The Franciscan School is seeking a faith-filled and dedicated Assistant Principal who will support our Catholic identity, champion curriculum development, maintain a positive and orderly school climate, and serve as a key partner in guiding our growing school community.
The Franciscan School is a Catholic school serving grades K-8 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded as part of the 35-acre parish, our school strives to embody and advance the generosity, hospitality, and hope of the Franciscan tradition. Offering a high-quality education in a warm environment built on these traditions, we seek to instill the values of faith, academics, and service in every student — and we consider it a great privilege to shape young minds and develop strong, compassionate leaders. We invite families of all backgrounds and traditions to join our community and experience the benefits of an exceptional Catholic education.
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
The successful candidate will be:
- A practicing Catholic with a deep commitment to Catholic education and evangelization.
- A visible and faith-filled leader who fosters a joyful Catholic culture.
- A collaborative communicator who values relationships and community engagement.
- An instructional leader committed to curriculum development, academic excellence, and faculty growth.
- A consistent and fair administrator of student conduct, discipline, and restorative practices.
- A supportive partner to the Principal in day-to-day school operations and long-range planning.
The duties of the Assistant Principal include but are not limited to:
- Acceptance of and commitment to the educational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school at both the Diocesan and parish levels.
- Interact with students in a professional way that challenges them to reach their individual potential.
- Observance of all Diocesan and parish regulations pertaining to employment.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
- Assists in the general administration of the school, including development of the master schedule and faculty meetings.
- Supports the communication, training, and supervision of faculty and staff.
- Ensures adequate supervision of students and school-sponsored activities.
- Assists in planning for staff development, curriculum, educational materials, and student testing.
- Maintains documentation of instructional planning.
- Observes and evaluates instruction and provides constructive feedback.
- Carries out and enforces disciplinary and school policies, in consultation with the principal.
- Communicates effectively with students, parents, other professionals, and community groups.
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
- Supports the principal and may serve in the principal's absence.
- Fosters a sense of collaboration with parents, students, faculty, and parish staff.
- Mentors and guides both experienced and new teachers in professional development and curriculum implementation.
- Proficient in school administrative software, Microsoft Office, and web-based communication tools.
- Adherence to health and safety procedures as set forth by the school.
- Maintain, or be eligible to obtain, an administrator's license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Leadership
- Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum aligned with Catholic values and diocesan standards.
- Support teachers through instructional coaching, classroom observations, and professional development.
- Analyze student performance data to identify trends and drive continuous academic improvement.
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate faith formation across all subject areas.
Student Discipline & School Culture
- Serve as the primary administrator for student discipline, ensuring fair, consistent, and restorative approaches aligned with the school's mission.
- Maintain and communicate the student handbook, behavioral expectations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Build positive relationships with students and families to proactively address behavioral concerns.
- Partner with counselors, teachers, and parents to support the social-emotional development of all students.
General Leadership
- Assist the Principal in daily school operations, including supervision of students and staff.
- Represent the school in the absence of the Principal.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of faculty and staff.
- Participate in school events, parent communication, and community engagement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Active, fully initiated, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Commitment to collaborative ministry and Catholic education.
- Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Leadership, or a related field.
- Possess or be eligible for North Carolina administrator licensure.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of teaching experience; Catholic school leadership experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum design, instructional coaching, or academic program leadership.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with educational technology and data-informed decision-making.
- Successfully complete all required background checks and Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to employment.
Position Start Date: July 1, 2026