Full Time

Assistant Principal for Academics: Elyria Catholic High School

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

Position Announcement

Office of Catholic Education – Elyria Catholic High School

Assistant Principal for Academics

725 Gulf Road, Elyria Ohio 44035

440-365-1821

www.elyriacatholic.com

Full-time, Exempt Status

Reports to: Principal of Elyria Catholic

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward G. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third larges Diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. With more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, the Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the world’s largest diocesan systems of social services. The Diocese includes 185 parishes, 85 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland. Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about our Diocese, mission, and ministries.

Founded in 1947 by Monsignor Newton, Elyria Catholic is the only Catholic high school in Lorain County and the only coeducational Catholic high school on Cleveland’s far west side.

With strong enrollment and growing interest from prospective students and families, Elyria Catholic is thoughtfully planning new, flexible learning spaces to support enrollment growth while fostering collaboration, innovation, and student success.

As the school nears completion of its current five-year strategic plan, Elyria Catholic is moving forward with its Boldly EC campaign to strengthen academic programs, enhance campus facilities, and grow the endowment and the Panther Fund. Inspired by our past and investing in our future, Elyria Catholic continues to shape lives, grow saints, and build community.

Assistant Principal for Academics

The Assistant Principal for Academics collaborates with the Principal to support the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the school's academic program. This position provides leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, educational technology, artificial intelligence integration, scheduling, faculty supervision, and academic operations to ensure alignment with the school's Catholic mission, strategic goals, and educational standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal in the implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of all academic programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise curriculum development, instructional programming, assessment practices, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, across all academic departments.
• Assist with the implementation of the school's academic improvement goals, including the integration of design thinking across the curriculum and the advancement of STEAM initiatives that promote creativity, innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving in support of the school's Catholic mission.
• Research, evaluate, and promote innovative instructional practices, including the appropriate, ethical, and mission-centered use of artificial intelligence to enhance student learning, critical thinking, creativity, and academic integrity while upholding the dignity of every person as a gift from God.
• Support faculty in developing authentic learning experiences that foster empathy, critical reflection, creative problem-solving, prototyping, testing, and other design-thinking competencies while encouraging students to use their God-given gifts to learn, serve, and lead.
• Observe, supervise, and evaluate educational personnel in accordance with school and diocesan policies and procedures.
• Monitor academic programs, instructional practices, and educational systems to ensure effectiveness, accountability, and alignment with school goals.
• Develop and manage the master schedule for faculty and students, ensuring the efficient use of personnel, facilities, and instructional resources.
• Oversee the school's student information system and provide training and support to faculty and staff regarding its effective use.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of professional development opportunities that support faculty growth, instructional excellence, educational technology, design thinking, STEAM education, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principal for Student Life, Department Chairpersons, and faculty to ensure curriculum, instruction, assessment, and academic programming reflect the mission, values, and vision of Elyria Catholic High School.
• Analyze student achievement data and other academic performance indicators to support informed decision-making and continuous program improvement.
• Assist with accreditation activities, school improvement planning, strategic initiatives, and other efforts that advance academic excellence and Catholic identity.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support the day-to-day operation and overall effectiveness of the school.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in education, with demonstrated leadership in student activities, campus life, or school culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Experience in coordinating student life programs, including clubs, events, retreats, service initiatives, and leadership development.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Catholic education and a willingness to support and promote the school’s Catholic identity.
• Commitment to Catholic values and the mission of Catholic education.
• The position requires VIRTUS certification and FBI/BCI background check.

Application Process

Candidates choosing to apply should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocesan Employment Application.

Range

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