Full Time

Principal: Elyria Catholic High School

Principal

Elyria Catholic High School
Diocese of Cleveland

Elyria Catholic High School seeks a faith-filled and visionary leader to serve as its next Principal. Rooted in Catholic tradition and committed to academic excellence, Elyria Catholic forms young adults who learn, worship, and serve with purpose. The next principal will help guide the school’s continued growth by supporting outstanding teaching, strong student formation, and thoughtful innovation in teaching and learning.

The mission of Elyria Catholic High School is to empower young adults to identify and use their God-given talents to learn, worship, and serve, guided by Catholic tradition. Anchored in the pillars of Excellence, Compassion, Faith, Tradition, and Community, Elyria Catholic celebrates nearly 80 years of inspiring its current enrollment of more than 530 students to think deeply, act with purpose, and make a difference.

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 accommodate enrollment growth and support collaboration, innovation, and student success.

As the school nears completion of its current five-year strategic plan, Elyria Catholic is advancing its comprehensive campaign, Boldly EC, focused on strengthening academic programs, enhancing campus facilities, and growing both 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.

The Principal reports directly to the President and closely collaborates with the President and the leadership team to advance Elyria Catholic’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision.

Job Duties:

Strengthen the school's Catholic mission and culture:

• Lead mission effectiveness and faith leadership in keeping with the Roman Catholic Church tradition in the Diocese of Cleveland.
• Design and nurture a Catholic school culture through student formation, activities, and behavior management practices that align with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Implement systems and programs to support the integral development of all students, including their spiritual, intellectual, and social-emotional development.
• Partner with campus ministry and faculty to ensure students have meaningful opportunities to grow in faith through worship, service, and community life.

Lead the school's academic vision and integrity:

• Serve as the instructional leader responsible for the strength and integrity of the academic program.
• Coordinate and supervise curriculum development and instructional planning.
• Observe and evaluate educational personnel while supporting professional growth and instructional excellence.
• Foster a culture of professional learning in which faculty collaborate, explore effective instructional practices, and continuously strengthen student learning.
• Promote faculty leadership and professional growth by creating an environment in which teachers are supported to share ideas and advance the learning experience for students.
• Guide the thoughtful integration of instructional technologies and emerging tools, including artificial intelligence, helping students develop critical thinking and ethical discernment in an increasingly digital world.
• Advance instructional practices that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving while helping students develop the habits of mind necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex and technology-driven world.

Advance the school's long-term vitality and strategic direction:

• Assist in advancing Elyria Catholic’s strategic priorities and academic initiatives that support student success and the long-term vitality of the school.
• Contribute to enrollment management through admissions and retention programs.
• Support academic programs that foster collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving while preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Office of Catholic Education.
• Cultivate strong relationships within the school and broader community
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on day-to-day operations and the overall effectiveness of the school.
• Work in close partnership with the President to advance Elyria Catholic’s mission, strategic initiatives, and long-term vision.
• Interact with students, families, alumni, and community members in ways that strengthen relationships and build trust.
• Leads the school’s academic/instructional leaders in ways that allow them to contribute ideas and work together in the service of student success

Qualifications:

Position Qualifications:

• A practicing Catholic who upholds the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
• Master’s degree in administration and a valid Secondary School certificate or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic high school.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic high school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience working with government programs related to education.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing annual State, Diocesan, North Central Association, and OCSAA reports.
• Experience supervising and coordinating spiritual activities, educational instruction, curriculum, and school-family programs.
• Demonstrated ability in fiscal and personnel management as it relates to the instructional program.
• Ability to use multiple sources of data as diagnostic tools to assess, identify, and apply instructional improvement.
• Interest in working within a school culture that is flexible, collaborative, innovative, and supportive of efforts to improve achievement for all students.
• Experience integrating instructional technology in a school setting and supporting faculty in its effective use for teaching and learning.
• This leadership role frequently requires evening and weekend availability to support student activities, school events, liturgies, and community engagement.

To Apply:

Candidates interested in applying should submit resume, cover letter and a completed Diocesan Employment Application.

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