School Principal

Position Details

St. John Vianney School Announces an Exciting Leadership Position:

Position : School Principal
Job Begins : - School Year
Enrollment : Approximately students
Grade Levels : Kindergarten 8th

Demographics : St. John Vianney School, located in Wyoming, Michigan. The school provides an exceptional faith-based educational experience and enjoys a diverse, supportive, faith-filled community, drawing from multiple local parishes in the southernmost region of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

School Culture:  At St. John Vianney Catholic School we educate compassionate, knowledgeable students to follow the path of Jesus Christ. There is strong Catholic identify that drives faith formation, a focus on academic excellence, and a caring, connected community. All of this is part of the school vision to be a Catholic school where all children encounter Christ, strengthen their God-given gifts, and begin a lifelong love of learning and serving God.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in educational leadership or administration with state of Michigan administrator certification or masters degree in education with a willingness to obtain administrator certification in the state of Michigan within three years.
The candidate must have a current Continuing, Life, Permanent, Professional, Provisional or Standard Teaching Certificate for the State of Michigan at the level of administration for which the candidate is applying.
A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
Understands the structures, tenets, and institutions of the Catholic church.
Willingness to obtain Advanced Catechist certification within five years.
Final approval of the candidate by the Superintendent.

Skills:

Desire to foster the faith life of the community and advance the mission of the Church.
Welcoming and personable
Strategic vision and planning
Ability to engage the community in vision.
Collaborative team builder
Excellent communication
Curricular and co-curricular leadership
Operational organization and problem solving
Responsive decision making

Responsibilities:

School faith community leadership
Instructional leadership
Student affairs
Personnel leadership
Business affairs
Development/Institutional Advancement
Board Relations
External affairs

Accountability:

Hired by the Pastor in consideration of the Boards recommendation, and with the approval of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, this position reports to the Pastor and is evaluated by the Pastor or his designee (Board Chair) according to the process established by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
Accountable to the School Board for the areas of responsibility delegated to the Board by the Pastor and the Diocese.
Accountable to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools in certain matters where diocesan policy and direction are concerned.

Salary: Competitive within the Catholic school market

St. John Vianney Search Committee
Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI

Apply by: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Apply with : Please attach a detailed letter of application with a resume. Complete and return the application form located here.