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Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as principal, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Founded in 1998, Xavier has a long-standing reputation of providing a high-quality, Catholic education to students grades 9-12 within the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Specific qualifications for this  position include:

RESPONSIBLE TO:     

Xavier Board of Education and President

QUALIFICATIONS:      

Demonstrates aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities

Supports and fosters Christian uniqueness of system

Uses Gospel values as the basis for decision-making

State of Iowa Certification

Roman Catholic

FAITH LEADER

• Is accountable to the Archbishop through the Archdiocesan Board, Superintendent of Schools and Pastoral Coordinator in matters relating to the religious mission of the school.
• Is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and activities for the spiritual growth of staff and students in accord with the religious vision and mission of the school, working with the appointed spiritual directors.
• Plans with the Spiritual Director for the development of faith experiences for the students.
• Plans with the Spiritual Director for opportunities related to worship and prayer.

BOARD RELATIONSHIP

• Serves as Executive Officer of the Board.
• Assists in leading and carrying out long-range strategic planning.

PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIP

• Works with the president to assist in developing long-range strategic planning.
• Works with the president to ensure long-range strategic planning initiatives are carried out with faculty and staff.
• Serves as a trusted teammate with the president on issues related to school affairs. Clear, continual, and oftentimes confidential communication is paramount.  

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP:

• Responsible for:
• staff development/new teacher orientation/teacher meetings
• curriculum planning and implementation
• overseeing student responsibility and discipline
• developing master school calendar
• development of faculty and parent-student handbook
• State, N.C.A. and Archdiocesan reports
• all matters pertaining to graduation
• Responsible for the overall administration of the school overseeing the general operation of the school program and required reporting.  Leads and supervises the School Administrative Team.
• Meets regularly with the School Administrative Team/Staff to discuss and plan curriculum and faculty in-service.
• Communicates and interacts directly with the Office of Catholic Schools and parishes on school-related matters.

STAFF RELATIONSHIP

• Coordinates hiring and recommends candidates to the Board for employment.
• Is responsible for ongoing supervision and evaluation of certified and non-certified staff, maintaining proper records, files and documentation.
• Involves staff and communities in adequately assessing the educational needs of the school.

STUDENT RELATIONSHIP

• Works with the School Administrative Team/staff in coordinating program offerings and assessments.
• Implements curriculum and coordinates selection of materials according to Archdiocesan guidelines.
• Directs the staff in implementing a school program in accord with responsible educational practices, current trends, and Archdiocesan guidelines.
• Directs staff assignments/placement/master schedules.
• Supervises the ordering of curriculum materials.
• Assists in evaluation of instructional programming.
• Works with Administrative Staff, Media Specialist, and Department Heads to implement Technology Plan.

FINANCE RELATIONSHIP

• Works with Controller to prepare the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee, and ultimately oversees its implementation.

PUBLIC RELATIONS RELATIONSHIP

• Maintains open communication with staff, students, parish staff, and Board of Education.
• Communicates with parents and provides parent/student interaction.
• Causes the total school program to be made known in the larger community.
• Works with local groups in school-related programs.
• Serves as liaison to the media, as necessary.
• Coordinates student recruitment.

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• Is committed to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Participates in periodic evaluation conducted by the Office of Catholic Schools.
• Develops a professional growth plan flowing from the evaluation.
• Engages in periodic review of professional growth.
• Attends workshops and conferences.