Principal, Our Lady of Fatima School, Seattle WA

Our School: Located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Our Lady of Fatima Parish School offers Preschool through 8th Grade students the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually in a supportive, caring community and a safe environment. Founded in 1954, Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is one of 73 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle with a shared commitment to Gospel values. Built on this rich tradition, Our Lady of Fatima is committed to forming curious minds and compassionate hearts and serving the world.

We provide a rigorous curriculum, excellent teachers, robust technology, Spanish, art, music, physical education, and an Extended Care program for Preschool through 3rd Grade students.

None of this would be possible without a talented and dedicated faculty, exceptional staff, and highly committed parents.

Mission: As a Catholic community rooted in the teachings of Christ, we educate the whole child, encouraging curious minds and compassionate hearts in a safe environment where each child’s gifts develop to serve our world.

Qualifications for the Position:

• Practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to Catholic education
• Master’s degree in Educational Administration or similar advanced degree
• Holds a current Washington State Principal Certification, or eligibility to hold certification
• Minimum 7 years teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability exhibited through past or present educational assignments
• Demonstrated successful ability to manage staff, budgets, and educational programs
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skill Set:

• Excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated initiative over the years
• Superior ability to manage multiple functional areas and set clear priorities
• Experience in curriculum and professional/staff development
• Authentic role model for teachers, students, and community
• Ability to be a genuine torch bearer for the rich traditions and history of our school and guide into the future

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Reports to and collaborates with the Pastor in implementing the mission of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Seattle to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Maintains a strong learning environment.
• Assures the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive curriculum program which complies with Archdiocesan and state standards of curriculum requirements.
• Supervises certified and support staff.
• Collaborates with the vice principal, teachers, and staff to assure implementation of learning standards for students.
• Assures the development and maintenance of effective communication systems between parents, teachers, and school administrators.
• Serves as executive officer to the School Commission. Collaborates with the Commission in preparing the annual budget, and when approved, oversees implementation.
• Oversees the development of an overall financial plan for the school.
• Collaborates with the Archdiocesan Office for Catholic Schools in administering the school.
• Implements the policy and process for disciplining students.
• Manages school health, safety, and security processes, including disaster and crisis management procedures. Assures the preparation and submission of all necessary reports to the state and Archdiocesan Office for Catholic Schools. Principals also adhere to all applicable state and Archdiocesan safety and health regulations.
• Oversees the management of the school building and grounds, including supervising short-and long-range building and grounds improvement needs for the school. Principal supervises maintenance/janitorial workers for the school.
• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required to function as a principal.

Salary: $125,000-$150,000. Determined based on comparable salary ranges of neighboring Catholic Schools, internal equity, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Application: To apply, please visit the Office for Catholic Schools website and apply online.

Deadline: Open until filled.