Principal

Overview

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

The new Principal will enter a Loyola School that is exceptionally well positioned for future growth and success.  Loyola School is seeking as its next Principal an energetic and experienced leader with the vision and skills necessary to help guide a high-functioning, mission-driven school to the next level of excellence.  The successful candidate should be a strategic leader who is religious and committed to the school’s Jesuit and Independent school traditions and s/he must model lifelong learning and embody the school’s Jesuit ideals and values.  The new Principal will thoughtfully evaluate the newest technologies and be adaptive to needs that present themselves, while motivating and guiding a terrific faculty and staff to be their best professional selves.  

The Principal is appointed by the President to exercise direct responsibility for the educational development of the School.  The Principal reports to the President and is evaluated by the President on a periodic basis.  S/He shall perform the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, together with all other duties pertaining to her/his office and assigned to her/him from time to time by the President.

Leadership

• Serves as the School’s chief operating officer, with primary responsibility for the academic administration of the School.

• Formulates educational policies in consultation with professional staff members and groups, and proposes them to the President.

• After consultation with the President, hires and where necessary terminates members of the faculty and any administrative staff that report to her/him, and determines their assignments.  

• Collaborate with the President, the Board’s Education and Student Life Committee, and other school leaders in forming long term plans.

Faculty/Students

• Supervises and evaluates faculty and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Appoints all department chairs and coordinators of other academics/co-curricular areas, and meets regularly with them.

• Directs faculty development and curriculum planning, working with the department chairs.  Oversees scheduling procedures and teacher course assignments. 

• Maintains effective communication and meets regularly with faculty.

• Supervises the academic development of the students; approves students for graduation; dismisses students for academic or disciplinary deficiencies, after consultations with her/his assistants and the President.

• Oversees all grade reporting procedures, and insures accurate record keeping for transcripts as well as permanent records. 

• Determines policies for retreats, school liturgies, service programs, etc., in consultation with the President and the Campus Ministry Director.

• Works with Director of Technology and school leadership in developing short and long term technology plans.

• Oversees the college admissions process through the College Counseling Office.

• Approves all special academic programs e.g., Independent Study, Senior Internship, Student Exchange, etc.

Administrative

• Maintains effective communication and meets regularly with her/his assistants, in order to keep fully informed on the major areas of responsibility delegated to them.

• In consultation with appropriate school staff, assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the School which is submitted to the Board of Trustees.

• In conjunction with the President, oversees the student admission process with an emphasis on internal admissions work and policies.  In consultation with the Director of Admissions, selects students for admission and selects students for scholarship allocations in accordance with established School polices.  

• Determines the School Calendar and daily schedule in consultation with assistants and, where necessary, the faculty.

• Along with committee chair, helps determine annual goals for the Board’s Education and Student Life Committee.  

Community/Other

• Participates in and attends alumni, parent, and development functions.

• Maintains effective communication, files required reports, and represents Loyola School in educational matters in dealing with: the Jesuit Provincial’s office, the Jesuit Schools Network, the Archdiocesan School Office, the New York State Department of Education, the New York State Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Independent School and other educational associations.

• Monitors and supervises the School’s New York State Association of Independent Schools protocols.

• Attends meetings of Jesuit high school principals conducted by the USA East Province and/or the JSN. Attends meetings of Heads and Principals of independent and Catholic high schools in the New York City area.  Remains current in professional areas through active membership in associations like JSN, NYSAIS, NASSP, ASCD, etc.

• Participates in personal as well as professional development activities.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree is required; a master’s or credential in educational leadership/administration is preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in educational leadership in Jesuit and/or independent schools is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The capacity to interact with great depth in both the Jesuit and independent school worlds.

• An open and collaborative management style.

• The ability to be decisive, build consensus, and be strategic.

• The ability to motivate, manage, and evaluate employees and to hire effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

PERSONAL VALUES

• A strong commitment to education and an understanding of schools; particularly the mission of Loyola School and how the mission shapes all decisions.  

• A high level of integrity and an extraordinary work ethic.  A desire to help lead and participate in the life of an energetic Jesuit school.  

• Strong mission-based decision making skills.