Faculty

The faculty, staff and students form a school community whose purpose is to develop an atmosphere in which the religious faith of each student as well as his/her intellectual, moral, and physical capacities may be developed and strengthened. Our faculty is comprised of certified teachers in Kindergarten through Eighth grade, with additional teachers in Music, Physical Education, Art, Library, and Technology. Teachers and support staff are highly qualified and dedicated to our school. Holy Redeemer is registered with the Oregon State Department of Education as a private school.

Principal

The position of administrative responsibility carries with it a unique opportunity for shaping a climate of Catholic/Christian values and an atmosphere for learning that will nurture the growth and development of each person. The principal fosters community among faculty , staff and students. She understands the Catholic school as a ministry of the Parish and part of the larger community, both religious and secular. The principal collaborates with parish, the School Advisory Council  and Archdiocesan personnel in planning and implementing policies, programs.  The principal is responsible for implementing school policies. She may amend the handbook as needed.

Assistant to the Principal

The Assistant to the Principal oversees assigned projects for the good of the school. She assists the principal in whatever is needed.

Secretaries

The school secretary is responsible to the principal for the efficient operation of the school office and for the performance of all secretarial, clerical, and other assigned duties related to the principal's office.

Support Staff

Support staff are responsible to the principal for the efficient operation of the school and for the performance of duties according to their job description. Our support staff consists of  teaching assistants, 2 part-time librarians, a bookkeeper, a plant manager with two custodians, 1 full time and two part time secretaries, and a hot lunch coordinator with support staff. We also have a Beyond the Classroom program with a program director and supporting staff, three private music lesson instructors. Contracted staff includes three private music instructors.

Pastor

The pastor, by direction of the Archbishop and canon law, is directly responsible for all parish endeavors. One such major endeavor is the parish or area school. The pastor can render service and leadership to the parish or area school by acting as a religious leader, community builder, and administrator, working together with the principal, faculty, parents, and other parishioners in a joint effort to advance the education of the children. He is also responsible for the hiring of the principal and the renewal or non-renewal of the principal's employment agreement.

Archbishop

The Archbishop, as chief pastor of the Archdiocese, has the responsibility not only for the spiritual formation of the people, but also for every other factor that contributes to the development of the Catholic community. As authentic teacher in the Archdiocese, he articulates faith for the people of God and calls them to the imitation of Christ. As chief administrator of the Archdiocese, he oversees the good order of the teaching mission. The Archbishop is the enactor of all Archdiocesan policy and the ultimate decision-maker assisted and represented by the Department of Catholic Schools, to whom he delegates the everyday administration of the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese.

Department of Catholic Schools

The Superintendent of Catholic Schools heads this department. The Department of Catholic Schools provides information, guidelines, assistance, and services to the schools that are ordinarily site-based managed and under the leadership of the principal. Although governance of the schools is at the local level, pastors and principals are expected to follow policies and guidelines approved for schools by the Archbishop. Schools are also expected to follow curricula guidelines. In some special circumstances, decisions may need to be made by the Department of Catholic Schools that would ordinarily be made at the local level.