Contract
Principal PreK-8: St. Sebastian School
St. Sebastian School
The St. Sebastian School in Akron, Ohio is accepting applications for the position of principal (Pre K-8) through the search firm, Finding Leaders at www.findingleaders.com.
POSITION: Principal SCHOOL: St. Sebastian School – Pride, tradition, and achievement since 1929 St. Sebastian Parish School is dedicated to Christ and committed to excellence in education. We honor the Catholic traditions of the past, work to develop our talents today, and prepare for Christian service in the future. ● PK-8, 349 Students plus 51 Pre-School ● Weekly Mass participation for students K-8 and daily religion class ● 2023 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School ● Governor Thomas Edison Award for STEM Education (7 yrs in a row) ● Diocese of Cleveland Christ the Teacher Award (Academic Excellence/Academic Growth) (2 yrs in a row) ● STEM and innovation focus include a state-of-the-art Science Lab, Technology Learning Lab, and Innovation Lab. ● Enrichment program, Minds in Motion (grades 1-8)
SALARY: $65,000-$80,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 22, 2026, Start date: August 1, 2026 or earlier.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ohio Principal’s certification/licensure ● Prior principal experience preferred ● Master’s degree in education preferred ● Strong Catholic Identity preferred ● Experience in integrating technology into the curriculum ● Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills ● Visionary who can lead the development of excellent teaching and learning environment ● Spirit of cooperative innovation with other parish leadership ● Exceptional manager of resources ● Outstanding community-building experience For more information and to apply go to: www.findingleaders.com