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Diocese of La Crosse

School Principal | St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School in Beaver Dam

Diocese of La Crosse, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


School Principal | St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School in Beaver Dam

Job SummarySt. Katharine Drexel School in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is seeking a take-charge education professional who finds great joy in all aspects of growing the next generation of well adjusted and respectful young people who love and practice their vibrant Catholic faith, while ensuring that graduates are well prepared for the next rung in their educational ladder.St. Katharine Drexel School is a 3K-8th grade school with an enrollment of 190 students, and it participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice program. It offers significant extracurricular opportunities to students, including a marching band, forensics, Builders Club, and an engaging collection of activities and events designed to foster personal growth among the student population. SKD is a parish school, operating under the energetically-cooperative control of parish Pastoral and Finance Councils.Beaver Dam is a city of 17,000 with a vibrant community life, sports, theater, healthcare, a good fishing lake, and a diverse array of activities for all ages. It is roughly equidistant to Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Valley.Job DutiesUnder the direction of the Pastor/Administrator, the Principal:provides strategic and operational leadership and day-to-day management in order to achieve the school’s missionleads and develops faculty, staff, students, and school operations in:Mission and IdentityGovernance and LeadershipAcademic ExcellenceOperational Vitality, as defined in the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools and policies of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the local parish and school.Core Responsibilities in the Principal Positionworks collaboratively with the Pastor, faculty leadership teams, and the School Advisory Commission to develop and implement the mission and vision of the schoolengages in authentic servant leadership to advance the mission and vision of the schoolembraces the teachings of the Gospel and serves as the primary faith leader of the school community (faculty and staff, students, and families)is the instructional leader of the school and its programs, including a standards-based learning platform, workshop-model classes, and full inclusion of special education studentsis the full-time operational manager of the school, effectively mentoring and leading a team of 35 faculty and staff members.assures timely and accurate completion of Federal, State, and the Archdiocesan reportspractices high level administrative competencemaintains accreditation standardsother duties as assignedQualificationsPracticing Catholic in good standing with the ChurchCurrent Wisconsin Administrator Licensure 5051, or approved Study PlanMaster’s Degree in Educational Administration, preferably Educational LeadershipEvidence of ongoing professional learningThree or more years of successful classroom teaching experienceHigh-level commitment to student-centered decision makingSupervisory experience preferredCompetence with MS Office, Google Workspace, and instructional technologiesSkillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsWell-versed in standards-based learning and contemporary instructional practicesCompetence in the collection, analysis, and utilization of data to inform instructional and operational decisionsEffectively coach and mentor staffAbilitiesAbility to multitask and prioritizeAbility to make decisions, be attentive to details, and troubleshoot as appropriateAbility to maintain confidentialityCompensation : DOE, CompetitiveStart Date : July 1, 2024Location : Beaver Dam, Dodge County, A23Job Category : Schools – Administrative/PrincipalContact Name : Fr. Will Arnold, Pastor/Administrator

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