Catholic Elementary School Principal

Description

As we head into the 2025-2026 school year, the Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified and experienced educational leader for a parish or diocesan elementary school (TK-8). A qualified candidate is someone who is deeply committed to further the development of the faith, life, and academic excellence of the catholic school system. 

The principal has, as delegate of the diocese, immediate responsibility for implementing the philosophy and vision of the school in its regular operation. A school principal has the responsibility to:

• Implement the Mission, Vision and philosophy of the school in its regular operations
• Administer the total school program 
• Supervise and evaluate: a) Professional personnel; b) Auxiliary support staff; c) Students 
• Provide instructional leadership in accordance with the Office for School's Academic Excellence initiatives.  
• Monitor the financial operations of the school (in conjunction with the school bookkeeper) and report to the Office for Schools, the Parish or School’s Finance Council and or Pastor, and Diocesan Finance Office 

Requirements

Religious:   

• Be an active and practicing Roman Catholic 
• Be a leader/facilitator of the school faith community 
• Be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith 
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to the development of his/her own faith and that of the parents, teachers and students 
• Demonstrate an understanding and dedication to the ministry of Catholic education 

Professional: 

• Have a minimum of three years successful administrative experience in Catholic Schools  
• Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and/or California Administrative Credential or a Master’s Degree in the area of Education and a Catholic Leadership Certificate. 
• Have the ability to verbalize and clarify the philosophy and vision of Catholic School Education based upon church documents relevant to Catholic education 
• Demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational experiences 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the school, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.