School Principal jobs in Rhode Island

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  • Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke Catholic Regional School
  • Wakefield, RI FULL_TIME
  • Principal Opening:

    Monsignor Matthew F. Clarke Catholic Regional School, a co-educational Pre-K – Grade 8 school at 5074 Tower Hill Road in Wakefield RI seeks a principal to begin leading the school community on July 1, 2024. The right candidate is a disciple of Jesus Christ who can be a dynamic, caring, empathetic, and faith-filled chief administrator. Additionally, he/she can work collaboratively with a strong school leadership team and a talented faculty to continue to build upon the Diocesan mission of Catholic education. MCRS is an accredited school with a licensed day care program. The school has an enrollment of over 340 students.

    The Principal will have a passion for the mission of the Church to go and make disciples. In doing so, the Principal will support the Superintendent and the Bishop’s vision and direction for Catholic education in the Diocese of Providence.

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Articulates (internally and externally) the school philosophy and mission; develops the life of the school as a Catholic community
    • Exerts leadership in creating a culture of mutual respect among faculty and staff
    • Holds final responsibility for the selection, assignment, evaluation and dismissal of all faculty, coaches and certain functional supervisors
    • Promotes/encourages faculty and staff development; plans content for all professional development days
    • In accordance with the leadership team, sets the annual operating budget for the school in line with Diocesan policies
    • Serves as school representative in legal matters
    • Leads and sets vision and standards for the academic programs of the school
    • Chairs the Academic Council and maintains final authority for all academic policies, in conjunction with the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office
    • Coordinates and publishes the student program of studies for all grades and in conjunction with the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office has final approval of any course/curriculum change
    • Assists in resolution of academic conflicts between teacher/student, student/teacher, parent/teacher, and other stakeholders

    Student Life:

    • Maintains responsibility for the health and safety of all students
    • Assumes final responsibility for the selection and dismissal of all students
    • Consults with parents of students making poor academic progress
    • Assists the leadership team with disciplinary matters as needed

    Community Relations:

    • Represents school in its dealing with other schools and agencies
    • Actively assists leadership team with recruitment/outreach
    • Assists leadership team with major gifts, grant-writing proposals, as needed

    Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

    • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a pastoral reference and be personally invested in the formation of Catholic youth and families
    • Commands a superior understanding of Catholic intellectual tradition, the magisterium of the Church, and the purposes of Catholic education
    • Demonstrated leadership ability
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Strong organizational skills

    Education, Training, and/or Experience:

    • Must be an intentional Catholic disciple of Jesus Christ who is in good standing with the Church and be personally invested in the formation of Catholic youth
    • The preferred candidate will have earned a graduate degree in education, school administration, theology or ministry
    • Minimum of five years demonstrated experience in leadership positions, preferably in Catholic schools or organizations

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Grade levels:

    • Elementary school

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    School type:

    • Religious school

    Work Location: In person

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Primrose Hill School - Principal
  • Primrose Hill School
  • Barrington, RI FULL_TIME
  • Barrington Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates for one (1) Elementary Principal position at Primrose Hill School. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st. Click here to vie...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Principal - Hamilton Elementary School
  • North Kingstown School Department
  • North, RI FULL_TIME
  • Principal - Hamilton Elementary School
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Assistant Principal- Calcutt Middle School
  • Calcutt Middle School
  • Central, RI FULL_TIME
  • Calcutt Middle School (CMS) seeks an innovative and bold leader with deep knowledge of curriculum, standards, instructional practices, and restorative practices for middle school students, including m...
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Assistant Principal- Calcutt Middle School
  • Central Falls School District
  • Central, RI FULL_TIME
  • Calcutt Middle School (CMS) seeks an innovative and bold leader with deep knowledge of curriculum, standards, instructional practices, and restorative practices for middle school students, including m...
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Vice Principal: 2024-2025 School Year
  • Our Lady of Mercy School
  • East Greenwich, RI FULL_TIME
  • Our Lady of Mercy School, a premiere Rhode Island Catholic elementary school with a proud tradition of spiritual, academic, and extracurricular excellence since 1951, seeks a Vice Principal to begin J...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Income Estimation for School Principal jobs
$109,204 to $139,084

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