Compensation: $80,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience

The Principal of St. Mary's High School serves as the chief academic and student life leader
responsible for the daily educational and operational life of the school. The Principal ensures the
delivery of a rigorous Catholic college-preparatory program while fostering a safe, disciplined, and
faith-filled environment that supports the intellectual, spiritual, and personal formation of students.
Working in close collaboration with the President, the Principal leads faculty, oversees curriculum and
student life, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning, and Catholic formation consistent with the
mission of the school.

Mission and Catholic Identity
Foster and promote the Catholic mission and identity of the school in all aspects of student life,
academics, and school culture.
Support the spiritual formation of students through collaboration with campus ministry, faculty,
and school leadership.
Ensure that Catholic teachings and values are integrated into the educational experience and
daily life of the school.
Model and encourage a culture of faith, service, respect, and virtue within the school
community.
Academic Leadership
Serve as the chief academic leader responsible for the development, implementation, and
evaluation of the school's academic programs consistent with St. Mary's mission statement.
Ensure a rigorous Catholic college-preparatory curriculum aligned with accreditation standards
and best educational practices.
Oversee curriculum development, instructional quality, and academic assessment.

Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance student learning and academic outcomes.
Enrollment and Student Retention
Support the school's enrollment goals by fostering a strong academic and student life
experience that encourages student success and long-term retention.
Collaborate with admissions personnel to promote the school to prospective families, engage
current families, and ensure that instructional quality, student support, and campus culture
contribute to sustained enrollment and high retention rates.
Faculty Leadership and Development
Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support faculty and instructional staff.
Foster a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and mission-centered teaching.
Provide guidance and support for instructional improvement and faculty formation.
Student Life and Formation
Oversee student discipline, activities, and student formation programs.
Promote a positive school culture that supports student growth in character, leadership, and
responsibility.
Ensure that student policies and practices reflect the school's mission and values.
School Operations
Manage the day-to-day operations of the school, including scheduling, academic policies, and
student services.
Ensure a safe, orderly, and effective learning environment for students and staff.
Oversee the implementation of school policies and procedures.
Operational Financial Management
Manage the day-to-day operational performance of the school in a manner consistent with the
approved institutional budget.
Ensure that staffing, scheduling, academic programming, and student services are
administered efficiently to support responsible use of financial resources.
Collaborate with the President and CFO to monitor operational expenses, identify cost
efficiencies, and support the financial sustainability of the school's daily operations.
Accreditation and Institutional Improvement
Lead accreditation processes and institutional improvement initiatives.
Use data and assessment to guide decision-making and enhance educational outcomes.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and educational regulations.
Collaboration with the President
Work closely with the President to ensure alignment between academic leadership and the
school's mission and strategic priorities.
Support enrollment initiatives (especially retention), community engagement, and institutional
advancement as appropriate.
Contribute to the overall leadership and unity of the school community.
Any other duties assigned by the President consistent with the Principal's position and qualifications,
including but not limited to mentorship and training opportunities.