Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis
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Published May 7, 2026 Expires June 6, 2026 Location 1060 Central Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104, St. Paul, Minnesota Category Administration Job Type Full-time Organizational Name Ascension Catholic Academy Organizational City Minneapolis Position Contact Name Shannon Mara Position Contact Title HR and Talent Life Cycle Manager Position Contact Email smara@acamn.org How many employees are serving at your location? More than 30 Starting Salary Range $105,000 DESCRIPTION ABOUT ST. PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Peter Claver Catholic School (1060 Central Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104) is a Kindergarten through 8th Grade Catholic school in the Rondo area of Saint Paul with a rich heritage rooted in African American culture. Inspired by our Catholic identity, SPC is a community where faith is lived, culture is celebrated, and every scholar is empowered to thrive. As a member of the Ascension Catholic Academy (ACA) consortium, SPC benefits from centralized leadership and governance that supports both excellence and sustainability. THE ROLE The Principal serves as the head of the school, responsible for scholar learning, wellness, faith, and the operations of the school. The Principal is the instructional and cultural leader who, in alignment with ACA systems and leaders, leads the school’s strategy for achieving school goals and ensuring continuous improvement. The principal will work with the administrative team to foster a supportive environment where teachers are empowered to grow professionally, deliver high-quality instruction, and drive student achievement. Key Responsibilities: Catholic Identity and Faith Leadership: Actively lead and model the school’s Catholic identity and values in all aspects of school life. Support the integration of Catholic teachings across the curriculum and school activities. Collaborate with the administrative team to lead the school in faith formation for students and staff, including facilitating prayer, liturgical celebrations, and other faith-based activities. Ensure that the school and Ascension Catholic Academy’s mission is reflected in the relationships, teaching practices, and overall atmosphere of the school. Instructional Leadership: Lead the process of driving student achievement and teacher practice in alignment with grade-level standards, the school’s curriculum, and Ascension Catholic Academy’s Teacher Competencies. Conduct classroom observations and lesson internalization reviews, providing direct coaching, feedback and professional development for teachers. Lead professional development sessions and/or small-team professional learning communities approximately 2x each week. Analyze classroom and school-wide data and build action plans that improve student achievement and instructional practices. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the school staff. Work with the admin team to ensure strong academic operations, including academic partnerships, assessment coordination, intervention and tutoring programming, etc. Makes mission driven and data informed decisions regarding scholar learning and achievement that promote a culture of continuous improvement School Culture and Wellness Leadership: Collaborate with teachers, families, and the administrative team to create a school environment that supports and cares for the whole child as a beloved child of God. Build positive relationships with scholars, parents, and community partners to promote their engagement in the school’s mission and scholar success. Lead and respond through a trauma-informed lens while maintaining high expectations and incorporating restorative practices where appropriate. Design and execute proactive school-wide culture systems and structures to build a strong school-wide culture and climate, and ensure that limited time is spent on reactive scholar discipline. Design and support teachers in understanding process and roles in scholar support, social-emotional learning, and behavioral intervention Lead the response to high-level student culture and discipline challenges and family concerns. Operational Leadership and Emergency Management: Collaborate with the administrative team to manage the daily operations of the school, including and not limited to scheduling, staffing, communication, events, and student services. Collaborate with the