Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Piscataway, NJ

The Catholic Schools Office supports 23 elementary schools, 2 high schools and 2 private high schools. Our schools are an essential component of the evangelization efforts for the diocese and the broader Roman Catholic Church.

The Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools is an innovative and faith-filled educational leader assisting the Superintendent in supporting the activities and services of the Catholic Schools Office.

Essential Job Functions
 

• Articulates Catholic philosophy that permeates the schools through an emphasis on Catholic identity, Catholic culture, evangelization, and community of faith.
• Advances the shared mission and vision of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Metuchen.
• Oversees the development of marketing strategies and projects of the Catholic Schools Office and supports diocesan Catholic schools in their promotional efforts.
• Collaborates with the diocesan Communication office on media events.
• Oversees the COGNIA accreditation process with local schools and visiting teams.
• Consults with pastors and principals regarding school related issues.
• Facilitates, mediates and/or provides direction as needed in conflict management matters.
• Plans and facilitates principal Leadership and Principal Advisory Council meetings in collaboration with the Superintendent.
• Oversees the implementation and revision of evaluation processes for teachers, and administrators.
• At the direction of the Superintendent, provides supervision and evaluation of principals at Diocesan schools.
• In cooperation with the Superintendent develops, organizes, directs, and implements in-service programs and opportunities including the New Educator Orientation.
• Oversees the Student Exchange Visitor Information System.
• Collaborates with diocesan offices/departments on issues that affect Catholic schools; works with committees at the request of Superintendent.
• Communicates with parents and other community members who contact the Catholic Schools Office and serves as a liaison with the schools on any issues reported.
• Performs any other job-related tasks to ensure the efficient operations of the Catholic Schools office as assigned by the Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be an active, practicing Catholic in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
• Master's Degree in Education, Administration/Supervision, or related field.
• Five years of principal experience (preference given to Catholic school administration experience).

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interested candidates should email their resume to hr@diometuchen.org.

Or mail to:    Human Resources Director
                      Diocese of Metuchen
                      PO Box 191
                      Metuchen, NJ 08840-0191