Week of April 29, 2008
Principal, St. Bernard School, Oakland
St. Bernard Parish Catholic School is a K through 8th grade school located in the city of Oakland in Alameda County serving the city of Oakland. St. Bernard School enrolls 140 students with a professional staff of 9 and a support staff of 2, and is fully accredited by WCEA/WASC with before and after school Extended Care.
Candidates for principal must be active practicing Catholics, possess a California Teaching Credential and a California Administrative Credential or be enrolled in an Administrative Credential Program as well as have at least five years in Catholic educational teaching or administration. The candidate must be able to provide spiritual, administrative and educational leadership for the school as well as be able to assume responsibility for the day-to-day administration. Candidates are expected to take an active role as a member of the parish staff and work collaboratively with the Pastor and pastoral staff. Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining a school with a strong Catholic identity and academic program are a must.
Salary is based upon the Diocesan Scale and depends on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Retirement.
Please send Letter of Intent and Request for Application to:
Penny Pendola, Ed.D.
Director of Human Resources
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
510-893-4711
Fax 510-763-8055
Applications should be completed by May 15, 2008.
