St Labre Indian School

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy  

St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title:            Director of Schools

Department:       St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To:         Executive Director

FLSA Status:      Exempt – 12 month position

Salary Grade:     13A ($100,323-$125,404-$150,812)/yr

Approved Date:  07/01/2022

VISION

Educating For Life

MISSION

To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Catholic Tradition by providing quality education which celebrates our Catholic Faith and embraces Native American cultures, primarily the Northern Cheyenne and Crow tribes, so that Native American individuals and communities of Southeastern Montana are empowered to attain self-sufficiency.

PHILOSOPHY

There is no factor more important in the success of a school than the leader:  a great school leader can found an amazing school or turn around one that is foundering; a poor leader will, over time, sink even the most successful school.   The St. Labre school leader is responsible for nearly every aspect of the school’s success including hiring and managing a high quality faculty and staff, managing the budget, engaging the community, and attaining high student achievement results.

SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, directs and coordinates the administration of St. Labre, St. Charles, Pretty Eagle, Aashbacheeitche Crow Immersion schools in accordance with the expectations of St. Labre Indian School Educational Association, the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, the State of Montana, and appropriate accrediting entities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.  * Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1. Provides leadership in developing and implementing a college preparatory educational program which integrates and balances the following critical elements:  Roman Catholic, Native American, Academic Excellence.

2. Sets challenging goals and provides effective feedback for the attainment of goals.

3. Ensures the implementation of a guaranteed, viable curriculum.

4. Participates in recommendation and selection of school sites, construction of buildings, and administers provision of equipment and supplies.

5. Communicates regularly with parents and community members regarding direction and activities of the school either through publications, mailings, or in person.  Engages the support of parents and the community through these actions.

6. Ensures a safe and orderly environment.

7. Facilitates work of local St. Labre School Advisory Committee - acts as primary contact, provides reports, material, information and other support to enable the committee to effectively perform its functions.

8. Ensures a collegial and professional environment.

9. Works effectively and cooperatively with faculty, staff, peers, and superiors to advance the efforts of the schools.

10. Interprets program and policies of school system to school personnel, individuals, parents and community groups.

11. Ensures training of staff in effective instructional strategies, classroom management and classroom curriculum design.

12. Develops programs to mitigate adverse impact of home environment, where such exists.

13. Ensures a systematic approach to assessing student academic level and background knowledge for the purpose of developing targeted intervention or enrichment activities as appropriate.

14. Develops strategies and programs to enhance student motivation.

15. Coordinates work of school system with related activities of other school districts and agencies.

16. Assures compliance with standards of appropriate accreditation agencies, including Montana Office of Public Instruction and Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).

17. Performs all aspects of supervising principals, teaching personnel, and school support staff.

18. Maintains membership in relevant professional associations including National Catholic Education Association, National Indian Education Association.

19. Directs preparation and presentation of school budget and determines amount required to finance educational programs.  Manages school budget after approval by St. Labre Board of Directors.

20. Acts as point of contact for the Superintendent of Montana Catholic Schools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Manages 10 to 12 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 120 to 135 employees in the St. Labre, St. Charles, Pretty Eagle, and Aashbacheeitche Crow Immersion schools. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

A Master's degree (M.S.) is required but a Doctoral degree (Ed. D.) is preferred; and three to five years related experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prior experience in a Catholic school setting desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

2. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.

3. Commitment to results in the education of disadvantaged students.

4. Commitment and ability to integrate Native American culture and language into the curriculum.

5. Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.

6. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

7. Excellent interpersonal skills.

8. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.

9. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members of the school community, parents and donors.

10. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  

11. Ability to effectively present information to public groups, and/or boards of directors.

12. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Current State of Montana School Superintendent/educator license.  

Valid Montana driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.