Elementary School Principal

St. Marys Academy, a parish school located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, is seeking a faith-filled, committed, energetic, and visionary principal. The schools next leader must effectively communicate and impart the Academys mission to all constituents, including students and their families, faculty and staff, benefactors, and friends.The ideal candidateMust be a practicing Catholic, committed to Catholic education. This candidate is adept at developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with parents and guardians, rooted in trust, to benefit the children of St. Marys Academy.He/she will recruit and retain talented teachers who are committed to Catholic education. This candidate has a deep knowledge of PK-8 curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and assessments. He/she is highly skilled with written and oral communication, is organized, a team-builder, thorough, persistent, and a creative multi-tasker. The ideal candidate effectively gathers and uses data and technology, is collegial, collaborative, supportive, and has a sense of humor.To view full ad visit the Diocese of Springfield website at www.diospringfield.org.TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (only to be contacted with your permissionfollowing an interview) to ....

Job Requirements
Major Functions and Responsibilities Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in managing students. Knowledge of a broad span of curriculum as it moves from grade to grade. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and offer resolution. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and apply word processing software. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty in a way that is helpful, encouraging, and withunderstanding. Demonstrated ability to mentor faculty members. Willingness to work with different constituents, like the Diocese of Springfield, Town of Longmeadow,Parish Council, School Advisory Board, and Finance Council. Ability to work collaboratively with the Pastor, the Parent Board, faculty, and parents to foster alearning environment deeply rooted in the Churchs teaching. Willingness to create partnerships with parents to foster the longevity and retention of studentenrollment. Willingness to be creative with ideas around non-academic matters, including, but not limited to,enrollment management, retention, planning, budgets, development, and marketing. Demonstrated ability to successfully work within a budget.