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Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago is the third largest diocese in the United States and serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 15,000 employees across its ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in advancing the mission, Catholic identity, and daily operations of St. Francis Xavier School. This role provides leadership in student life, discipline, faculty support, curriculum oversight, school operations, and family communication. The Assistant Principal serves as a visible, relational, and trusted leader who ensures that instructional and operational systems function smoothly so that teachers can teach and students can thrive academically, socially, and spiritually. Mission & Catholic Identity - Model and support the Catholic mission, values, and traditions of St. Francis Xavier School - Assist with school liturgies, prayer services, and faith-based activities - Promote a school culture grounded in respect, responsibility, compassion, and service Student Life, Discipline & Well-Being - Serve as a primary administrator for student discipline and daily behavior management - Investigate, document, and respond to behavioral incidents - Communicate with teachers, students, and families regarding concerns - Supervise lunch, after-school detentions, and in-school suspensions - Manage confiscation and return of prohibited devices - Support behavioral interventions and student support plans Faculty & Staff Support - Support faculty supervision, coaching, and professional growth - Assist in planning and facilitating faculty meetings - Provide classroom coverage for meetings, professional development, and emergencies - Support onboarding of new teachers, including lesson plans and scope and sequence - Maintain a visible presence throughout the school day Substitute Management & HR Coordination - Coordinate all substitute teacher needs - Maintain substitute contact lists and availability - Secure substitutes for absences and professional development - Arrange internal coverage when substitutes are unavailable - Communicate daily substitute coverage to the front office - Track staff absences and support time-off approvals using HR systems - Coordinate substitute payroll documentation with the business office Academic Oversight & Reporting - Support curriculum alignment and instructional consistency - Review report card comments for PreK-3 and grades for Grades 4-8 - Participate in Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) efforts - Support implementation of strategic plan initiatives Books, Materials & Operational Support - Manage textbook and instructional materials processes - Collect and review textbook inventories from faculty - Place, track, receive, label, and distribute instructional materials - Submit invoices with proper coding and documentation - Monitor instructional materials budgets Special Education & District Coordination - Serve as liaison with La Grange School District 102 - Attend Student Success Plan/IEP and consultation meetings - Complete Parochial School Requests for Evaluation - Coordinate student screenings with parent consent - Provide coverage for teachers attending district meetings Family Engagement & School Events - Communicate professionally and compassionately with families - Support Curriculum Nights, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Open House, and school/community events - Assist with enrollment-related events and interviews - Attend graduation, service days, and Catholic Schools Week activities Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities - Participate in weekly leadership meetings - Assist with safety drills and emergency response - Support supervision during field trips and special events - Perform morning announcements in the Principal's absence - Carry out other duties as assigned Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred - Teaching experience required; administrative experience preferred - Illinois licensure or eligibility preferred - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills - Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Personal Characteristics - Mission-driven and student-centered - Calm, fair, caring, and consistent - Highly relational and collaborative - Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented - Trustworthy and discreet with confidential matters Acknowledgment This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on school needs and administrative direction Catholic Identity Promotes and facilitates an environment which fosters the Catholic identity of the school Ensures that the faculty is current in the areas of theology, religious education and catechetical skills Promulgates and periodically revises the school mission statement and philosophy in collaboration with the school community Encourages and educates students, school families and faculty member to celebrate liturgies, including Sunday Mass, and the season/feasts of the liturgical year Promotes parent/guardian partnerships in advancing the mission of the school and the ministry of the Catholic education Academic Excellence Ensures all students learn to their fullest potential, using data to inform decision-making Supervises implementation of the Office of Catholic Schools curricula in a rigorous, relevant, and age-appropriate manner that develops students' ability to continually succeed Assists faculty in utilizing effective learning strategies that integrate technology Acts as the instructional leader of the school by recruiting, hiring, supervising, evaluating, and providing quality professional development for highly qualified, certified staff members to improve student learning School Viability Serves as the executive officer to the board, helping to prepare for meetings, informing them of policy, and leading their continual professional development and goal setting Collaboratively develops and successfully implements strategic planning that involves representatives of all stakeholders of the school and wider community Prepares the annual school budget in cooperation with the board and parish Monitors the budget and finances to ensure proper cash flow with diverse funding sources to support the financial stability of the school Provides for regular review of financial statements by the pastor/Jurisic person and board to ensure awareness of the financial position of the school and makes necessary adjustments for financial viability Promulgates written local financial policies and procedures for collection and disbursement of all school funds based on Archdiocesan best practices and ensures their proper implementation Stabilizes and/or grows enrollment to reach full capacity of the school by implementing an enrollment management plan, overseeing an enrollment management team, and conducting an annual appeal to provide for scholarships/programs Ensures the maintenance and safety of the school plant according to local, state, Archdiocesan and the Office of Catholic Schools policies, procedures, and directives General Administration Designs and implements communication strategies to ensure that the pastor /Jurisic, staff, parish school families, prospective families, and the community are informed about school matters and engaged in the school Develops appropriate handbooks for school families and school staff Works with the board to successfully complete school and system goals Utilizes teacher teams and shared leadership to delegate responsibilities Develops an organized work environment and adheres to deadlines and requests Oversees discipline in a respectful, proactive way according to Archdiocesan policy Maintains professional, working relationships with all members of the school community and involves them in the decision-making process of the school where appropriate Identifies, encourages, and mentors future school leaders Maintains accurate local files and records for each student and employee Attends required Archdiocesan, Office of Catholic Schools and local meetings Implements conflict management procedures as necessary Promotes a culture of respect for each member of the community Oversees co-curricular activities (extended school day, sports, activity clubs) ensuring that the programs are in compliance with local and Archdiocesan policies The principal is expected to supervise and evaluate staff and student progress and school safety through regular site visits to the classrooms and all other areas of the school plant. Requirements: Master Degree in Education or Administration. Understanding and respect for the Catholic faith. Administrator license - preferred. Dates of employment: July 1st through June 30th The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here. This position has an annualized salary range of $60,000-$85,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.