Principal - San Diego, United States - Cristo Rey Network
Description
If you are interested in diving into a mission-driven culture to support equity in education
that will generate a positive impact on local communities, then continue reading about this
incredible opportunity to join our dynamic team. Our college preparatory high school is
making headlines for its innovative approach to preparing students to succeed in college
and in life We are tearing down systemic barriers to ensure equitable access to economic
and educational opportunities.
Our mission is to educate young people of limited economic means to become men and
women of faith, purpose, and service, and prepared for life. We provide a rigorous college
preparatory curriculum, integrated with relevant work study experience and community
service. In the finest tradition of Catholic outreach, we welcome students, staff members,
and faculty of all denominations.
Please Explore Who We Are
Cristo Rey San Diego High School | The School That Works
What You'll Do
Catholic Identity and Cristo Rey Mission
● Serve as a spiritual leader for the school; ensures that the school's Catholic identity,
vision and mission drive school decisions and positively support all school
stakeholders, ensuring liturgical practices, prayer, and Catholic culture are
integrated into school life. Allocates time and resources for the work of Campus
Ministry.
● Ensure that all members of the school community are treated fairly, equitably, and
with respect and compassion; positively support all stakeholders; actively work to
create a loving environment; protect the rights and confidentiality of students and
staff.
● Actively participates in and supports the school-wide leadership team and promotes
the integration and importance of Academics and CWSP as part of a college
preparatory experience, ensuring clear communication of shared expectations for
students.
● Actively participate in CRN professional development and take advantage of CRN
coaching and support; actively participate in faith formation programs aimed at
deepening and nurturing your capacity as a spiritual and mission-driven Catholic
school leader.
● Work with the Congregation of Jesus and Mary (also known as the Eudists), the
school's Catholic sponsor, to develop and sustain the school's Catholic identity
Teaching and Learning
● Serve as the lead-learner in the building; stay current with research, best practices,
and trends relevant to Catholic, urban education, and issues that may be affecting
the school's students.
● Oversee faculty members; conduct regular classroom observations using a
research-based framework; maintain a visible and active leadership presence
throughout the building; provide teachers and classroom staff with valuable
feedback to further develop their professional skills.
● Lead the implementation of the common, rigorous, college-ready Cristo Rey
Network curriculum; promote and nurture a college-going culture with high student
expectations.
● Lead the implementation of school-wide cycles of formative/interim assessments,
analysis of data, and monitoring of student progress; identify and prioritize needs
and determine team and individual interventions; communicate academic data to
stakeholders.
● Plan and execute a program of professional development informed by instructional,
school culture, and student achievement data. Ensure that professional
development is collaborative and aligned with the school's instructional and
formational vision.
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School Culture and Family Involvement
● Foster and promote a school culture that values diversity and the unique gifts that
all staff, students, and families bring to the school community; foster the creation of
an inclusive school environment and ensure that parents are welcomed and
acknowledged as partners with the school; develop and implement strategies for
meaningful and reciprocal family and community engagement.
● Lead the school community to create a culture of high expectations and continuous
improvement, complemented by high levels of support; promote and articulate a
vision for continuous improvement that recognizes existing equity gaps and
commits to their elimination.
● Serve as a model of the school's values and mindsets and hold self and others
accountable to maintaining high standards; actively promote the regular exchange
of affirming and constructive feedback among members of the school's staff.
● Ensure an active co-curricular life of the school, which gives students opportunities
to develop their non-academic talents and interests (musical, artistic, athletic, etc.).
Strategic Planning
● Lead the school community to develop a detailed, concrete, and compelling vision
for excellence that encompasses academics, school culture, community
engagement, alumni engagement (when applicable), and partnership with the
Corporate Work Study Program. This vision must reflect a critical understanding of
the students' varied cultural identities, along with the school's Catholic identity;
consult with the President and other stakeholders to incorporate their understanding
of the school's context and to secure their investment in the school's vision for
excellence.
● In consultation with the President and other key stakeholders, develop a multi-year
strategic plan that is aligned to the school's shared vision of excellence, that
leverages the resources of the Cristo Rey Network, and incorporates knowledge of
current realities and progress-to-goals.
● Predict the needs of staff, students, and families in pursuing the strategic plan,
adjusting over time, as necessary; anticipate barriers, and develop measures of
effectiveness and plan for contingencies.
● Design and execute processes and systems for progress-monitoring with goals and
metrics across all critical areas of the strategic plan.
● Establish concrete, ambitious, meaningful medium- and long-term goals that serve
as qualitative and quantitative indicators of students' college-readiness.
Allocation of Resources and Supervision of School Personnel
● Audit time, personnel, and resources to ensure college-readiness for all students.
● Set and communicate clear expectations for excellence and define responsibilities
for staff; delegate tasks and responsibilities in ways that are consistent with role
definitions; maximize the impact of each team member under your chain of
management.
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● Develop and execute strategies to improve performance of staff over time and hold
staff members accountable.
● Monitor progress on multiple work streams and individual expectations.
Acknowledge progress, celebrate successes, and intervene in a prompt, direct, and
professional way to address gaps when needed.
● Consistently follow federal and state policy and establish a high bar for
professionalism and discretion when handling personnel issues.
Attributes Needed to Lead a Cristo Rey High School:
● Flexibility, energy, and foresight, including modeling healthy habits.
● Ability to build a shared vision and inspire commitment to mission with a diverse
staff and parent community.
● Ability to plan in a manner that anticipates barriers and recognizes needs
throughout the school community.
● Collaboration and willingness to solicit input as appropriate prior to developing
strategies and solutions.
● Ability to motivate and influence others to achieve excellence in the workplace.
● Openness to feedback, a commitment to continuous learning, and a sense of
humor.
● Ability to think critically and reflectively, and to prioritize effectively.
● Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to develop and implement
an effective school budget.
Who You Are
● Practicing Catholic committed to Catholic education and low-income urban youth.
● Master's Degree in an educational field preferred
● Minimum five years' experience in school leadership; preferably high school.
● Demonstrated ability to connect with families of limited economic means.
● Demonstrated ability to serve as the faith leader of the school.
● Proven background in curriculum design, teacher supervision, and data analysis.
● Demonstrated understanding of the college qualification and acceptance process.
● Background in designing and executing school improvement plans.
● A commitment to personal and professional integrity and moral character.
● Fluent in Spanish.
How to Apply
All qualified applicants with a passion for Cristo Rey's mission are encouraged to apply by
November 20, 2023. If we receive a number of qualified applicants before November 20,
we may begin the interview process earlier.
Please include the following:
● Resume
● Cover Letter (not longer than one page).
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● Responses to the following questions (not longer than 1000 words total):
o How would you describe your philosophy of education? How would you put it
into practice at Cristo Rey San Diego?
o How would you describe your leadership style?
o What past experiences in educational leadership have prepared you to serve as
a principal of a Cristo Rey school?
o What qualities and dispositions will you look for when hiring teachers and staff?
How do you plan to support, evaluate, and train teachers?
o How will you ensure the Catholic identity of the school? How would you define
effective Catholic leadership?
o What is your vision for the ideal graduate of Cristo Rey San Diego?
● References: Please include three letters of professional reference.
Please email your completed application as an attached PDF to