School Principal jobs in Idaho

JOB OPENING: PRINCIPAL  

St. Mary’s Catholic School is seeking an educational and institutional leader to implement our mission, vision, and strategic plan. The Principal is ultimately responsible for the overall success of the school and will report to the Pastor and Diocese Superintendent. This position is open immediately for the 2024-2025 school year.

The School

St. Mary’s Parish School was founded in 1908 and has served the community of Moscow and the Palouse for over a century. The school currently offers preschool through eighth grade with 105 students and 20 faculty and staff.  The school is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association. The school is poised for long-term success with a remodeled and expanded facility, a $2 million endowment, and a skilled school board that helps with planning and fundraising.  

The City of Moscow, Idaho

The school is located in the Pacific Northwest city of Moscow, Idaho, a college town with a population of approximately 26,000 nestled in the rolling hills of the Palouse on the border of Idaho and Washington State.  The town is home to the University of Idaho and only a few miles from Washington State University.  Moscow was rated as the best place to raise a family by Marketwatch in 2018 and 2019. 

The Mission

St. Mary’s Parish Catholic School exists as a vital part of the St. Mary’s Church ministry by serving as an evangelization arm for the parish. Our Mission is to encourage and challenge its students to grow tangibly in their relationship with God, as they strive to be life-long learners igniting their faith, knowledge, creativity, and service.

The Position

The Principal assumes the pivotal role of both educational leader and administrative steward and leads the institution with a steadfast commitment to its Catholic faith-based mission. The Principal fosters a vibrant Catholic school culture and operational vitality and is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Boise in its mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. 

Priorities 

• Grow enrollment with improvements to marketing, admissions and community relations
• Improve the school’s financial sustainability through philanthropy-based development and strategic financial planning and management
• Communicate with and support faculty and staff with encouragement, professional support, formal accountability, mentorship and clear direction
• Create operational vitality in all areas of school administration
• Lead strategic planning process and the development of a new plan

Duties

• Mission, Vision and Catholic Identity
• Implement the Catholic mission and vision of the school 
• Build the school’s faith community through support of and participation in religious and service activities
• Be strong spokesperson for the school and for Catholic education
• Leadership
• Represent the school at various events and serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the school, its values, its mission, and the programs offered to further the mission
• Manage and lead all staff and personnel including faculty and administration meetings
• Observe, supervise, and help evaluate the faculty and provide on-going professional development and faith formation 
• Collaborate with the School Board to advance long range planning
• Encourage and support the professional development and evaluation of the faculty, administrators, and staff
• Foster a thriving school culture of virtue, excellence, faith, and service
• Lead strategic planning in collaboration with the School Board
• The HOS may work outside of normal school operational hours as needed for special events, facility needs, and urgent issues that may arise.
• Operations and Advancement
• Oversee and direct the financial resources of the school in coordination with the Superintendent, School Board and Business Manager
• Create a culture of operational vitality and excellence and ensure the school is properly staffed
• Direct and manage operational and advancement personnel 
• Develop the school budget and long range financial plans in collaboration with Business Manager and School Board
• Work with staff and School Board to build an effective philanthropy-based development operation including a successful Annual Fund
• Academics and Student Growth
• Oversee implementation of curriculum, pedagogy and teacher performance
• Review and evaluate academic programs, ensuring compliance with educational standards, accreditation processes, while also monitoring trends in education and facilitating change where needed
• Ensure proper processes, policies and responsibilities are implemented for managing student discipline, attendance, grades, and all school/academic operations

Desired Qualifications

• A faith-filled practicing Catholic who will embrace and promote the Catholic identity of the school
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred but not required
• The school administrator of a Catholic school will possess State Administrative Certification or, consistent with rules governing Idaho charter school administrators, have equivalent, documented leadership experience (33-5206).
• Someone willing to innovate and challenge the conventional education models
• A relational, collaborative servant-leader 
• Adept at building and growing an organization/institution 
• Proven skill in developing and motivating high-quality faculty and staff.
• Experience with all areas of school leadership including development, enrollment management, school finances, program development, and faculty and staff support.

Application Process

To apply, submit a letter of interest, Diocese of Boise application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Tammy Emerich, Superintendent of Catholic Schools at temerich@rcdb.org.