Superintendent of Catholic Schools

General Summary of the Position

The Diocese of Dallas is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven, and visionary leader to serve as Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The Superintendent is considered a part of the ministry of the Catholic Church and the Superintendent is required to perform duties in line with the religious tradition of the Catholic Church throughout his or her daily activities. The Superintendent serves as the chief administrative officer for Catholic schools within the Diocese and is responsible for the leadership, support, and advancement of Catholic education in alignment with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the vision of the Bishop.

The Superintendent provides strategic oversight of all elementary and secondary Catholic schools in the Diocese, ensuring academic excellence, faith formation, financial sustainability, and effective governance across the school system. This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal time in the life of Catholic education in the Diocese of Dallas, marked by the newly enacted Education Savings Account (ESA) law, the launch of Mother Teresa Catholic School, and the diocesan-wide capital campaign for Catholic education, each presenting powerful opportunities for growth, renewal, and lasting impact. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be revised as the process develops.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities of the Position

Visionary Leadership
• Serve as the chief spokesperson and advocate for Catholic education in the Diocese of
Dallas.
• Advance a unifying vision for Catholic schools rooted in the Church's mission of
evangelization, academic excellence, and service.
• Collaborate closely with the Bishop, diocesan leadership, pastors, principals, and the Catholic Schools Advisory Board to guide strategy and policy.

Catholic Identity and Faith Formation
• Ensure that all schools reflect authentic Catholic identity in alignment with Church teaching.
• Support ongoing faith formation of presidents, principals, faculty, and staff.
• Oversee implementation of religious education standards and Catholic formation initiatives.

Academic Excellence
• Promote high academic standards and effective instructional practices across all schools.
• Supervise curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and professional development.
• Promote innovation, use data to guide decisions, and support excellence in teaching and school leadership.

Operations, Governance, and Personnel
• Supervise the diocesan Office of Catholic Schools and its staff.
• Provide leadership guidance and performance evaluation for school principals.
• Support effective governance models, including collaboration with pastors and school boards.
• Ensure adherence to diocesan, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Collaborate closely with the Human Resource Office of the Diocese of Dallas.

Enrollment and Financial Sustainability
• Support enrollment growth strategies, marketing initiatives, and school choice implementation (ESA law).
• Collaborate with diocesan development, finance, and communications offices to secure and steward resources.
• Assist in fundraising, capital campaign planning, and donor relations.

New School Development
• Play a key leadership role in the planning and launch of Mother Teresa Catholic School and other future school initiatives.
• Ensure strong academic and spiritual foundations are established in new schools from the outset.

Position Qualifications

Required
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong understanding of and commitment to Catholic teaching and Catholic education.
• Master's degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Catholic School Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of successful experience in Catholic school leadership (e.g., principal, central office administrator).
• Demonstrated capacity to lead in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong pastoral sensitivity and the ability to work collaboratively with clergy, lay leaders, and educators.

Preferred
• Experience leading at the diocesan or superintendent level.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus.
• Familiarity with Texas state education policy, school choice legislation (ESA), and private school accreditation.
• Experience with capital campaigns or donor engagement.

Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full diocesan benefits package including health insurance, pension, paid leave, and professional development support.

Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit:
• Letter of Interest
• Photo
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Personal Statement of Catholic Educational Leadership and Philosophy
• Three Professional References

Please address all materials to:
Bishop Edward J. Burns
Diocese of Dallas
3725 Blackburn Street
Dallas, TX 75219
or [email protected]

About the Diocese of Dallas
The Diocese of Dallas serves over 1.3 million Catholics across nine counties in North Texas. Its Catholic school system includes 29 diocesan schools and 7 private schools educating more than 14,000 students in a Christ-centered environment of academic rigor, faith formation, and moral development. The Diocese is committed to expanding access, innovation, and excellence in Catholic education for generations to come.

DO NOT REMOVE
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion
of the Diocese of Dallas - Pastoral Center.

The Diocese of Dallas - Pastoral Center reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employee's at-will employment status.