Principal – Diocese of Raleigh

St. Mary Catholic School in Goldsboro, North Carolina is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and qualified principal to lead a growing school academically and spiritually and to serve its approximately 230 students. St. Mary School is a pre-Kindergarten (a full-day 4-year-old pre-Kindergarten class is offered) through 8th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education. The curriculum stresses academic achievement within a Christian community where the child feels that he/she is loved and respected by his/her peers as well as the teacher. United with each other in meaningful liturgy and prayer, the students can further come to an understanding of the Christian life. At St. Mary, we are attempting to “teach as Jesus did.”

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions

• Be an active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic dedicated to collaborative ministry and the advancement of the vision of the Church as promoted by the Second Vatican Council.
• Be dedicated to the spiritual growth of our students and faculty.
• Be a mission-driven leader with strong integrity, sound judgment, excellent collaborative skills, and possessing a commitment to curriculum and staff development.
• Demonstrate successful experience in the areas of public relations and development, as well as budgetary and financial management skills.
• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in technology, ability to develop strategic and long-range planning, and be able to motivate others toward task accomplishment.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration/Leadership with a minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience. Experience as a Catholic School Principal or Assistant Principal preferred.
• Possess or be eligible to be licensed as an administrator by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.
• Successfully complete all necessary criminal background and reference checks.
• Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe-Environment Training prior to first day on campus

The fully-qualified candidate selected to serve as Principal may earn up to a $10,000 bonus each contract year for up to three years, by achieving specified goals and demonstrating their effectiveness in several administrative metrics