Elementary

St. Benedict the Moor School – 138 Gramont Ave., Dayton, OH 45417
Posted: April 1, 2025

The Principal serves as the chief Faith, academic, community, and operational leader of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic School, which serves students in grades pre-k through 8.  It is a multi-cultural and multi-national community.  The Principal, as a faith leader, shares the Pastor’s vision of using the school as a tool for evangelization and serves as a faith witness to the school and parish community.  The principal acts as the chief spokesperson for the school and ensures that the school authentically reflects the teaching of the Church, the initiatives of the archdiocese, and the needs of the families it serves.

CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE:
The role of Principal requires the following skills and experience to ensure effectiveness in the position: A minimum of Master’s degree in Education with certified Principal license; A minimum of three years of administrative leadership; preferably within an inner-city setting; Demonstrated strong public relations skills, including verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively; Ability to work in a complex organizational setting; Proficiency in communication techniques; Must be a practicing Catholic with a personal faith commitment.

REPORTS TO: The Principal reports directly to the Pastor, who provides spiritual guidance and support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, oversight, and accountability for the Faith, academic, community, and operational programs of the school.
• As the Principal, you will play a crucial role in upholding the quality of the school’s Catholic identity, ensuring that it authentically reflects the teachings of the Church. Your commitment to this aspect of the role will be instrumental in shaping the spiritual growth of our students and the ethos of our school community.
• The Principal maintains a strong religious instruction program, frequent religious worship and prayer opportunities, and engaging service programs for students.
• Monitors the school’s academic program to ensure the highest possible quality of teaching and learning.
• Performs classroom observations and regular evaluations of instructional staff and shares with the Pastor for some future recommendations.
• Monitors the school’s Technology Plan to ensure instruction utilizes the best information technology.
• Oversees the OCSAA accreditation process, including re-accreditation, monitoring of goals, and filing of necessary OCSAA reports.
• Nurtures encourages and monitors the ongoing professional development of all staff.
• As the Principal, you will be responsible for maintaining an atmosphere of respect and good conduct throughout the body of students, parents, Teachers, and volunteers. Your leadership in this area will significantly contribute to the positive culture of our school.
• Monitors all extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, including After School Care, to ensure that they offer vibrant opportunities for students that are reflective of the school’s Catholic identity and applicable laws and policies.
• Appropriate high schools provide information and encouragement to allow graduates to enter a Catholic high school.
• As the Principal, you will be the key communicator of the values, needs, efforts, and accomplishments of the school with supporters and members of the parish and surrounding community. Your effective communication will help to foster a strong sense of community and support for our school.
• Create, maintain, and monitor the school’s strategic plan in consultation with the Pastor and Education Commission.
• Monitors promulgates and revises the school’s policies in consultation with the Pastor and Education Commission.
• The Business Manager provides an oversight of the school’s financial plan, including fundraising, development, and budgeting.
• Provides oversight for the proper functioning of the school’s physical facility. Monitors the school’s facilities plan. Ensure that all facilities are safe and compliant with relevant laws and policies.
• Nurtures a well-developed recruitment plan for new students. Ensures that this plan is compliant with applicable Archdiocesan and state policies.
• Maintains positive communications with parishioners, alumni, donors, and other supporters to maximize support for the school.
• Meets regularly with the Pastor to discuss the school’s quality, policies, and operations.
• Meets regularly with School Educational Commission to receive feedback on the school’s quality, policies, and strategic plan.
• Regularly conducts faculty meetings and other meetings as required.
• Attends Archdiocesan Principals’ Meetings, School Cluster Meetings, and other meetings required by the archdiocese.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Pastor

SUPERVISON EXERCISED: School faculty and support staff (as defined by the school’s organizational chart)

School faculty and support staff (as defined by the school’s organizational chart)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary
8 hours per day
40 hours per week
260 days
12 months

Employees of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church/School will have knowledge of the Catholic Faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency, and adhere to the policies of St. Benedict Catholic Church/School.  Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teachings of the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.  This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

Contact:
Fr Francis Tandoh, C.S.Sp.
Pastor, FPNE #8
(St Augustine, Germantown, St Benedict, Our Lady of Grace, Queen of Martyrs)
519 Liscum Dr. Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6697 ext. 1002
(937) 268-6698 (Fax)
search@stbenedictdayton.org or
Ftandoh@stbenedictdayton.org