Employment

St. John Paul II Academy located in Boca Raton, FL is searching for a full time Principal to start in the 2025-2026 school year.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Summary:

Saint John Paul II Academy is seeking applications for the principal position. The role operates within a president/principal model, sharing administrative duties. The ideal candidate must be a practicing Catholic dedicated to Catholic education and Gospel values.

The Principal’s primary purpose is to provide educational leadership to Saint John Paul II Academy. The Principal is the educational leader and is responsible for leading the integration of faith and culture within the school community and for achieving the mission of the school. He/she works closely with the President, the Advisory Board, and others in the school community, to provide leadership in establishing the highest quality Catholic education provided by the teachers. 

The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school and all its programs. In the absence of the President, the Principal normally serves as the presiding executive officer of the school. With the approval of the Diocese of Palm Beach, the Principal is appointed by the President for a one-year term and is responsible to him/her.

Essential Communication Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full Time (Monday – Friday) 7:30 am – 3:30 pm. Additional hours are required on special events and occasional weekends.
• Follow all policies and procedures written in the Faculty Handbook.
• Be punctual and reliable for all school events.
• Attend School Masses, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass, and graduation; strive to attend and participate in Saint John Paul II Academy functions throughout the year.
• Attend Diocesan Professional Days.
• Give advance notification and keep the President apprised of off-campus appointments, always updating the school’s log book accordingly.
• Provides leadership to the administrative team, faculty, staff, students, and parents in developing academic excellence in the context of the Lasallian Community.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Assists the President in recruiting and hiring new faculty and staff.
• Directs the orientation of new faculty and staff.
• Recommends to the President the renewal/non-renewal of faculty. 
• Supervises the Assistant Principals for Academics and Student Life.
• Supervises the teaching staff and assists the President in the summative evaluation process for the faculty.
• Supervises the Directors of Athletics, Pastoral Services, Guidance, Learning Commons, Computer Services, and their programs. 
• Evaluates requests from faculty for professional days.
• Promotes faculty and staff development.
• Oversee the budget in his/her areas of responsibility and communicate effectively with the President regarding the budget.
• Responsible for all graduation events and awards.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all students.
• Approve policies and procedures for academic regulations.
• Keep abreast of standards, trends, developments, and research as they pertain to educational practices, especially in Catholic schools.
• Contribute to the building of positive morale among faculty, staff, and students.
• Establish an organizational structure where working relationships, lines of accountability and responsibility, and communication channels are clearly defined.
• Supervise all interscholastic athletics in accordance with FHSAA regulations.
• Direct the planning of the school calendar with the President. 
• Supervise safety inspections and building security with the President. 
• Oversee the compilation of student files and records.
• Responsible for the completion of all reports required of the school.
• Act upon recommendations for expulsion from the Assistant Principal for Student Life.
• Responsible for revising the faculty and student handbooks, as well as the course curriculum, on behalf of the administration.
• Ensure that all Diocesan policies and administrative procedures included in the operations of the school (employee and student handbooks) and the school’s mission as a Catholic academic community are actualized.
• Supervise the admissions and withdrawal of students. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or equivalent.
• FLDOE Certification in Educational Leadership.
• The successful candidate must have to his or her credit at least five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, school employees, coaches, parents, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and make responsible judgment calls.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use office equipment (fax, computer, copier, iPad, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity.
• Ability to stay focused and organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and able to exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Strong ethical values.
• Reliable insured vehicle and ability to travel to locations within the Diocese of Palm Beach

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers
• Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To Apply

This search is being conducted by the Executive Search Division of Ruotolo Associates Inc.  For additional information on this position you can visit their website at Principal | Ruotolo Associates Inquiries regarding this position are strictly confidential and should be directed to dhandwerker@ruotoloassoc.com.

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with a salary range and the Office of Catholic Schools Administrator Application.

For further information about St. John Paul II Academy please visit their website at Saint John Paul II Academy - Boca Raton, FL