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St. Joseph Parish & School

Parish - 157 S.W. 6th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532

360-748-4953

School � 123 S.W. 6th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532

360-748-0961

PreK-8th Grade Catholic School Principal

St Joseph Catholic School is rooted in the love of Christ. With Faith, Knowledge and Service we grow together with families, parish, and the Lewis County communities to nurture lifelong learners. 

St Joseph is a regional school, located in Chehalis, dedicated to all of Lewis County to offer a religious based education to all children from Preschool to 8th grade. Students thrive in our smaller classrooms with teachers that want all to succeed. Built in 1923, the school was once the church/school before a new church was built in 1959. Sister Barbara Bach, a member of the first graduating class, came back to teach at St Joseph, as well as many other parishioners that still share their memories at St Joseph. Enrollment stands around 100 students in K-8 plus a full half day preschool. 

Qualifications for the Position

• Practicing Catholic in good sacramental standing with a strong commitment to Catholic

education

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or similar advanced degree
• Holds a current Washington State Principal Certification, or eligibility to hold

certification

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability exhibited through past or present educational

assignments

• Demonstrated successful ability to manage staff, budgets, and educational programs
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skill Set

• Excellent administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated initiative over the years
• Superior ability to manage multiple functional areas and set clear priorities
• Experience in curriculum and professional/staff development
• Authentic role model for teachers, students, and community
• Ability to be a genuine torch bearer for the rich traditions and history of our school and

guide into the future

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with the pastor/parochial minister in implementing the mission of the Parish.

This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation

and evaluation of the parish's program, goals and objectives with particular emphasis on

the religious education/formation. Principal serves as a member of the pastoral staff and

is a professional resource to the staff in all areas relating to the Catholic elementary

school. Principal participates in regional and deanery program planning efforts.

2. Ensures the development and implementation of an overall learning environment which

promotes Catholic faith formation/education, ethical decision-making, social justice and

Christian leadership. This is accomplished by promoting a curriculum that integrates

Gospel values; assuring the integration of the school as part of the parish faith

community; enabling staff to serve as role models for students; promoting a leadership

style compatible with Christian principles; and personally witnessing to the principles

and values of the Catholic faith.

3. Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive curriculum

program which complies with Archdiocesan and state standards of curriculum

requirements. This is accomplished by overseeing the implementation of instructional

goals and objectives for each grade, evaluating current curriculum to determine strengths

and weaknesses and collaborating with staff in selecting supplementary programs.

4. Oversees the supervision of certified and support staff. This is accomplished by

overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation and evaluation processes.

Principal oversees the formulation and implementation of instructional goals and

objectives for individual teachers; provide for instructional resources and professional

development for teachers. Principal convenes staff to promote the integration of the

school's mission, goals and policies; and to promote a working environment that

incorporates the principle of collaboration, subsidiary and shared decision-making.

5. Ensures that learning standards are developed and maintained for effective instruction

and student learning. This is accomplished by assuring that students are assessed

regularly and appropriately, and that student progress is regularly shared with parents.

Principal oversees the development and maintenance of accurate and current student

records and files.

6. Ensures the development and maintenance of effective communication systems between

parents, teachers and school administrators. This is accomplished through regular written

communication to the parents and wider school & parish community; regularly scheduled

meeting opportunities between teachers and parents; regularly reporting students'

academic progress, and participation in Parents' Club activities and meetings.

7. Serves as staff and executive officer to the School Commission. In collaboration with the

Commission Chair, the Principal prepares agenda and relevant materials and other

appropriate data as requested by the Commission. The principal collaborates with the

Commission in setting annual tuition rates, preparing the annual budget and modifying it

as needed.

8. Oversees the development of an overall financial plan for the school. This includes

developing a long-range financial plan for the school, including fundraising and

endowment programs, and the development of an alumni association.

9. Collaborates with the Catholic School Department in administering the school. This is

accomplished by developing annual school programs, plans, goals and objectives and

participating in programs, meetings, etc. sponsored by the department.

10. Ensures the development of policy and process for disciplining students. This is

accomplished by incorporating the values of justice and making membership in a

community to promote positive discipline and its positive consequences.

11. Participates with other secular and private schools in the community in facilitating joint

programs and/or the acquisition of joint supplies with the local school district, in

particular the effective management of federal programs and related funding.

12. Ensures the preparation and submission of all necessary reports to the state and

Archdiocesan Catholic School Department. Principal also adheres to all applicable state

and Archdiocesan safety and health regulations.

13. Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required to function as a Principal. This is

accomplished through reading, attendance at Archdiocesan in-service training

opportunities, participation in worships, conventions or convocations and through

membership in local, state or national professional organizations, as approved and as

appropriate.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary based upon education and experience. Compensation ranges from $90,000-95,000
• A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Application Process:

All candidates must apply on Frontline using the following link: Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools - Frontline Recruitment