Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia seeks candidates for the position of Principal, with an official start date of July 1, 2021. For information regarding Bishop Ireton High School, please visit the school website: www.bishopireton.org.

Position:          Principal

Reports to:      Head of School

Position Summary

The Principal is the director of instruction and chief academic officer of the school. The Principal reports directly to the Head of School and has primary responsibility for the daily operation of academic and student activity functions, with particular emphasis on curriculum and instruction.  In coordination with other members of school leadership, the Principal participates fully in the life of the school, engaging faculty, staff, students, and parents in ways that reflect the Bishop Ireton commitment to education, service, and the Catholic faith. With an awareness of current educational trends and forecasts, the Principal is expected to maintain and lead the continual evolution of a relevant and cutting-edge 21^st century curriculum, incorporating the mission for the school as set forth by the Diocese of Arlington and the Head of School working with the Board of Governors.

Duties and Responsibilities

School Leadership/Administration:

• The Principal assists the Head of School in providing personal and visible leadership and strong teamwork for faculty, staff, students, and families
• Works with the Head of School and senior staff to facilitate collaborative relationships that model and promote the Bishop Ireton’s Catholic identity and mission
• Manages and has supervisory responsibility for all faculty and academic council, as well as staff in student life and counseling
• Works with Head of School to hire and maintain a qualified and effective faculty and student life staff
• Works with the Head of School to share the responsibilities of representational leadership at school events throughout the school year
• Provides oversight of academic department budgets and student life budget

Academics/Curriculum:

• Serves as school leader in development and implementation of curricular and co-curricular programs and activities, ensuring the rigor, relevance, and student-centered nature of instructional strategies in a college preparatory setting
• Responsible for faculty professional development and faculty utilization of the school’s online education information system (Blackbaud)
• Heads the school re-accreditation committee and implements recommendations for instruction and curriculum

Student Life:

• Serves as the school leader in the development and implementation of extra-curricular programs and activities to support the development of every student
• Provides leadership in the enforcement of the school code of conduct and support in serious student disciplinary actions and situations regarding campus, community, and student safety