Position Title: Assistant Principal for Student Life Hours: Full-time
Supervised by: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt
Role:
The Assistant Principal for Student Life is a formational leader at Mater Dei Catholic High School (MDCHS). The Assistant Principal for Student Life at Mater Dei Catholic High School fosters a positive, inclusive, healthy school culture that aligns with the school's
mission and core values. This role involves actively engaging students and their families to create a supportive environment that enhances students' academic achievement,
personal spirituality, and social growth. The Assistant Principal will model respectful and professional relationships, promoting a strong, positive, achievement-oriented, faith-based school environment. The AP for Student Life will collaborate with other administrators to ensure alignment with Mater Dei Catholic High School's mission and core values. The Assistant Principal for Student Life is a member of the MDCHS Administrative Team.
Responsibilities:
Lead or support faculty meetings, school committees, and in-services;
Collaborate on ideas for professional development with the administration;
Communicate promptly and professionally with all constituents;
Supervise students on and off campus per school policies;
Assist with supervision at class retreats, including overnight retreats;
Chaperone major school dances, student events, homecoming, prom, all-school liturgies, and major sporting events;
Ensure student programming that serves a diverse school population;
Coordinate all ASB-sponsored activities, including but not limited to rallies, dances, announcements, spirit days, elections, and more;
Teach ASB Leadership Class and oversee ASB Executive Officer applications, interviews, and selection;
Coordinate all homecoming activities, including spirit week, rally, voting, selection of and crowning court, etc;
Oversee morning announcements done by ASB communications team members;
Collaborate with the administration team on ASB events, meetings, and activities;
Guide ASB in developing activities consistent with the school's core purpose and values;
Coordinate fundraising activities for ASB and student clubs;
Monitor finances and stay within ASB budget;
Maintain a good relationship with vendors/parents who contribute to ASB events;
Coordinate and support student clubs, including club applications, fundraising, and overseeing off-campus activities;
Run all aspects of the Link Crew Program, including leader applications and training, orientation day, meetings, and follow-up events;
Coordinate student ID photos, senior portraits, and other school photos;
Collaborate with marketing to organize students for major events;
Coordinate student needs for graduation and liaison with outside vendors;
Oversee Ambassadors for Christ Coordinator;
Coordinate all student communication, including daily announcements, student social media, and class-wide communications through Schoology;
Work with interested students to enhance their educational experience and services at Mater Dei;
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal;
Required Skills:
Embody Mater Dei Catholic's mission and core values;
Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on both teacher and student development;
Ability to build relationships with a diverse staff and parent community;
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; desire and ability to serve in a public role in the community;
Strong technology skills;
Highly detail-oriented;
Critical and reflecting thinking to foster strategic and long-range institutional vision;
Understand student social and emotional development; and
Openness to feedback, growth, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Education & Experience:
A master's degree in education is preferred.
Administrative Services Credential is preferred.
3+ years of successful high school teaching experience preferred.
3+ years of successful high school administrative experience preferred.
A commitment to personal and professional integrity and moral character.
Procedure:
All interested and qualified applicants passionate about MDCHS's mission are invited to apply. Please include the following:
Resume
Cover Letter (not longer than one page).
Responses to the following questions (not longer than 1000 words total):
What attracts you to MDCHS and its mission?
How would you describe your philosophy of education? How would you put it into practice at MDCHS?
How would you describe your leadership style?
How do you feel you are a match for this unique opportunity to be the Assistant Principal of School Culture at MDCHS?
References: Please include three letters of professional reference.