Principal 26/27, St. Louise, Bellevue

St. Louise Parish School in Bellevue, Washington is seeking a full-time Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. St. Louise Parish School opened in 1961 and has provided academic excellence in an atmosphere that fosters Catholic faith and values for over 60 years. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, impressive facilities, and specialist teachers in the areas of music, art, P.E., technology, and library. St. Louise Parish School currently enrolls 285 students from diverse backgrounds and faith-filled families. Mission Statement St. Louise Parish School is dedicated to providing pre‑school through eighth grade students educational excellence in an atmosphere fostering Roman Catholic faith and values. We are committed to spiritual and personal growth, academic excellence, and service to others. Philosophy The primary purpose of St. Louise Parish School is to assist our families in the formation of their children as faith‑filled people while providing a quality education. We value a diverse student body in terms of socioeconomic background and ethnicity. We celebrate the whole child recognizing that each person has a unique role in building the Kingdom of God. We strive to form a community in which the presence of God is deeply experienced, and to promote serving others as modeled by Jesus. Principal Job Description Responsible To Pastoral Leader Position Purpose Manages St. Louise Parish School in conformity with Archdiocesan and local school policies, rules, and regulations. Dimensions and Subordinate Summaries Budget: $4-$5 million Employees: 48 in total, consisting of teachers, support/administrative staff, instructional assistants, and Kids’ Club staff. Minimum Qualifications Practicing Catholic required Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or similar advanced degree Holds a current Washington State Principal Certificate (or eligible) Minimum 5 years teaching experience Minimum 5-7 years administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school setting Required Skill Set Experience in curriculum development, professional development, and effective evaluations of staff. Excellent administrative, oral, and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate multiple demands and prioritize tasks. Relationship‑focused leader with an ability to connect with students, parents, faculty, and prospective families with ease and sincerity. Demonstrated ability to show initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking. Visionary leader who can honor the traditions and history of our school and community while also guiding the school forward into the future. Preferred experience serving on an accreditation team or guiding a school through the Catholic accreditation process. Major Duties and Responsibilities Ensures the development and implementation of a vision and model for Christian leadership at St. Louise Parish School. The Principal integrates Gospel values into the learning environment; ensures a curriculum that fosters knowledge of the Catholic faith, honors students’ stages of faith development, and promotes ethical decision‑making; and provides opportunities for liturgical celebrations for students. The Principal also ensures retreats and other in‑service opportunities for faith‑sharing are available to faculty and staff. Ensures the school curriculum complies with Archdiocesan and State standards. The Principal oversees long‑range planning that anticipates future curriculum needs and integrates them with current needs; facilitates, with the Vice Principal, ongoing evaluation of curriculum strengths and growth areas; evaluates and plans for the purchasing of new textbooks when necessary; and works with faculty to supplement programs as needed. Ensures effective communication among parents, teachers, and school administration. The Principal convenes general parent meetings and meetings for individual needs/concerns; publishes clear written policies and procedures by updating the Parent Handbook annually; ensures parents receive ongoing reports on their child’s progress; attends Parents Club meetings; and ensures parents have opportunities to volunteer in school programs. Manages human resources for St. Louise Parish School and supervises certified and support staff. The Principal recruits, interviews, hires, evaluates, supports, and, when necessary, terminates employees; ensures each employee has a job description and/or contract outlining duties and responsibilities; monitors teacher performance through annual evaluations, ongoing walk‑throughs, and review of report cards before distribution; and, with the Vice Principal, routinely observes classrooms and provides written observation reports based on the Archdiocesan teacher‑evaluation tool. The Principal provides in‑service days prior to school opening and holds weekly staff meetings to support communication and professional growth. The Principal and Vice Principal meet individually with teachers three times per year to discuss faith and professional growth and to support teachers as instructional leaders. Assists the Vice Principal in implementing student discipline policies and procedures. The Principal co‑manages student files documenting individual circumstances within the discipline cycle; shares responsibility for students referred by teachers for disciplinary action; and advises teachers and parents regarding students with behavioral and/or academic concerns. Ensures timely, accurate school and parish communications. The Principal publishes a Weekly Family Bulletin, including a personal letter to parents, and a Weekly Faculty Bulletin for internal communication. Serves as Executive Officer of the School Commission. The Principal initiates, implements, and reviews policies; communicates school needs and future directions; chairs the Planning and Policy Subcommittee; helps plan monthly agendas; and provides a monthly report on the state of the school. The Principal shares annual goals and objectives with the Commission and collaborates on the preparation and ongoing management of the annual budget. Stewards the school’s financial, enrollment/marketing, and advancement efforts by supervising the Development Director (including enrollment/marketing, annual fund, and grants) and the school bookkeeper. Directs the school bookkeeper and works with the School Commission’s Finance Committee to develop, manage, and implement the annual school budget in collaboration with the Parish Director of Operations. The Principal monitors the budget monthly and collaborates with the Finance Committee to ensure fiscal stewardship. Oversees monthly monitoring of tuition collections and trimester monitoring of volunteer hours and fundraising commitments, as required by the tuition and parent contract. The Principal addresses non‑compliance with families and takes necessary action. The Principal also assists families with Tuition Assistance Grants. Coordinates scheduling and sign‑ups for faculty responsibilities and activities. Oversees the honor roll program by distributing criteria to teachers; ensuring the completion and distribution of ribbons; and providing the student list to the office for publication in the bulletin and posting. Manages school registration throughout the year with the secretary. The Principal interviews prospective students and parents, holds information meetings with the Development Director, and assisted by the review team, and makes admissions decisions. Ensures students’ safety through periodic checks of playgrounds and classrooms and by conducting regular fire and earthquake drills. The Principal establishes, publishes, and practices emergency procedures for fire, earthquake, and other disasters; communicates facility safety concerns to the Parish Maintenance Supervisor; and oversees the school’s Emergency Preparedness Committee. Collaborates with the Pastoral Leader to provide unified and stable parish administration. The Principal exercises sensitivity to staff relations; advises the Pastoral Leader on administrative matters, staff development, and parish pastoral life; and maintains a responsible presence with boards, committees, and leadership groups served. Acts as liaison between the Pastoral Leader and the school community. The Principal attends regular meetings with the Pastoral Leader and periodic meetings with Parish Director of Operations to share updates. Participates in Archdiocesan and Deanery principal meetings and committees, ensuring the needs and values of St. Louise Parish School are communicated and integrated with the Archdiocesan vision for Catholic schools. Works outside normal business hours as needed, including evenings and weekends. The Principal is available during June and August to close the school year and prepare for the next, typically taking time off in July while remaining available as needed. Salary $118,000 - $148,000 (determined based on internal equity, market data, and applicant’s skills and experience). 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. Application Process To apply, please go to the Office for Catholic Schools website. Deadline for applications: open until filled. For more information about our school please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools