Position: Assistant Principal/Dean of Students

Location: Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School

 2410 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47909

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LCSS is seeking a dynamic and visionary Catholic High School Assistant Principal who will provide exceptional spiritual, educational, and professional leadership to our school community.  The Assistant Principal/Dean of Students will work in conjunction with the Principal to maintain a safe, positive environment for staff and students. This position requires someone that is knowledgeable about general school policy and practice as well as someone with a desire to understand the needs of the community Central Catholic serves.  The ideal candidate will be committed to promoting academic excellence while upholding Catholic values and traditions. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church, hold an advanced degree and have administrative experience.  Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain student discipline and attendance by enforcing the school policies and carrying out the disciplinary policies of the school
• Supervise and monitor students
• Assist with supervising personnel 
• Observe and evaluate staff
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
• Support and assist with the responsibilities of the principal 

COMMUNITY OF FAITH

• Support and implement the mission/philosophy of Catholic education and the school
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values
• Participates in building faith community

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Works cooperatively with administration
• Works positively with colleagues, support staff, and parish staff
• Provides opportunities for positive reinforcement of the staff

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• Master’s degree in education administration is preferred
• Prior school administration experience is preferred
• Skill in job appropriate technology, critical thinking and planning and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Ability to build strong working relationships with parish priests, religious, parents, and students a must.

DETAILS:

• 220 day contract
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• 403(b) Retirement
• Health and benefit package
• Tuition discount

COMMENTS:

Please send resume, cover letter and 3 reference letters to careers@lcss.org. No walk-ins or phone calls please.

ABOUT:       

Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School is part of the Lafayette Catholic School System and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.  Student enrollment for grades seven through twelve is 444 students.

CLOSE DATE:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.