School Name: Our Lady’s School

Location: 650 24th Street, San Diego, CA 92102

Reports To: President

Employment Type: Full time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Deadline for Résumé and Cover letter / Letter of Interest: July 15th, 2024

The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified and experienced educational leader for Our Lady’s School (OLS). A qualified candidate is someone who is deeply committed to further the development of the faith, life, and academic excellence of the school. OLS is a single classroom transitional kindergarten through eighth grade diocesan school located in San Diego, California on two campuses, separated by approximately one mile. The T-K through second grade classrooms are located at the Father Brown Campus, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at 744 Beardsley Street, and the third through eighth grade classrooms are at the Our Lady of Angels Campus at 650 24th Street. The position is effective August 1, 2024. Current student enrollment is 166 students with capacity to grow to 190. For more information about the school visit www.olssd.org.

The mission of OLS is to provide a quality Catholic education to students of local families, many of whom receive substantial financial aid support. On average families pay $3500 of the $5,390 per student tuition. (Actual cost of educating one student is $8,200). We work with families to make the education affordable and rely on donations from local foundations and private donors for their support. The vast majority of families are Hispanic and many will be the first in their family to attend college.

Given that the administration of the school is under the care of the Jesuit Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, the overall mission of the school is in keeping with the long-standing Jesuit tradition of education of the whole person, preparing students to become young men and women for others. To further develop the intellectual and other gifts of students, a major goal of the school is to prepare students to gain admittance into the top Catholic and private high schools in San Diego. This past year 90% of the graduating 8th graders went on to Catholic high schools. The team of teachers is highly committed, with low turnover. The school is undergoing its WASC/WCEA accreditation in 2025. The school is embarking upon a President-Principal model, with the President undertaking responsibility for the fundraising and finances of the school and working closely with the Principal for admissions. The school now seeks a highly qualified and proven bilingual educational leader to provide instructional support and formation for the teachers.

The principal has, as delegate of the diocese, immediate responsibility for implementing the philosophy and vision of the school in its regular operation. A school principal has the responsibility to:

• Implement the philosophy of the school in its regular operations
• Administer the total school program
• Supervise and evaluate Professional personnel, Auxiliary support staff, and Students
• Provide instructional leadership in accordance with the Office for Schools Academic Excellence initiatives
•  Monitor the financial operations of the school (in conjunction with the school bookkeeper) and report to the Pastor, Office for Schools, Parish Finance Council, and Diocesan Finance Office   
•  Other school specific responsibilities will include attending weekly Parish Staff Meetings as well as scheduled Finance Council Meetings throughout the year

Religious Qualifications:

• Be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong understanding of the Catholic faith 
• Be a leader/facilitator of the school faith community 
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to the development of his/her own faith and that of the parents, teachers, and students 
• Demonstrate an understanding and dedication to the ministry of Catholic education 

Professional Qualifications:

• Be a proven educational leader, able to support and challenge teachers
• Understand TK-8th grade curriculum, and how to ensure continuity
• Have a minimum of three years successful administrative experience in Catholic Schools
• Have a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and/or California Administrative Credential
• Have the ability to verbalize and clarify the philosophy and vision of Catholic School Education based upon church documents relevant to Catholic education
• Demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational experiences
• Have a lived understanding of Latino culture, and bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the school, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.