Get new jobs for this search by email

Immaculate Conception Parish, Clarksville, Tennessee in the Diocese of Nashville, seeks a Principal for Immaculate Conception School (ICS), a Pre-K through Eighth Grade Diocesan school. The current enrollment is 125 students with a lay faculty and staff of twenty. In addition to Faith Formation Class, students enjoy a full complement of courses with a focus on STREAM for K-8 students, Fine Arts (general music, movement, band, choir & visual art), physical education, and computer instruction. Extra-curricular activities include Junior Legion of Mary, Beta Club, Chess, Cross Country, Swim, and Volleyball. ICS is fully accredited through Cognia district-wide accreditation and will seek STEM / STEAM Certification through the State of Tennessee in School Year 2025-2026. Community Summary Clarksville is located thirty-five miles northwest of Nashville and is one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee. Montgomery County borders Kentucky to the north and shares the storied U.S. Army 101st Airborne Air Assault Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Many parish and school families are posted at Fort Campbell, providing global perspectives and enriching diversity in our community. Austin Peay State University, named for a former Governor of Tennessee, is located two blocks from our Parish campus and is the fastest growing university in the state. Our school is working with the University to provide advanced degrees and additional certifications to our faculty. Immaculate Conception Parish is rich in history and diversity with a chapel and rectory on the Historic Registry. Regular Masses in English, Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese as well as a “Typica” Ukrainian Service are celebrated. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Ensure a strong Catholic identity by effective leadership and an unquestionable example. Ensure the safety and security of all souls on school property. Ensure student learning is the constant goal. Oversee all aspects of the school’s operation. Develop curriculum through collaboration with stakeholders and appropriate to students’ needs in accordance with directives from the Diocesan Schools Office and the State of Tennessee. Promote school growth through professional development, professional learning communities, faculty and staff meetings, and yearly performance reviews. Prepare, gain approval, and manage the school budget to ensure the financial well-being of the school. Develop and lead initiatives to continuously increase student enrollment and fundraising. Serve as chief communicator of the school, always striving to promote transparency, by maintaining positive and productive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, pastor, Diocese, parishioners, and the community. Leadership Skills and Abilities Applicants must possess or be in pursuit of a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. The degree should include a State Board-approved Instructional Leadership License or preparation program. Demonstrate knowledge of effective school communications, operations, and management. Employ collaborative practices to engage all stakeholders in the mission of the school. Successful experience as a chief administrator in a Catholic school is preferred. J-18808-Ljbffr

#J-18808-Ljbffr