About this role
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore provide a Christ-centered education that is academically excellent and empowers students to reach their full potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and morally. Fostered through robust collaboration among stakeholders, this mission is accomplished through accountable leadership at all levels, ongoing and coordinated strategic planning, centralized efficiencies, and financial sustainability.
The Rising Leaders Coordinator position is a temporary, grant-funded role. In collaboration with the Director of Instruction and Professional Development and the Department of Catholic Schools staff, the coordinator will provide leadership in the redesign, implementation, and facilitation of leadership development programming for aspiring leaders (Rising Leaders I) and current assistant principals (Rising Leaders II) across the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This position reports to the Director of Instruction and Professional Development and the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
The Rising Leaders Coordinator will develop and support the implementation of Rising Leaders I and Rising Leaders II, leadership development programs designed to strengthen the pipeline of future assistant principals and principals within the Archdiocese. Responsibilities include curriculum design; identifying presenters for each program module; facilitating learning experiences, as appropriate; participant mentoring and support; program evaluation; and the continuous improvement of leadership development opportunities within the programs.
The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership experience in Catholic education, knowledge of adult learning principles, and a commitment to developing future school leaders. During Year 1, the program design can primarily be completed remotely but will require collaboration with members of the Department of Catholic Schools team to ensure alignment with the mission and vision of leadership development within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. During Years 2 and 3, the role will require attendance at both virtual and in-person Rising Leaders meetings, program sessions, and planning activities.
This is a hybrid position requiring a commitment of approximately eight hours per week, with most work completed remotely. Occasional attendance at in-person professional development sessions, meetings, and events will be required.
Essential Functions:
• Collaborate with the Director of Instruction and Professional Development to develop and implement leadership development programming aligned with the strategic goals of the Department of Catholic Schools.
• Design and develop curriculum, learning activities, participant resources, facilitator materials, surveys, and assessments for the Rising Leaders I and Rising Leaders II programs, while identifying professional development presenters.
• Organize and maintain program documentation, processes, and resources to ensure accessibility, continuity, and sustainability beyond the three-year grant period.
• Facilitate leadership development sessions and learning experiences for program participants during Years 2 and 3.
• Support participants through coaching, feedback, reflection activities, and ongoing communication throughout the program.
• Assist in identifying and recruiting prospective participants for leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborate with principals, assistant principals, and diocesan leaders to ensure programming reflects current leadership needs and priorities.
• Evaluate participant feedback and program outcomes and recommend revisions to strengthen future programming.
• Maintain program curriculum, materials, and resources, updating content as needed to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
• Support the continuous refinement of curriculum, presentations, and program structures to strengthen and expand the leadership development model beyond the grant period.
• Support the collection of program data and evidence of impact to inform grant reporting and program evaluation.
• Participate in planning meetings and collaborate with Department of Catholic Schools staff to ensure the successful implementation of leadership programming.
Position Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field required.
• Maryland State Administrator I and Administrator II certification, or Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal endorsement required.
• A minimum of five years of successful leadership experience in Catholic or independent schools preferred.
• Experience facilitating adult learning, professional development, or leadership training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional leadership, school culture, strategic planning, and educational best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Catholic schools.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Understanding of adult learning theory and leadership development.
• Experience designing professional learning experiences and leadership programs.
• Ability to coach and support aspiring leaders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school and diocesan leaders.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides, and Drive) and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Commitment to fostering leadership capacity within Catholic schools.
Commitment and Compensation
Continuation of the appointment beyond the initial one-year term is not guaranteed.
The anticipated time commitment will vary throughout the year based on program development and facilitation responsibilities.
Year 1: The primary responsibility will be the design and development of Rising Leaders I and Rising Leaders II. A stipend of $20,000 will be provided upon successful completion of this work.
Year 2: The primary responsibility will be the facilitation, implementation, and continuous improvement of Rising Leaders II (current assistant principals seeking principal positions). A stipend of $20,000 will be provided upon successful completion of this work.
Year 3: The primary responsibility will be the facilitation, implementation, and continuous improvement of Rising Leaders I (teachers seeking assistant principal positions). A stipend of $20,000 will be provided upon successful completion of this work.
This is a stipend-based position and not a salaried role. Stipends will be distributed in six-month installments in accordance with Archdiocesan procedures and expectations for the satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.
This is not a benefit-eligible position.