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Diocese of Victoria
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**Teacher/Administrative Openings for 2012-2013 school term

Teacher Opening(s) - There are NO openings at this time. 

Revised as of 9/26/12

 Thank you for your interest in our diocesan schools.

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Please check back as the site is updated regularly.
 

Principal Opening: Revised as of 9/16/12

There are no openings at this time. Thank you for your interest in our diocesan schools.

There were a few openings, however, in other dioceses.  See listings below and check with the diocese, specifically,

 to determine the status of the positions.

 Steps to complete in the application process:

1.    Submit a letter of interest and resumé to local school and/or Office of Catholic Schools.

2.    Complete application process and return application, with accompanying forms, i.e., references, etc., to local school and/or Office of Catholic Schools. 

3.     Provide copies of all transcripts. (Note: If you are hired, you will be expected to provide original transcripts.)

4.     Eligible candidates will be scheduled for an interview.

5.      Applications remain on file for one year.

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING POSITIONS IN THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 12 credit hours in education or a valid, appropriate state certificate

• In departmentalized settings, the degree should be in the content area or appropriate state certificate, or 18 credit hours in the content area taught

• Technology proficiency

*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IN THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA:

•         Applicant must be a Catholic in good standing with the Church.
•         Possess master’s degree with at least 18 hours in school administration/supervision.
•         Have a minimum of 3 years teaching and/or administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school. 
•         Mid-management certification and additional years of experience are optimum requirements.

*These are minimum requirements.  However, a particular location or opening may require additional years and/or certifications, depending on its specific needs.  Also, other positions may have other requirements that are more specific to their job description.

Openings outside of the Diocese of Victoria

These job openings are NOT updated regularly throughout the school year.

Principal

St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School (Austin, TX)

The Diocese of Austin is seeking qualified candidates to be the next leader of St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School.  With 380 students, St. Dominic Savio (founded 2009) is a co-educational college preparatory school deeply rooted in Catholic values.  We seek a true visionary with a proven history of success in Catholic education, spiritual leadership, curriculum development, and community stewardship.  The successful candidate will begin their duties approximately June 2012.   

Key Responsibilities: Build community; ensure quality instruction of students by integrating Catholic Christian values; provide leadership in curriculum development/management; supervise the instruction of students; evaluate the effectiveness of the learning program; nurture the faith and professional development of both faculty and staff; and manage an effective development/advancement strategy.

Minimum Qualifications: Catholic in good standing; commitment to ongoing formation in spiritual leadership, Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in educational administration, leadership, curriculum, instruction and supervision, three years successful teaching experience at a Catholic high school, three years successful experience as a principal at a Catholic high school, successful experience with institutional advancement, and experience with accreditation and long-range planning.

Desired Knowledge, skills and abilities: strong organizational/management skills, effective written/verbal communication, demonstrated leadership of staff/public relations, proficiency with leading technology/physical plant operations, and experience with financial management/budget.

Please submit a detailed cover letter, résumé, and application to Catholic Schools Office, c/o Savio Principal Search, 6225 Hwy 290 East, Austin, TX 78723-1025 (email irma-perez@austindiocese.org).  Applications: please see www.csdatx.org home page.

An equal opportunity employer

Job Opening Detail

Principal

Organization:        Reicher Catholic High School, Waco

Posted: May 9, 2012

Description:          The Diocese of Austin is seeking qualified candidates to be the next leader of Reicher Catholic High School, located in Waco, Texas.  Reicher is a thriving high school with a rich history in Waco for over 50 years with a current enrollment of approximately 219 students.

The mission of Reicher is to educate each student in spirit, mind and body by fostering personal excellence within the Catholic tradition. Reicher is a co-educational college preparatory school offering a challenging curriculum including honor courses, advanced placement and dual credit. Along with the excellent academic program, Reicher also has many extra-curricular academic, fine arts and athletic student activities.       

The ideal candidate will possess the inspirational leadership and communication skills needed to take charge of this small, academic, athletic and spirit filled high school, located in Waco, Texas, a city in a metropolitan statistical area of approximately 235,000, which is located in central Texas, halfway between Dallas and Austin. Waco is also home to Baylor University, McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College.

The successful candidate will begin their duties as soon as mid to end of June 2012.   

                                Key Responsibilities:

·         To enrich students by integrating Catholic Christian virtues in accord with a Catholic identity.  

·         To provide leadership and oversight in curriculum development, to supervise effective instruction of students, and to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the learning program.

·         To nurture the Catholic faith and professional development of both faculty and staff.

·         To organize, articulate and execute an effective development/advancement strategy.

                                Minimum Qualifications:

·         Catholic in good standing with a commitment to ongoing formation in spiritual leadership.

·          Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in educational administration, leadership, curriculum, instruction and supervision.  

·         Three years successful teaching experience at a Catholic school.  

·         Three years successful leadership experience at a Catholic school.

Additional desired skills and attributes:

§  Strong organizational and management skills, including both human and public relations.

§  Effective written and verbal communication skills and a desire to utilize those skills in essential communications, group dialogues and critical conversations.

§  Demonstrated ability to provide motivational leadership to faculty, staff and students. 

§  Experience with budgeting, financial management and long range forecasting.

§  Familiarity with physical plant operations.

For further information about Reicher Catholic High School please visit www.reicher.org 

If you believe that your skills, background and qualifications are a good match for this unique opportunity, and would like to be considered for the position, please submit a detailed cover letter, résumé, and application to Catholic Schools Office, c/o Reicher Catholic High School Principal Search, 6225 Hwy 290 East, Austin, TX 78723-1025 (email: irma-perez@austindiocese.org ).

To complete an application, visit www.csdatx.org home page.

Résumés will be accepted until the position is filled.

An equal opportunity employer.

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Principal Opening

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School, 4K-8 (www.olvschoolep.org), in the Mission Valley area of El Paso is seeking a principal for the 2012-13 school year. Applicant must be an active, practicing Catholic committed to supporting the school's Catholic identity, have a masters degree in administration or master's degree plus 18 hours of administration/supervision experience, a minimum of 3 yrs teaching experience in the elementary school setting, fluent in both English and Spanish, and possess proven leadership ability in order to continue moving the school forward. 

Application may be downloaded at< www.elpasocatholicschools.org> and mailed to the Office of Education. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on 4/19/12.

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 Diocese of Corpus Christi

Holy Family Catholic School

Job Opening - Position of Principal

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking applicants for the position of principal beginning the 2012-13 academic year. The school serves approximately two hundred twenty students in a K-3 through Fifth  Grade setting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate high expectations and foster teamwork and parental/community involvement. S/He is a person who is resourceful, able to multi-task, and dedicated to the spiritual and educational formation of the children. The candidate will be expected to work in close communication and collaboration with the pastor and the Office of Catholic Schools and will be supportive of the overall parish mission.   

Qualifications:

• Catholic in good standing with an understanding that certification in Catholic School Leadership is to be obtained
• Master’s Degree with 18 credit hours in educational administration and supervision or a valid, appropriate state certificate for a principal; Master’s Degree in Catholic School Leadership is preferred
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• A minimum of three to five years administrative experience in a Catholic school setting is preferred

Special Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability at working with multiple constituencies within a parish and school community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional public relations skills
• Curriculum development skills
• Budgeting and financial management experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Technology proficient
• Experience in engaging the external community for the benefit of the school

Interested applicants are to submit a letter of intent, a Diocese of Corpus Christi employment application, and résumé to:

Mr. René Gonzalez, Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Diocese of Corpus Christi

620 Lipan St.

Corpus Christi, TX  78403

The employment application can be downloaded from the Diocese of Corpus Christi website:  www.diocesecc.org

The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Position begins July 1, 2012.