Assistant Principal

Job Description

Description Position Title : Assistant Principal Status: Full-Time, Exempt Reports to: Principal Position Objective The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the spiritual, educational, and administrative leadership of the Catholic school. The Assistant Principal fosters a Christ-centered environment rooted in Catholic teaching and academic excellence while assisting in the day-to-day management of the school. This role is integral in promoting faith formation, instructional leadership, and school-wide operations in alignment with the mission of the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph. Essential Duties Forming Disciples Supports the Principal in promoting the Catholic identity of the school through prayer, liturgy, and integration of faith across the curriculum. Encourages and models a personal relationship with Jesus Christ for students, faculty, and staff. Collaborates with teachers to ensure Catholic values are incorporated into teaching and student life. Applies consistent, fair, and faith-based discipline strategies that uphold Catholic teachings, ensuring a respectful, safe, and nurturing learning environment for all students. Provides support to the Principal to ensure compliance with VIRTUS safe environment requirements and Diocesan policies for all staff and school volunteers. Cultivating Academic Excellence Supports the Principal in supervising instruction and ensuring curricular alignment with Diocesan standards. Oversees the administration of assessments such as ACRE, iReady, and ACT. Collaborates with teachers to interpret student and grade level data and apply results to instructional practices. Helps coordinate academic support services and programs for diverse learners. Demons