Principal – St. Joseph Notre Dame High School – Alameda, CA
Mission Statement Saint Joseph Notre Dame, a Catholic parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open-minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service.
Responsibilities of the Principal The Principal is expected to: ● Assure that SJND models the Pastor’s and Bishop’s expectations for a school of excellence in the Diocese of Oakland; ● Partner and communicate effectively with the Pastor, Superintendent, Board, Principal of the Elementary School, and the Community; ● Provide leadership in all areas of school operations: business, finance, advancement, enrollment, and teaching and learning; ● Deliver on identified goals and objectives outlined in the E3 Accreditation Educational Improvement Plan; ● Head the Leadership Team in the implementation of the mission through the Strategic Plan and the E3 Accreditation Plan using the National Catholic Standards as a resource; ● Inspire the faculty and staff to pursue excellence in their teaching and student outcomes; ● Maintain a climate of accountability and a focus on the quality of the student experience; ● Achieve institutional financial and fundraising objectives. Current Challenges and Opportunities SJND has successfully earned its six-year WASC/WCEA accreditation through June 30, 2024. The Principal, working with the Board of Trustees, the Leadership Team, and faculty and staff, will lead the implementation of the current Strategic Plan and the E3 Accreditation Plan to: ● Embrace and maintain the mission, culture, and traditions Integral Student Outcomes and Core Values of this exceptional and diverse Catholic college preparatory high school; ● Lead in the continuing development of a 21st Century curriculum; ● Work with faculty in achieving the school’s academic goals; ● Lead in the continuing development of Advancement, Enrollment Management, Finance and Business Operations.
Additionally, the Principal must be eager to embrace the “One Family” vision of the Pastor, thus working collegially with the parish and the adjacent elementary school.
Qualifications and Qualities of the Next Principal The school seeks an experienced leader with a passion for mission who possesses these qualities and leadership characteristics: ● A faith-filled, practicing Catholic who embraces the Core Values of SJND faculty and staff: Humble and Proud; Dedicated and Spirited; Caring and Accountable; ● Expertise in Catholic education ● Advanced college degree ● A strategic and resourceful school leader with deep domain knowledge of secondary school organizational management, fiscal management, and a commitment to best practices in teaching and learning, and the overall quality of the student experience ● SJND is positioned perfectly for further growth and prominence. The school seeks a relational leader who will serve as the face of the school to the community, continue to raise the profile of the school academically and share its powerful value proposition across the Greater East Bay and Bay Area
To Apply
To apply, please submit the following materials confidentially as separate PDF attachments in one email to Gloria Espinoza, Human Resources Department, Diocese of Oakland at gespinoza@oakdiocese.org: ● Cover letter that expresses your interest and fit for leading a Diocesan Catholic School; ● Current resume that includes dates for all degrees, certifications, and experience; ● Statement of educational leadership philosophy and practice in a Catholic parish school; ● List of five references with names, phone numbers, and emails – no references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval; ●
CSDO Employment Application. Application due by: March 22, 2019