Interim Principal

Archdiocese of San Francisco

Department of Catholic Schools

Job Posting for Our Lady of the Visitacion School

Date: May 9, 2024

School Name: Our Lady of the Visitacion School

School Address: 785 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

School Background: Our Lady of the Visitacion School is a K-8 coeducational school that serves approximately 213 students. The school’s program is grounded in its mission and school philosophy: “Rooted in Vincentian spirituality the school seeks to provide its diverse student population with a comprehensive curriculum fostered within a faith community modeled on Jesus Christ”

Position Title: Interim Principal (with possibility of contract being renewed in the 2025-2026 school year)

Position Type: Full-time, exempt, benefitted.

Job Description: General Duties and Responsibilities- The interim principal provides leadership in the development and direction of an instructional program designed to achieve Archdiocesan and parish objectives. S/he is responsible for the complete operation of the school, including all its approved functions and services. Responsibilities include implementation of Archdiocesan policies

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Hold a valid California Standard Teaching Credential.
• Have a minimum of five years of experience in teaching and/or in administration with Catholic school experience
• Have attained one or both of the following: Masters degree in an educational field and/or an California administrative credential*
• Be certified as a catechist at the basic level **
• Have a deep commitment to the Catholic life of the school
• Have demonstrated expertise in the area of curriculum and technology in the classroom
• Be adept at inspiring teachers and galvanizing them around the pursuit of educational excellence.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be adept at building and maintaining relationships

*Principals who are not in possession of both educational qualifications, must complete the requirement within a three year period of time from the date of hire

** Principals who are not in possession of basic certification in religion, must have completed the process before they start their position.

Application Instructions: Complete the official application from the Department of Catholic Schools (DCS). Establish a personnel file with the DCS (applicants with existing DCS personnel files are required to create a new file). Attend an introductory/prescreening interview with the Department of Catholic School’s Human Resources Manager

Application materials may be downloaded from the official DCS website by clicking on the following link: www.sfarchdiocese.org/employment

The requested material plus a letter of interest should be returned to:

Christine Escobar

Human Resources Manager

Department of Catholic Schools

One Peter Yorke Way

San Francisco, CA 94109-6602

Completing the application process does not guarantee an interview for a principal position, nor does it assure hiring as a principal in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

SALARY:

Salary is determined according to Archdiocesan guidelines and is based upon experience as a teacher or administrator and graduate education. Medical, dental and retirement are included as part of the benefit package.

Our Lady of the Visitacion School adheres to the following policy:
“All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin.” (Administrative Handbook #4111.4)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,015.90 - $126,470.76 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Private school
• Religious school

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• in teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California Standard Teaching Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person