in a Catholic environment, preparing them for life and education beyond elementary and middle school. As a Catholic School, we are here to form students to be virtuous disciples of Christ with eternal salvation as the ultimate goal. Our Principal is an essential part of this mission and is expected to conduct him or herself in a manner consistent with Catholic teachings and the mission of the Church. All of our employees have an obligation to demonstrate, through their words and actions, ethics and integrity consistent with the faith, morals, and laws of the Church and must not bring rise to embarrassment or scandal. Main Duties * Manage school activities and staff, including hiring teachers and support personnel * Establish and oversee class schedules * Develop, implement, and maintain curriculum standards * Counsel and discipline students * Observe teachers, evaluate their performance, assign tasks * Meet with parents and teachers to discuss students&#8217; progress and behavior * Assess and prepare reports on test scores and other student achievement data * Organize professional development programs and workshops for staff * Assist with school finance budget and track expenditures * Support and enforce security procedures for students, staff, and visitors * Complete all required state, diocesan, and public school district reports * Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships the Pastor, parish staff, public schools, parish, diocese, and other groups as necessary for optimum student results Qualifications * A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church * Must be a credible witness of the Catholic Faith * Commitment to Catholic Schools and their mission * Masters Degree in education, leadership, or equivalent, or in progress (preferred) * Minimum of five years teaching and/or administration in Catholic schools (preferred) Competencies * Able to promote a Catholic culture with the school faculty, staff, and students * Able to establish and sustain a high caliber learning environment for students and faculty * Must have strong leadership skills and strategic thinking to ensure continued success of the school and its mission * Must be an effective communicator through written word and oral language, with students, teachers, and parents, creating positive working relationships * Must be able to analyze problems and find appropriate solutions * Ability to collaborate and work with individuals and teams Wage and Benefits * Full-time exempt. Will require evening and weekend work * Health, Dental, LTD, Life * Pension, 403(b) * Personal time off and Sick time off * Starting salary range: $65,000-$85,000, dependent on education and experience To apply, please send a resume and a letter of intent to David Brooks, Parish Administrator. Please include contact information for one personal and two professional references. Letters of recommendation will be accepted but are not required. St. Philip&#8217;s Catholic Church David Brooks 702 Beltrami Ave NW Bemidji MN 56601 Or dbrooks1@stphilipsbemidji.org<mailto:dbrooks1@stphilipsbemidji.org>