E. D. White High School Principal
Thibodaux, LA
Full-time
Position Summary:
The Principal of E.D. White Catholic High School serves as a mission-driven leader who advances the school's Catholic identity and academic excellence. Working closely with the President, the Principal ensures a vibrant culture of faith, learning, and student formation rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. As the chief academic leader, the Principal guides faculty, supports high-quality instruction, and fosters a collaborative and growth-oriented school environment. The Principal is appointed by the Bishop upon recommendation of the President, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and a Selection Committee. The Principal reports directly to the President.
General Responsibilities:
•The Principal is responsible for the spiritual and academic formation of the students and the everyday operations of the school.
• The Principal supervises the academic and religious programs of the school.
• The Principal respects Catholic values and aids faculty and students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living, both in and out of the school.
• The Principal ensures that gospel values and Christian ethics are integrated into the curriculum, policies, and school life.
• The Principal works closely with the faculty, staff, and parents to achieve a climate and educational program that fosters high expectations of the individual as well as Catholic growth and formation within the school community.
• The Principal provides positive, inspirational leadership with the ability to foster growth and a willingness for continued learning and leadership development.
• The Principal actively recruits qualified professionals who embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• The Principal articulates the school's mission and vision, engaging the school community to ensure a school culture that embodies both.
Qualifications:
The candidate must be in full communion with the Church and meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Masters' degree or above preferred.
• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Meets the requirements of the Diocesan Lifestyle Policy and Safe Environment Criteria.
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and three years of administrative experience.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who demonstrates commitment to and appreciation for the school’s Catholic education, mission, and values.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers and to encourage their professional and spiritual growth.
• Excellent digital, written, and oral communication skills.
The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason
of race, color, religion*, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable
law.
*The Diocese, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to require
“practicing Catholic” to be a qualification for a position.
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