Principal, St Michael School, Waialua

The Principal is a visionary leader of the school who plans and delivers improvements through effective management and delegation. The Principal fosters the spiritual and academic growth of all students. As the key communicator for the school, the Principal shares matters of importance with Pastor, Staff, School Board and PTG on a regular basis.


Reports to: Pastor FLSA Status: Exempt


Main Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitating the school community of Faith
Gives priority to the development of the total Catholic quality of the school
Fosters quality interpersonal relationships in an atmosphere of Christian love
Emphasizes service consciousness of teachers and students
Involves members of the community in prayer and liturgy
Supports the coordination of faith formation and sacramental programs


Leading Teaching and Learning

Ensures outstanding teaching and learning is at the core of strategic planning
Provides inspiration and strong strategic leadership to the teachers to ensure that the school continues to deliver the highest standards of learning for all
Drives a continuous and consistent focus on students’ achievement, using data as benchmarks to monitor and evaluate progress
Promotes an exciting and challenging curriculum
Ensures that the curriculum is regularly reviewed, evaluated and updated
Annually facilitates school evaluation and utilizes that information to make improvements
Tackles underperformance at all levels
Ensures policies promote good conduct and behavior and reinforces the school’s approach to positive behavior management



Staffing and Team Development

Leads, motivates, challenges and supports staff in order to secure and sustain continuous improvement
Motivates others to create a shared learning culture and positive environment through distributive leadership and an environment which enables everyone to work collaboratively
Ensures there are effective processes for staff induction and professional development
Treats staff/teachers fairly and with dignity to maintain a positive school culture
Builds leadership capacity amongst teachers and provides leadership opportunities at all levels
Ensures effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of teachers/staff
Regularly reviews own practice, sets personal targets and takes responsibility for own development. Initiates 360 degree appraisal for self on an annual basis
Effectively manages own workload
Effectively monitors staff/teacher workload to allow an appropriate work/life balance
Ensures individual accountabilities are clearly defined, understood and agreed and are subject to rigorous and timely review and evaluation
Acknowledges the responsibilities and celebrates the achievements of individuals and teams



Managing the Organization

Per Diocesan policy, collaborates with school advisory board finance committee, Pastor and school bookkeeper to prepare the annual budget and budget projections
Sets appropriate priorities for expenditure, allocation of funds and effective administration and control of the above
Manages the school’s financial and human resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the school’s educational and spiritual goals and priorities
Ensures that systems are in place for the effective administration and control of the school budget
Participates in the recruitment and selection of the highest quality teaching and support staff who are willing and able to make a positive contribution to the ethos of the school
Puts in place effective team communication mechanisms to ensure that all staff and key parties are involved in and kept informed of key developments
Facilitates and oversees the maintenance and creation of activities that support enrollment
Oversees and supports the school’s development and fundraising plans

Overseeing the Care of School Buildings and Site

Ensures effective supervision and security of the school building, contents and grounds
Ensures any maintenance, repairs or moderations are acted on promptly and are in compliance with health and safety regulations
Maximizes the potential of the site to provide stimulating learning environments, sport and play provision and community facilities
Ensures compliance of procedures at all times with health and safety regulations


Maintains a positive PR and Marketing focus to showcase the school’s unique quality of education both in terms of academics and the building of spiritual and moral character of the students
Fosters a culture of collaborative communication
Ensures that parents and students are well informed about the school’s direction, priorities, curriculum, student achievement and progress
Creates and maintains effective partnerships with School Advisory Board, PTG and parishioners


Shaping the Future

Demonstrates the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice
Works with School Advisory Board and Pastor to develop and maintain strategic vision and promote our values and ethos to students, staff, parishioners and the wider community and ensures that all are committed and involved
Is willing to innovate and take on new challenges in the field of education

BASIC PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

MA Degree or its equivalent (certification in administration), or BA and five years educational leadership.  

A practicing Catholic living a lifestyle consistent with Catholic moral values and exercising professional conduct consistent with Catholic teaching.

Demonstrated leadership ability.

Five (5) years of demonstrated success in teaching. Commitment to a Catholic philosophy of education. Excellent interpersonal skills.