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The Archdiocese of Newark Schools Office is currently accepting applications for the position of elementary school principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Those wishing to be considered for principal positions should submit requested documents to Barbara Dolan at SchoolsOffice@rcanschools.org.
Candidates must possess educational vision, leadership skills, organizational ability and strong interpersonal strengths. Must be a committed Catholic who can inspire faculty and staff, and engage parents and students in pursuit of both spiritual development and academic excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
Posted: 12/14/2023
Paramus Catholic Regional High School
425 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201.445.4466
SCHOOL PRESIDENT
The President has overall responsibility for the management of Paramus Catholic High School. The Archdiocese of Newark employs the President as the school's chief executive officer and "external" face of the school. This individual reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools.
The President provides visionary leadership and direction to ensure the mission and core values of the school are maintained, while securing the school’s future viability. Some of the President's functions are to articulate and promote the school's Catholic identity and mission, implement, and maintain strong programs for institutional advancement, oversee enrollment management activities, coordinate facility management efforts, manage the business operations and legal affairs of the school in accord with Archdiocesan policies and procedures. In addition, the President shall devise and oversee the implementation of a measurable strategic plan which steadfastly supports and promotes the school's mission and values. The President will enthusiastically engage alums, parents, businesses, community leaders, and related stakeholders to seek opportunities to support the mission and vision of the school. The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser and "friend-raiser" who will also be a passionate spokesperson for Paramus Catholic High School.
The President is a proven leader with a background in business and understands secondary education who will develop a strong school community by working collaboratively with the Board of Consultants, the Principal, and senior administration to govern Paramus Catholic High School effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Practicing Catholic in good standing – Letter from the Pastor
• Earned advanced degree in relevant field
• Administration experience including management, finance, and development
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational analysis, and management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Dynamic, forward-thinking individual with proven success building relationships and organizational support through collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership
• Demonstrated ability to be diplomatic and create positive working relationships with the superintendents and principals of referring schools and school districts
• An ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders
• Passion and ability to motivate people to support the school’s mission
• A leader who embodies the Paladin, who is a champion.
Start Date: No later than July 1, 2024
Submissions are due on or before January 19, 2024, to Brother Christopher D. Hall, C.F.C, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools. Please send submissions via email to Christopher.Hall@rcan.org.