Interim School Principal

Company: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

• Location:St. Theresa Catholic School - Sugar Land
• Date Available:07/01/2025Interim School PrincipalLocation: St. Theresa Catholic School, Sugar Land, TXStart Date: July 2025St. Theresa Catholic School, founded in 2009, is a classical Catholic parochial school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, serving over 200 students. We are a Pre-K to 8th grade school that furnishes its students with an outstanding classical education informed by the wisdom of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition. St. Theresa's has been honored as a top 10 school by the Classical Learning Test (2023), Catholic Honor Roll School by the Cardinal Newman Society (2019-2024), and National Blue Ribbon School (2020). Our curriculum reflects our commitment to the integration of faith and reason to lead our students to a knowledge and love of the teaching of Jesus Christ and His Church through study, a life of virtue, prayer, and worship within the sacred liturgy.St. Theresa Catholic School Offers:
  • A Tradition of Excellence: With a history of academic and spiritual excellence, we prepare students to answer the call to holiness generously, excel academically, and flourish as persons in every aspect of life.
  • A Community Formed by Prayer and the Sacred Liturgy: Our students engage deeply in our community's spiritual life, attending Mass twice a week and participating in the rosary, regular confession, adoration, and other forms of piety and devotion. These commitments are foundational for our Catholic identity.
  • Focus on the patrimony of the Classical Liberal Arts tradition: Our school was founded with the intention of fostering the integration of the classical liberal arts, with a focus on the Trivium, throughout the curriculum. Our unique curriculum includes: a focus on beautiful expression in writing and speech, the use of Singapore Math, an extensive music education, a Latin-centered curriculum, an engaging art instruction program, and physical education and sports as vital to the goal of educating the mind, heart, and body.Your Role:Under the general supervision of the local Pastor and the Superintendent of Schools, the duty of the Interim Principal is to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of St. Theresa Catholic School to cooperate with parents in the spiritual and educational development and achievement of their children in accordance with Archdiocesan policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.Essential Duties:
    • Lives a Life Consistent with Catholic Educational Values
    • Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
    • Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
    • Ensures that policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
    • Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required.
    • Coordinates the work of school staff and campus leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
    • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
    • Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
    • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and Archdiocesan policies.
    • Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the Archdiocesan evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment. Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with Archdiocesan policies.Additional Duties:Performs other related tasks as assigned by local Pastor and the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Travel Requirements:Travels to Archdiocesan buildings and professional meetings as required.Work Schedule:Standard administrator work schedule as set forth in the Administrator's Handbook in coordination with the local Pastor.Qualifications:
      • Knowledge of Catholic faith and tradition.
      • A practicing Catholic with a commitment to ongoing formation in catechetical and spiritual leadership development as defined and monitored by the local ordinary and superintendent.
      • Knowledge of Classical teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
      • Knowledge of Classical elementary school curriculum and concepts.
      • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
      • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
      • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
      • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
      • Ability to develop and implement projects.
      • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
      • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
      • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
      • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.Certification/License: Texas State Certification preferred.
        • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.Education:
          • Master's degree in Administration and Supervision or Educational Leadership.
          • OR Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in educational administration and supervision courses.
          • OR a valid, appropriate state certificate for a principal.Experience:
            • A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in more than one grade level.
            • A minimum of three years Administrative experience in Elementary, preferably at a Catholic School with a classical liberal arts curriculum.Apply Now to Lead our students to pursue what is True, Good, and Beautiful:Are you ready to assist St. Theresa Catholic School as it seeks to grow and to flourish, significantly impacting the lives of our students and the broader community? We invite you to submit your cover letter and resume through our Archdiocesan Job Portal.Join us in forming future saints at St. Theresa Catholic, where faith and reason assist us in knowing and loving Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever!
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