Principal-Rosary Cathedral School

Position: Principal  

Type: Full-Time, Interim through June 30, 2027 

Partnership Schools Principals hold an unwavering commitment to student success and an appreciation and respect for Catholic  culture, identity, and values. They build and maintain a school culture of high expectations, instructional excellence, and rich Catholic  identity. Partnership Principals are supportive thought-partners in network-level curricular implementation and assessment decisions,  and they leverage proven management practices across the network while gleaning insight from our nationally-recognized partner  organizations, including Teach like a Champion, Amplify/Core Knowledge, Eureka/Great Minds, and others. 

Rosary Cathedral Catholic School is a K-8 school located in the historic Old West End of Toledo, Ohio.  

Principal Reporting Relationships: 

The Principal reports to the Managing Director of Schools (Toledo). The K to 8th-grade teaching faculty and other school-based staff  report to the Principal.  

Principals’ responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

● Curriculum & Instruction 

○ Leading the implementation of a common, rigorous (Pre)K-8th grade curricula as well as the Partnership Schools  instructional approach to ensure that all teachers have the tools they need to help students achieve at the highest  levels; 

● Faith Formation 

○ Building on the rigorous traditions of urban Catholic education and focus on faith formation and development of the  whole child – developing self-worth, moral character, a love of learning, and a sense of civic responsibility in all  students; 

○ Ensuring that the school-wide program of religious education and faith formation is aligned with its home diocese’s  religious education requirements; 

● Catholic School Culture 

○ Building a strong, positive, intentional Catholic school culture that provides a calm, safe, supportive, and faith-filled  learning environment where students are engaged and respectful of each other and of adults in the building and  actions reflect root beliefs;  

● Family Relationships & Community Building 

○ Recruiting: Serving as Chief Evangelist for the school, communicating the value-proposition of the school to  stakeholders and community members to grow the number of students who benefit from the school; 

○ Enrollment Management: Overseeing all re-enrollment and new student enrollment activities, including all marketing  and outreach efforts and the enrollment process, in order to maximize the growth of the school community; ○ Development: Collaborating with the Partnership Schools Development team to support board and fundraising  efforts; 

○ Family Engagement: Nurturing family partnerships and creating regular opportunities for families to gather at school  to build and strengthen community;  

● Talent 

○ Recruiting Teachers & Staff: Supporting the recruitment of talented, skilled teachers who are unwavering in their  commitment to student success, who hold an appreciation and respect for Catholic culture, identity, and values; ○ Professional Development: Working with the Partnership Schools network team to lead high-quality professional  development  

○ Teacher Retention: Managing faculty and other instructional and extracurricular staff to retain those who are best  aligned to the mission of the school; 

● School Operations: 

○ Oversight, with Director of School Operations: In collaboration with the Partnership Schools network operations  team and the school’s Director of School Operations, ensures that school operations are efficient and effective,  accounting and budgets are accurate and up-to-date, scholarships are optimally processed, facilities are maintained,  and enrollment is maximized.  

○ Academic Records: Managing the process of academic reporting and recording, including grade reports, transcripts,  permanent records, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and academic recognition; and

○ State Compliance: Maintaining a working knowledge of and familiarity with Ohio educational standards and  requirements and ensuring the school is in compliance with all state and diocesan requirements. 

Partnership Principals have: 

● A deep respect for and commitment to expanding the legacy of urban Catholic education; 

● A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges; 

● Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and  interventions; 

● Proven track record of setting classroom expectations and driving student achievement as a teacher, preferably in an urban  classroom; 

● Demonstrated effective school leadership experience in working with students, teachers, parents, donors, and the community,  preferably in a ‘gap-closing’ school; 

● Demonstrated ability to balance collaboration (with teachers, fellow principals, and network leadership and staff) with strong  leadership and to set goals and build buy-in from teachers; 

● Knowledge of best practices and proven pedagogical techniques in urban education; 

● Demonstrated openness to feedback, and a willingness to be reflective in order to grow as an educator and the school-wide  instructional leader; 

● Technological proficiency and adaptability; 

● Excellent oral and written communication skills; 

● Flexibility to pivot from one task to another quickly, coupled with the ability to set priorities and follow through with results; ● Tenacity and willingness to do what it takes to ensure success for students; and 

● Maturity, a sense of humor, humility, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves,” scrappy attitude. 

Position Requirements: 

● An uncompromising belief that all students can learn; 

● At least four years of urban teaching experience with a track record of high achievement; 

● A bachelor’s degree from a competitive university is required—a master’s degree is preferred; 

● Successful experience leading adults and managing cultural change; 

● Must be a practicing Catholic; and 

● Must pass a background check.