Resumes with cover letter may be directed to HR@BSMschool.org
Position overview:
The Office of the High School Principal has as its primary purpose to provide leadership and ensure quality in the academic and student affairs programs for Benilde-St. Margaret’s School to achieve the fullest attainment of its unique Catholic mission. In collaboration with the President and administrative team, the Principal shares responsibility for the integration of faith and culture within the school through successful academic and student programs, including curriculum development.
The Principal coordinates the program of supervision, observation, and evaluation of the faculty and instructional program and the guidance and counseling program. The Principal coordinates all phases of policy implementation related to academics, instruction, and curriculum and coordinates all student affairs programs and co-curricular activities through the Assistant Principals and Director of Athletics. The Principal is responsible for the successful day-to-day operation of the school as accomplished through effective delegation of responsibilities to the administrators, faculty and staff.
Primary Duties:
Personnel Responsibilities and Professional Development
Identify, attract, develop, and retain high-quality educators with a commitment and passion for delivering a transformational Catholic educational experience. Act as a fair, personable, and compassionate leader who embraces collaboration while leading with enthusiasm. Provide ongoing mentoring, professional development and meaningful evaluation of faculty and staff.
Faith Leadership
Provide inspirational Christ-centered servant leadership that embraces, models and champions the traditions and values of Catholic education. Champion and promote the school’s unique charism, rooted in the traditions of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the Christian Brothers, and the Order of St. Benedict.
Curriculum Development
Provide accomplished, passionate, and inclusive academic leadership. Lead an extensive, innovative, and academically rigorous curriculum that ensures success for all students, based on high standards of excellence.
Oversee the scope and sequence of the guidance and counseling curriculum and services, including academic counseling, social and emotional support, and college/career services.
Strategic Planning
Provide input and guidance to the academic and overall strategic plan when being developed. Implement and follow-through on the existing plan or adapt as necessary due to changing conditions.
Implement strategies and deliver on the goals of the strategic plan as related to academics and student life.
Budgeting and Reporting
Provide financial oversight to all academic department expenditures. Participate in developing appropriate budgets to achieve strategic goals. Make difficult decisions in an environment with competing demands and limited resources.
Community Relations
Bring together diverse constituents and stakeholders using collaboration and consensus building skills, working with boards, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader community. Provide accessible and approachable leadership with a reputation for being extremely visible and interactive on campus, at school events and relating to the students, parents, faculty and staff with energy, enthusiasm and warmth.
Responsibilities to BSM as a Catholic School:
Employment in and by a Catholic school is substantially different from secular employment. Catholic school employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Pastoral Conduct, and their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Catholic Church, such that can embarrass the School or the Church or give rise to scandal. The High School Principal is expected to be an active, participating Roman Catholic.
Education / Experience (Minimum Required)
Master’s degree or doctorate in educational leadership or equivalent, Minnesota state administrator’s license. Minimum five years classroom experience, and five years in administration.
Interpersonal skills
Strong positive verbal and written communication skills.
Professional, approachable, and friendly.
Respectful of others.
High level of integrity.
Efficient and well organized.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
Patient and calm demeanor under pressure.
About Benilde-St. Margaret's School
Benilde-St. Margaret's is a Catholic, co-educational college-preparatory school serving 1,100 students in grades 6-12. From its founding until today, BSM is committed to providing every student with the best educational experience. BSM enjoys a reputation of excellence because of our dedication to providing a personal experience for students with leading-edge learning opportunities, extensive athletic and co-curricular opportunities, faith formation, and a robust service-learning program. Empowered to think, lead, and serve, BSM students are immersed in a culture grounded in Christian love. Our Mission: We educate, empower, and inspire learners within a Catholic community to lead lives of faith, achieve academic excellence, and contribute meaningfully to a global society.
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