Principal, Saint Joseph School, Mountain View, 2025 – 2026 School Year

Under the general supervision of the Pastor and / or Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the Principal, as a practicing Catholic, serves as the spiritual and educational leader of the school ministry, planning, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing all activities, programs, policies, regulations, and procedures. The Principal works collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school faculty, staff, and students, and to communicate effectively with families and members of the wider community. Key responsibilities of the role include spiritual formation, instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, program evaluation, faculty and staff supervision, student discipline, strategic planning, and all school operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Catholic Identity

• Exemplify Catholic values and actively foster and support Catholic beliefs, traditions, and practices throughout the entire school community including, but not limited to, faculty and staff, students, families, volunteers, and visitors.
• Support a strong, healthy culture tied to the school’s mission, root beliefs, and core values.
• Assist in the orientation, integration, and coaching of all faculty and staff in the culture, community, mission, and Catholic identity of the school.

Academic Excellence

Operational Vitality

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Vision, Strategy and Leadership

Finances and Operations

Collaboration and Communication

Required Skills / Abilities

This Position Supervises

Supervises (Others)

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 Experience

Leadership Skills

Language Skills

Technical Skills

Physical Demands

Other Requirements

Salary Range

$151,410 – $175,350 per year. Principal salary is based on the DSJ Elementary Principal Guidelines. Compensation for the role will depend on the number of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competency, and experience.

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