Description
Saint Turibius STEM Network School has served the community for over 75 years as a mission of St. Joseph’s Parish. We are a TK-8 Catholic STEM school whose mission is committed to the formation and education of children in spirit, mind, and body. In partnership with parents, community, and the Church, St. Turibius integrates Christian values and daily, lived experiences with a STEM-focused curriculum and student learning expectations: being a servant leader, innovative thinker, and global citizen. The school helps its students develop into active members of their faith and into academically proficient, responsible and action-oriented adults impacting their greater communities.
The school community is looking to add an excited, innovative, and creative leader to our highly collaborative staff. Our learning community, staff and administrator must be adept in the use of technology, find value in STEM education; hands-on, Project-Based Learning and see themselves as individuals with “skills to succeed and integrity to transform” their school community and beyond.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal to lead our TK-8 elementary school in Downtown Los Angeles. Building strong relationships within the Downtown Los Angeles community, including civic, government, and business leaders, will be essential in garnering support for our school. The ideal candidate will excel in crisis response management and lead initiatives to boost reading and math proficiency. The principal will establish a comprehensive STEP program for students with disabilities including integrating support services such as counselors, social workers, and family advocates to support families and student socioemotional and academic growth. While bilingual proficiency in Spanish is not required, it would be an advantage, enabling effective communication with our diverse immigrant and ESL population. Prioritizing parent involvement, the principal will establish a PTO and consultative school board, while also focusing on enrollment growth through maintaining security measures, strategic marketing, and stakeholder communication. Above all, the successful candidate will demonstrate genuine care for students and families through building a nurturing, inclusive, supportive learning environment.
This position will work directly with the STEM Director, Department of Catholic Schools, and Pastor.
Requirements
We are currently seeking a school principal who is:
ATTRIBUTES
Catholic School Principals must seek to fulfill priorities in the following areas of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS). Click here to learn more about the NSBECS
Rooted in a well-formed Catholic identity and grounded in a Catholic worldview. Imagines articulate and execute an innovative vision.
Practices critical reflection, and makes mission-driven and data-informed decisions.
Seeks innovative options to provide Catholic school education to all interested.
Demonstrates solid operational vitality for financial management and planning.
Recruits and motivates faculty to achieve educational excellence.
Assesses and adjusts, creates, and advances a collaborative culture.
Prioritizes action items in order to achieve the organizational mission.
Leads the school community in delivering the highest quality curriculum yielding academic successes and holistic achievements for all students.
Values, engage, and communicate appropriately and effectively with all stakeholders in supporting programs and opportunities.
Ensures students are seen as people whose intellectual growth is harmonized with spiritual, religious, emotional, and social development.
Develops, implements, and oversees academic, co-curricular, faith-formation, and service/ministry programs to educate the whole child.
REQUIREMENTS
Practicing Catholic
Minimum 5 years of teaching experience OR 3 years working at a non-profit organization in a leadership role
Earned Master’s Degree OR State Approved Teaching Credential
Catechetical Certification to be completed by the first two years of leadership
SALARY/BENEFITS
$69,788-$101, 865; Compensation commensurate with level of experience, relevant professional certifications, and/or degrees earned.”The Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers health benefits including medical, dental, and vision and all employees are enrolled in pension benefits from the time of employment and considered vested after five years of full-time employment.
Complete an employment application. https://lacatholics.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EmploymentApplication.pdf
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter stating why they are interested in becoming the next leader at St. Turibius School and a resume (including at least three references) to:
Veronica Zozaya, Assistant Regional Superintendent
adlaschoolleadership@lacatholicschools.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until the position is filled. The selected candidate must pass an employment background check and all required training and certifications.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Saint Turibius STEM Network School (Los Angeles)
3424 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
adlaschoolleadership@lacatholicschools.org