Director of Student Success and Partnership West Catholic

About the School

Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history and a century-plus of educating the community spiritually, academically, and through extra-curricular programs, improving the lives of students and families in the surrounding community. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program, and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character, and leadership.

Mission Statement

West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.

Belief Statement

• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
• Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values
• Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work
• Develops each person’s full potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically
• Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school
• Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community
• Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation, or socioeconomic status
• Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family

About the Role

The Director of Student Success and Partnerships connects guidance, academics, attendance, and discipline to ensure every student at West Catholic is known, supported, and accountable. The goal is to integrate systems so students don’t fall through the cracks and staff aren’t working in silos. Over the past few years, the school has added new academic programs and support staff, but internal systems haven’t always kept pace. This role focuses on building connectivity between people and systems to provide holistic support for students and families.

The position reports to the Principal and is a 12-month role.

Responsibilities

• Leads the “Student Success Team” that meets regularly to review attendance, grades, behavior, and engagement, identifying students who need extra support before problems escalate.
• Tightens communication by ensuring guidance, teachers, and administrators are aligned, with clear next steps and consistent follow-up.
• Supports academic growth by collaborating with counselors, teachers, the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, and the academic support team to address struggles early through tutoring, mentoring, and family communication.
• Tracks engagement by monitoring attendance, after-school involvement, and athletics to identify students who may be drifting.
• Organizes grade-level meetings to foster collaboration and communication.
• Builds partnerships with universities, community organizations, and mission-aligned agencies to bring additional support and opportunities for students and families.
• Strengthens school culture by helping staff work across departments to create consistency, trust, and shared ownership of student growth.
• Ensures holistic support during family emergencies by coordinating communication among relevant parties.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work productively and positively with staff, parents, and the community.
• Strong motivational skills.
• Ability to promote an environment that fosters high expectations for students, staff, and self.
• Highly efficient critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading a group of people to results.
• Successful participation in staff and curriculum development activities.

PA requires clearances and Safe Environment Certification, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.