K-8 School Principal

Archdiocese of San Francisco - San Francisco

Education
Full-Time
The Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, is
seeking elementary principal candidates for the 2022-2023 school year.
Candidates must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, possess a
Valid California Standard Teaching Credential or the equivalent from another State,
a Master’s Degree in an educational field and/or California administrative credential or the Certificate in Catholic School Administration from Loyola Marymount University *, be certified as a catechist at the basic level** and have five years of experience in teaching and/or in administration with Catholic school experience
Position Title: Principal
Position Type: Full-time, exempt, benefitted
Job Description: General Duties and Responsibilities- The 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 and school advisory
council policies
Requirements/Qualifications:
1. Be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church
2. Hold a valid California Standard Teaching Credential.
3. Have a minimum of five years of experience in teaching and/or in administration with Catholic
school experience.
4. Have attained one or both of the following: Masters degree in an educational field and/or an
California administrative credential*
5. Be certified as a catechist at the basic level **
6. Have a deep commitment to the Catholic life of the school
7. Have demonstrated expertise in the area of curriculum and technology in the classroom
8. Be adept at inspiring teachers and galvanizing them around the pursuit of educational
excellence.
9. 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/pre-screening 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.
ARCHDIOCESAN STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Archdiocese of San Francisco 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 and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal
histories.” (Administrative Handbook #4111.4)