School Principal

Job Description

The Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle in Lanham Maryland is hiring a School Principal for the 2025-26 school year.
This role will report to the Pastor and will be responsible for the daily operations of the school's policies, regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, traditional Catholic learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school.

In this role, the Principal will be responsible for:
Catholic Identity
Model Catholic values in all interactions with faculty/staff, students, school families, and the greater community.
Actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices.
Reflect the Catholic Church's teaching on social justice and witness service to others. (Policies for Catholic Schools - Seventh Revision - 2024)
Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as Mass, penance services and prayer services, as required.
Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
Promote a faith-based school community that is routed in Catholic traditions and practices.

Organization and Institutional Leadership

Manage the general operations of the school.
Implement instructional, assessment, supervisory and disciplinary standards, and monitoring progress towards school goals.
Direct or coordinate school and government programs such as standardized assessments, accreditation and assurances, high school admissions, Title II, Title III and the Maryland Textbook/Aging School Grants.
Create and maintain the school budget to ensure viability.
Plan and coordinate orientations for new parents and students.
Planning of faculty/ staff meetings and professional development.
Facilitate the planning of the school calendar and class schedules.
Effectively delegate responsibilities and foster shared leadership.
Create a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Supervision and Instructional Leadership

Foster an atmosphere of rigorous academic standards and achievement for all students and faculty.
Routinely observe and provide written and/or verbal feedback to faculty and staff in accordance with the guidelines set by the Catholic Schools Office using classroom observation, students contact, parent input and general observation.
Oversee the teacher evaluation process.

Student Services and Discipline

Set high standards for student behavior that are based on Catholic values.
Set clear and fair guidelines for student conduct and apply them in a consistent and judicious manner.
Keep complete and accurate student disciplinary records.
Effectively manage student conflict.
Effectively manage student/teacher conflict
Effectively manage parent/teacher conflict
Conduct student and/or parent conferences related to discipline matters and keep accurate and complete notes.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, faculty/staff and parents.

Staff Development

Manage the planning of a professional development program that is relevant to the needs of the faculty and improves student learning.
Establish and maintain the orientation and mentoring of new faculty and staff.
Attend meetings and participate in professional development programs offered by the Catholic Schools Office
Meet and maintain state and Archdiocese of Washington certification requirements.

Communication

Communicate regularly with stakeholders on school related issues.
Address faculty and staff concerns.
Display strong verbal and written communications skills.
Use strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of people and opinions.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Practicing Catholic
Certified Catechist (based on criteria from the Archdiocese (or within three years of hire)
Collaborative and a team player

Education and Experience

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Education (within three years of hire)
Successful instructional and leadership experience
Must possess a Maryland, Virginia or District of Columbia educational administration certificate at time of hire of within three years from date of hire)
Expertise in standards-based curriculum, assessment, technology integration and community relations.
Demonstrated success in effective use of data for instructional and educational improvement.

While a conscientious effort has been made to include all the duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington Elementary School Principal, the above is not all inclusive and the position's duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the Canonical Administrator (pastor) and Superintendent.

Please include a letter of interest, references and a letter from your Pastor in your application package.

Please email Lisa Calla-Russ at calla-russl@adw.org with any questions.

About the Employer

https://adw.org/