Headmaster

Chesterton Academy of Atlanta, a classical high school grounded in the Catholic faith, is seeking a full-time headmaster. The headmaster is responsible for the curriculum, instructional leadership of the school, hiring and supervision of instructional personnel, student life, discipline and related parent communication. The headmaster must be practicing Roman Catholic with at least five years of experience in education, possess the minimum of a bachelor's degree in education or related field, and demonstrate a commitment to classical Catholic secondary education. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include:

Curriculum and Academic Excellence
• Oversee adherence to Chesterton Schools Network curriculum
• Oversee implementation of changes to curriculum
• Review results of student tests (CLT, PSAT, ACT, SAT)
• Oversee school accreditation process and renewal per Network guidelines

Instruction
• Oversee faculty hiring, evaluation, rehires, terminations
• Conduct classroom observations for faculty members as part of evaluation process

Student Life and Discipline
• Ensure discipline policies are enforced, communicated
• Oversee parent-led sports and extracurricular activities
• Ensure effectiveness of virtue house and faculty mentor programs
• Oversee academic and behavioral eligibility for extra-curricular activities

Parent Communications
• Send weekly Headmaster Missive to parents or school newsletter
• Meet with parents regarding student discipline and academic issues

Admissions
• Admit new students upon review of placement exam, student application materials, and meeting
• Oversee transfer student process (curriculum, regulations, forms, financial)
• Review placement tests and contact parents with remedial needs
• Deliver presentations to prospective parents and students at selected school events

Guidance
• Coordinate standardized testing, college applications and transcript preparation
• Communicate with colleges, universities and other post-high school programs
• Promote various vocational opportunities

Other School Operations
• Oversee selection and evaluation of vendors (software, textbooks, other services)

Teaching Responsibilities (as needed)

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to [email protected]