St. Michael School Principal

Job Description

St. Michael School - Penn Yan, New York
POSITION: Principal at St. Michael School, school year 2025-2026
START DATE: ASAP
REPORTS TO: Pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Rochester Department of Catholic Schools is seek a principal who is committed to Catholic Education and can effectively lead St. Michael school in the fulfillment of the mission to nurture the faith and intellect of students in grades Prekindergarten through fifth grade.

The principal serves as the spiritual and instructional leader of the school and is responsible for all aspects of school operations and safe environment protocols.
Qualified candidates must have an understanding of the New York State Learning Standards and possess or be working towards certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader and a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Practicing Catholic in good standing - must have the ability to obtain a letter from a pastor of good standing.
• Possess or working toward certification as a School Building Leader and/or School District Leader;
• Experience as an elementary teacher and/or administrator;
• Experience with curriculum development;
• Experience with staffing and staff development;
• Strong communication skills with a variety of stakeholders;
• Proficient with current instructional technology practices.

Applicants must submit a the following items: resume, contact information of three professional references, a letter from the Pastor of his/her home Catholic parish, and NYS certifications.

About the Employer

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester is the visible presence of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church in this 12-county region in western New York. In communion with the Apostolic See of Rome and our Holy Father, Pope Francis, we are bound together in the unity of faith and strengthened by the Sacraments. Served by the pastoral care of His Excellency, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, we continue to share in the Church's original constitution and mission which was given to us by our Savior, Jesus Christ: to love God above all things, and to serve our neighbors in need, for love of Him.