St. Mark & St. Matthew Catholic Classical School is a Catholic classical elementary school located in Shoreline, WA. We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and faithful leader, who is deeply immersed in the Church's Liberal Arts Tradition to serve as Principal. 

The purpose of our school community is to cultivate missionary disciples who are fully alive in Jesus Christ. Our school guides children into a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and a daily life patterned on the Catholic faith. Students discover that our Lord illumines reason, gives richer meaning to all learning, and enlivens culture. Thus, they grow in virtue and the fruits of the Holy Spirit. This relationship directs their lives to Jesus' Gospel mission in an apostolic age, that is, a time when most people have not heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our core purpose is to cultivate students who evangelize not merely through words, but through an incarnational presence: when people encounter our students, they are attracted to God through them. 

The pillars of our school philosophy, curriculum and life are Christocentric, Faith & Reason, Virtue, Discernment, Beauty, Relationships & Family, and Catholic Teaching.

St. Mark & St. Matthew Catholic Classical school is in the Archdiocese of Seattle, currently serving 125 students in Preschool through Eighth grade. We are delighted to have a school staff who embrace the mission of Catholic Liberal Arts Education.

Our Mission Statement

St. Mark & St. Matthew Catholic Classical School is dedicated to teaching the Gospel message of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church, forming disciples of Christ to serve His Church and world, supporting parents as the primary educators of their children and providing an affordable and excellent education. 

The Position:

The school Principal is a disciple on mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who meets the requirements to administer the overall educational program in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The principal will lead and disciple others within the Catholic School to create a community on mission for the Church. 

This position reports to the Pastor. As the leader of the school, the principal plays a critical role in safeguarding and promoting the mission and vision of the school directing the school's activity, learning, teaching, culture, and formation toward those aims. 

Essential Duties:

• The principal is responsible for ensuring an authentic Catholic Identity within the school and that classical curriculum is properly implemented, ministering to students and staff, and providing tangible opportunities to students for Catholic growth
• The principal is responsible for administering the school's education program, supervising teaching, administrative and support staff, implementing curriculum guidelines and standards, supervise and direct all other programs and services provided at or by the school
• The principal is responsible for ongoing performance management and coaching of faculty and staff; ensuring well planned and cohesive curriculum and workload across grade levels
• The principal is an agent of the Pastor and is expected to work closely in this agency to fulfill the mission of this school
• The principal works closely with all stakeholders including students, parents, parish and school community, and School Commission to accomplish the mission of the school  
• The principal is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the Office of Catholic Schools
• The principal is responsible for financial management of the school operations including, but not limited to, assisting with budgeting, managing performance against budget, and tuition collections, all in collaboration with the Parish Director of Operations

Minimum Requirements: The following are considered minimum requirements for persons seeking this position:

• Must be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043)
• Assent to the Church's teachings on all matters, with particular                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               care for those concerning the nature of the human person, sexual ethics, and sexual morality
• Refrain from the public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to the Church or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals
• Possess graduate level academic credentials and /or professional background in education, leadership, or related field
• Have previous teaching experience, previous administrative experience is preferred
• Be committed to a Catholic educational program rooted in the liberal arts, the foundations of Western civilization, an understanding of history that highlights the essential contributions of Christianity to the development of Western culture, and literature that enables young men and women to grapple with the big questions of life in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful
• Possess a strong, positive, can-do attitude, with a strong bias for action based on realistic, specific, and attainable goals
• Demonstrate good judgement, discretion, and confidentiality
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital platforms, software programs, and tools as part of the curriculum being provided to families
• Compliance with Safe Environment requirements

Ideal Candidates:

• Have sufficient knowledge of the Classical Liberal model of Education and a commitment to continue the same model of education at St. Mark & St. Matthew Catholic Classical School
• Bring awareness and understanding of adolescent development and the challenges adolescents and young adults face in the secular and morally relativist world of today
• Are supportive and willing to drive ongoing school renewal through the strengthening of authentic Catholic education
• Are collaborative leaders who evaluate information before making a decision/taking action
• Exude trust and respect among students, faculty, staff, parents, and Councils
• In addition, the principal is expected to adhere to the minimum requirements for Catechist certification as set forth by the Archdiocese of Seattle. All principal applicants must be screened and approved by the Office of Catholic Schools prior to local interviews with Search committees

Salary & Benefits:

Salary range $90,000 to $110,000 Year-Contract

Benefits offered as part of an overall compensation package include:

• Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid sick leave and personal leave per academic year
• Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance