Principal - Seton Catholic Schools

Position Title: Principal

Reports to: Regional Director

Employment Classification: 12-Month, Full-time, Exempt

Seton Catholic Schools is a collaborative network of K-8 parish schools in the Greater Milwaukee area. We are coming together to strengthen academics, faith formation, and life-long outcomes for all students. Over the next several years, Seton will include nearly 20 schools serving up to 7500 students and be a national model for urban Catholic school renewal. By joining our team, you can become a leader in this important transformation.

The Seton Difference

Building on the tradition of Catholic education, Seton is developing a renewed, collaborative environment for educators:

• Join a community that shares your values. Immerse yourself in our diverse parish and neighborhood communities and grow in your own faith through regular school activities.

• Collaborate with other educators. As part of an 11-school network, our leaders are connected to resources, ideas, and support systems from fellow leaders across the region.

• Teach the whole child. As a Seton leader, you will play a unique role leading academic instruction and character formation for your students. In addition, all our schools offer specials subject areas: art, music and physical education.

• Develop as a leader. Seton prioritizes and invests in unparalleled professional development, so you can improve your craft and grow at every stage of your career.

• Discover your long-term career path in education. We are actively developing new opportunities for sustainable career growth and leadership development across our growing network.

Position Description: The Principal at a Seton Catholic School will bring an “all in” attitude to driving schoolwide academic success and faith formation. They will use the Seton Catholic Schools Shared Values to align organizational culture and staff actions. A Seton Principal is the instructional leader of their school and as such will focus at least two-thirds of their time on activities involved in classrooms, coaching, and developing instructional staff to continuously improve their lesson delivery and further student achievement. Principals are also responsible for safeguarding a loving, justice-driven, and faith-filled school culture in which students, families, and the broader parish and neighborhood community are deeply engaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set ambitious school-wide vision and goals aligned with Seton’s Educational Model, which ensures all students are on track to graduate eighth grade at or above grade level and prepared for a high performing high school.

• Manage and develop a school leadership team with a clear vision and understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding instruction, operations, enrollment, and compliance.

• Model expectations for leaders, teachers, staff, and students on school-wide practices for a positive learning culture.

• Set annual performance goals with all staff and provide consistent feedback in relation to these goals and take appropriate steps when needed.

• Use weekly observations, coaching, and feedback to evaluate all instructional staff on their effectiveness.

• Direct the school's standards-based assessment strategies and systems to cultivate a data-driven culture where assessments are used to increase learning and support for all students.

• In collaboration with Seton operations team, skillfully manage school budget and staffing to maximize student success.

• Infuse Catholic faith and values into the daily life of the school by engaging parish leaders, families, and other local stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Director of Catholic Identity and Mission and the Catholic Identity Lead teacher to enhance the Catholic identity of the school.

• Participate in Seton Catholic Schools network initiatives, including but not limited to long-term academic planning; service, character, and faith-formation initiatives; designing/facilitating professional development; teacher and staff recruitment and hiring; and leadership development.

• Ensure compliance with all Archdiocesan and Seton policies, as well as state and federal laws.

• Ensure that a safe school environment is created both physically and mentally for the students, families and staff.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Seton leadership.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Deep belief in the potential of all children.

• Respect for and motivation to preserve and build upon the legacy of urban Catholic education. • A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges.

• Ability to build strong relationships, collaborate, and cultivate a loving, joyful school culture. • Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support diverse backgrounds and perspectives. • Ability to navigate difficult situations using sound judgement.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to introduce new concepts and drive success around common vision and goals.

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and seek opportunities for feedback.

• A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience with at least 2 years of principal or dean level leadership experience in schools that serve low-income and diverse students, as well as demonstrated student results at an exemplary level in both roles.

• Experience with data-driven assessments to achieve student academic goals and inform instructional decisions and interventions.

• Comprehensive understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy.

• Bachelor’s degree and State of Wisconsin school administrator license required, Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred.

• Seton Catholic Schools Principals must be practicing Catholics and act consistently with the tenets of the Catholic Church.

Benefits and Perks: • Competitive pay • Health, dental, and vision coverage • Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program • Flexible Spending Account (FSA plan) • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Unlimited potential for professional growth—we are building a new model for urban, Catholic education. • A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our communities.

To apply, please visit our website at https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/