St. Joseph's Catholic School, a parish school of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, is seeking a faith-filled, dynamic leader for the 2025-2026 school year.
The principal will utilize the National Standards and Benchmarks as the framework for leadership: Mission and Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.
Mission and Catholic Identity
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic who actively participates in the sacramental pastoral life of the Church.
- Serve as a spiritual leader of faculty, staff and students
- Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
- Help build the School’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, school religious, service activities and retreats
- Be a strong spokesperson for the school and for Catholic education in the community
Governance and Leadership
- Partner with the Office of Catholic Schools in implementation of diocesan policy, curriculum and accreditation requirements.
- Assist, advise and evaluate certified and classified staff.
- Enact the school’s behavioral policies and procedures including handling daily student discipline.
- Assess needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school ministerial environment.
- Attend and participate in all Diocese of Boise professional development opportunities, board meetings, parish meetings, etc.
- Attend and participate in community events and fundraisers
Academic Excellence
- Develop a student focused approach to learning; guide the differentiatiation of instruction to help all students learn.
- Support growth of teachers through targeted professional development.
- Direct the development of continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction.
- Utilize school wide data for continuous school improvement.
Operational Vitality
- Along with pastor and School Advisory Board, implement school long-term planning, accreditation and goal setting
- Be able to create and manage a school budget
- Be able to maintain and build school enrollment
- Implement and monitor a school safety plan.
Education and Experience
- Previous school administration experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Master’s Degree and Certified by the State of Idaho as an Administrator or be able to obtain this certification
How to Apply:
Submit a letter of interest, Diocese of Boise Catholic School application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Tammy Emerich, Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
