School Principal, Catholic PreK - 8

School Principal Job Opening Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Vancouver, WA 

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Parish School is located in West Vancouver, Washington. The school recently celebrated its 65th anniversary and has maintained a commitment to prepare our graduates for a rich spiritual life, academic excellence, creative pursuits, and compassionate service in our changing world. The school serves Preschool through 8th grade and has a current enrollment of approximately 272 students with a professional staff of 34. The school is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). 

We seek a faith-filled, experienced, and collaborative leader inspired to further the mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. A candidate willing to assume managerial responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the school and for providing the visionary application of strategic school goals and initiatives. In addition, the school administrator acts as the primary faith and instructional leader and the manager of school personnel. Experience with the budgeting process would be an added benefit. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for developing and maintaining a top grade academic and religious oriented school are a must. 

Applicants must be practicing Catholics and hold a master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field and have a minimum of five years educational experience. 

Visit the school website: lourdesvan.org 

Salary: $110,000 to $135,000 Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. Benefits: 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. 

The position is available for the 2025-2026 school year. The position will be listed until a qualified candidate is selected. 

To make a formal application, please go to the Office for Catholic Schools employment website: https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp to begin the application. Send and forward a letter of interest to: Thuong ChuChe, Business Manager, 4723 NW Franklin St., Vancouver, Washington 98663. Please email all inquiries to thuong@ollparish.org.

Overview of Essential Functions of the Principal: 

1. Collaborates with the Pastor in implementing the mission of the Parish. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the parish’s programs, 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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. Ensures the supervision of certified and support staff. This is accomplished by overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation and evaluation processes. Incumbent is also responsible for terminating staff. Principal oversees the formulation and implementation of instructional goals and objectives for individual teachers; provides 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 students. This is accomplished by assuring that students are tested and evaluated regularly and appropriately, and that test results are 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; 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. Principal prepares agenda in collaboration with Commission Chair, ensures the preparation of information, research and other appropriate data as requested by the Commission. The Principal collaborates with the Commission in preparing the annual budget and modifying it as needed. 

8. Oversees the development of an overall financial plan for the school. This is accomplished by convening a Development Committee (a committee of the School Commission) to develop a long-range financial plan for the school, including fund solicitation, fundraising, alumni development, and endowment programs. 

9. Collaborates with the Office for Catholic Schools 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 OCS. 

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. 

12. Ensures the preparation and submission of all necessary reports to the state and Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools. 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 Catholic School 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.