Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools: Governance & Leadership and O at St Michael Preschool

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Educational Leadership, Strategic Planning, Professional Development Design, Data Analysis, School Administration, Accreditation Management, Coaching, Compliance Oversight, Stakeholder Collaboration, Curriculum Knowledge, Public Relations, Crisis Management

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description Company: Diocese of San Diego - Office for Schools Location: 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 Employment Type: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $115k-125K per year, based on experience Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Overview The Office for Schools serves 45 Catholic schools PK-12, and 14,000 students across San Diego and Imperial Counties. These include 40 elementary and 3 diocesan high schools, in addition to 32 preschools. The Office provides pastors, principals, other school administrators and teachers with support and assistance to guide and advance the mission of Catholic schools. Catholic Schools in the Diocese of San Diego have the following mission, vision and values Mission: Educating in the image of Christ for our Church and our world Vision: Together we create faith-filled, thriving Catholic schools in San Diego and Imperial County that are: Communities of disciples that foster a personal relationship with God Communities of faith-in-action that strive to live out the Gospel through servant-leadership Communities of learners that cultivate academic excellence, innovation and resilience Communities of belonging that recognize and celebrate the dignity of each person Communities of sustainability that prioritize effective stewardship and share generously with our neighbors Values: Christ-Centered, Student-Focused, Forward-Thinking The Associate Superintendent is a transformational member of the Office for Schools (OFS) team that supports all those who carry out the mission and ministry of Catholic schools. The Office for Schools consists of a team whose general responsibilities include: Visit all schools of the Diocese annually. Lead a systemic Professional Learning Community (PLC) model among all Catholic schools serving the diocese. Provide direct leadership and oversight of 1 diocesan elementary school and 3 diocesan high schools. Attend local, regional, and national meetings and workshops (relevant to areas of responsibility). Provide an annual calendar for schools. Conduct regular meetings of the Principals’ Advisory Committee (PAC), principals, and presidents. Oversee the accreditation process for all Catholic schools within the Diocese. Develop and review policies and regulations for schools in harmony with the aims of Catholic education and in accordance with regulations of the California State Department of Education as applicable to private schools. Plan professional development for teachers, leaders, and support staff. Promote effective public relations. To learn more about the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, go to: The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego (sdcatholic.org). Responsibilities This Associate Superintendent Position is specific to the areas of Governance & Leadership and Operational Vitality: Vision, Strategy & Leadership Design and lead diocesan-wide professional development, support programming, and resources. Design, measure, and build principal capacity toward key metrics to strengthen and sustain the ministry. Build the capacity of leaders and teachers through coaching and consultation. Design and facilitate opportunities to foster discernment and formation of future leaders. Analyze and use multiple forms of data to inform responsive and dynamic support for schools. Oversee compliance with local, state and national data collection and reporting. Accreditation & School Operations Facilitate the accreditation process for elementary schools. Develop/revise policies, protocols, and procedures that relate to Catholic schools. Support principals with day-to-day questions and incidents. Oversee school safety, ensuring that schools implement a comprehensive safety plan; provide training and support related to threat assessments & emergency situations, among others. Support schools with strategic planning, marketing, enrollment, and advancement strategies. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate closely with the Office for Schools team, Pastoral Center departments, pastors, principals, and school/parish locations. Collaborate with colleagues across the western region through WCEA and CCSSCC. Conduct in-person and virtual site visits. Facilitate the process for parent concerns to be voiced and brought to resolution. Develop relationships with vendors and university partners in support of Catholic schools. Requirements Lived Catholic faith. Demonstrate respectful, positive, and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, families, community members/partners and staff. Maintain absolute confidentiality of diocesan, school, and personnel-related matters and information. Remain current on educational research and publications. Attend diocesan events. Attend educational conferences and workshops (related to areas of responsibility). An accomplished leader with at least six years of experience in Catholic schools. The ability to build professional trust, partner with stakeholders, and lead collaboration within and among schools. A commitment to continuous growth for oneself, others, and the ministry of Catholic education. Demonstrated experience with designing and leading professional development and building the capacity of others. Adept at collecting, analyzing, and responding to multiple forms of data. In-depth knowledge of school administration, curriculum, instruction, assessment, current educational issues, and private school law. Qualifications to Perform the Job Successfully To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree, California Teaching Credential (or the equivalent from another state), and at least 6 years successful experience in teaching and administration in Catholic Schools. At least 3 years of administration experience in Catholic schools. Administrator credential (preferred) Language Skills: Strong ability to communicate, orally and in writing. Spanish bilingual (preferred) Leadership Skills: Proven leadership ability with community, religious, social and professional organizations. Technical Skills: Microsoft office 365, Google Drive, Adobe, familiarity with School Information Systems, General Database Knowledge, Canva. Other Requirements Must be a practicing Roman Catholic. Ability to articulate and communicate the vision, mission, and philosophy of the Diocese of San Diego. Ability to build professional trust, partner with stakeholders, and lead collaboration within and among diocesan offices. Ability and willingness to operate within a complex, culturally and economically diverse environment, including a multicultural workforce. Bilingual preferred but not required. Driver’s license preferred, as this position does require travel to diocesan sites. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Lead diocesan-wide professional development and build principal capacity through coaching and data-driven support. Oversee school operations, including accreditation, safety plans, and policy development for Catholic schools.