In service to the mission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington — to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Archdiocese of Washington is hiring an Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Identity and Academic Excellence. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure faith formation and excellence across the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Washington.
This senior educational leader advances a cohesive vision for Catholic identity, academic excellence, accreditation, and professional growth for teachers. The role fosters a collaborative culture of continuous improvement across the school system, ensuring alignment with Church teaching, academic priorities, and national accreditation and local standards.
Reporting directly to the Secretary/Superintendent for Catholic Schools and serving as a collaborative member of the Catholic Schools Office (CSO) leadership team, the Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Identity and Academic Excellence works closely with principals, pastors, teachers, CSO leadership, the Secretariat for Catechesis, other diocesan departments, and external partners to strengthen both mission and academic vitality across Catholic schools
The Assistant Superintendent for Catholic Identity and Academic Excellence will supervise a highly motivated and mission centered team including the Director for Early Childhood Programs, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Director of Educational Programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Catholic Identity and Mission Integration
Serve as the primary leader for Catholic identity initiatives across the schools.Promote and ensure integration of Catholic identity across all subject areas and instructional practices.Collaborate with the Office of Catechesis to support formation and instructional opportunities for students and adults.Collaborate with the Office of Catechesis to support the religion certification process of educators.Ensure all schools in the Archdiocese of Washington operate in communion and cooperation with the Archbishop and in fidelity to Church teaching through school visits.Provide mission-centered leadership formation for principals and school leadership teamsAcademic Excellence, Curriculum, and Instruction
Develop and maintain a standards-based system of educational excellence grounded in Catholic values.Monitor, revise, and disseminate subject-area content standards (PreK–8) and support alignment efforts in high schools.Support principals in curriculum, instruction, assessment, staffing, and budget analysis.Provide high-quality professional development for educators and school leaders.Facilitate diocesan-wide and regional professional learning communities.Oversee MSDE-approved credited coursework offered through the CSO Learning Management System.Publish regular system-wide communications to principals and pastors regarding formation, teaching and learning initiatives.Accreditation and School Improvement
Lead and implement a comprehensive accreditation process aligned with national standards and archdiocesan priorities.Conduct and oversee official school accreditation site visits, providing commendations and recommendations.Prepare and present comprehensive accreditation summary reports using school performance data.Supervise and monitor improvement plans for identified schools.Refine the archdiocesan school visit cycle to ensure effectiveness and alignment with benchmarks.Coordinate preparation for external accrediting agency visits.Leadership Development, Recruitment, and Talent Management
Lead archdiocesan recruitment and retention initiatives for educatorsDevelop partnerships with universities to support certification pathways and advanced degree programs.Collaborate with Human Resources to support hiring, supervision, evaluation, and growth of school personnel.Supervise designated CSO director positions to ensure alignment with vision and strategic goals.Support personnel planning in collaboration with the Superintendent and Associate Superintendent.Strategic Leadership and Operations
Serve as an active member of the Catholic Schools Office leadership team.Lead steering committees and cross-functional teams to advance strategic priorities.Manage and allocate budgets for teaching, learning, accreditation, and improvement initiatives.Develop and leverage partnerships with private industry and community organizations.Support early learning centers and related archdiocesan educational programsConduct training aligned with current CSO strategic goals.Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the mission of Catholic education.Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and her mission.Practicing Catholic in good standing who fully supports Church teaching.Expertise in standards-based instruction, assessment systems, and data-driven improvement.Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor and develop others.Exceptional communication and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learning management systems.High level of professional integrity, maturity, and collaborative spirit.Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field required.Minimum of five (5) years of Catholic school and/or archdiocesan leadership experience.Demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic formation, curriculum development, school improvement, and professional development.Experience supervising and developing leaders.Budget management experience.Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires regular use of standard office equipment. The position requires the occasional set up of events, trainings and job fairs. Travel to archdiocesan schools is required, along with occasional evening meetings or events.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The salary for this position is: $100,000 to $120,000 with excellent benefits
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Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares food items according to menus and numbers of portions to be served.Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from pantry, storage and work areas.Uses manual and/or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.Washes, peels and/or cuts various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.Assures that the kitchen is equipped with all necessary food and cooking items for scheduled meals.Informs supervisors when supplies are low or equipment is not working properly.Cleans equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.Ensure all food and other items are stored properlyCheck quality of ingredientsMonitor stock and place orders when there are shortagesRemoves trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.Assist in preparation and set-up for events.Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Organized and well versed in kitchen set-upAble to multitask.Excellent communication skills.Ability to work well in a diverse environment with focus on guest serviceMust be a team player with a professional demeanor.Education and Experience
Three to five years of professional cooking experienceExperienced in food safety and kitchen best practices.Experience in menu developmentExperience in food inventory controlMust have reliable transportation
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional kitchen environment. This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment and tools.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: calla-russl@adw.org
Read LessThe Archdiocese is seeking a Service Coordinator. The Service Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the Central Pastoral Administration. As a member of the Facilities Management team, this role will provide assistance to the Facilities staff with their responsibilities. The Service Coordinator will assist with all aspects of the property's maintenance including the physical grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, and emergency. This person is also responsible for supervising the maintenance program to protect and maintain the property and will report to the Executive Director of Facilities and Real Estate.
Duties & Responsibilities
Effectively communicate with the staffConduct all maintenance work, service requests, building inspections and preventative maintenancePrepare maintenance reports for service requestsMaintain daily log of contractor work and provide a written copyPerform visual inspections of roofs, exterior drains and building envelopes.Schedule necessary preventive maintenance service, equipment repairs and inspections of HVAC systems, elevator, fire alarm, security, and video system.Oversee contractors.Conduct site visits to the properties assigned to the facilities department.Review and address deficiencies reported by Catholic MutualMaintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.Conduct maintenance and repair of fleet automobiles.Provide basic maintenance of grounds.Coordinate the service, repair, and replacement of appliances.Manage pest control and provide assistance between pest control company visits.Ensure that all work has been completed in a safe, prompt, and professional manner.Assist other staff members in the facilities department as requested.Review security footage as needed.Create new employee badges as needed.Prepare check requests and order office supplies.Manage Facility Ticket system, assign work to staff, create calendar invitations to manage work orders and ensure work is completed timely.Modify and manage preventive maintenance calendar and update as needed. Distribute accordingly and create calendar invitations to ensure staff stay on track.Manage database of fleet vehicle information.Manage after hours meeting room calendar.Act as representative of the Archdiocese to the public.Act as a point of contact for visiting priests and bishops as well as guests.Review office mail and distribute.Sign-in guests and visitors. Create visitor badges and track visitor’s badges.Update and manage property management database.Create and manage the Photo Directory.Answer all calls and direct them as needed including the Switchboard.Greet guests as they arrive, when necessary.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.Ability to handle multiple tasksExcellent communication skillsAbility to interact with clients in a courteous and professional mannerCommitted to excellence in following Archdiocesan policies, procedures, standards and legal requirementsMust be self-motivated and responsible, ability to work with minimal supervisionValid and current driver's license, with a clean driving recordMust be able to work Monday through Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, including overtime as needed comprising nights and weekendsRequired Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalentMinimum 2-3 years’ experience in property management office and/or facilities office preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including skills in Excel and Word for document creationProficiency in basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills.Ability to install, service, replace and repair wall molding, caulking, drywall, painting, window screens and blinds, interior and exterior doors, light fixtures, toilets, sinks, vanities, and disposals.Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers and filing cabinets. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.This position pays $25.00 to $27.00 pr hour with excellent benefits
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