Principal

Diocese of Cleveland

Office of Catholic Education

Position Opening:

Principal of Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School

18491 Lakeshore Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44119

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School (VASJ) are pleased to accept applications for the position of Principal. Founded in 1990 when Villa Angela Academy merged with St. Joseph High School, Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School is a diocesan-sponsored, co-educational, comprehensive, college preparatory high school rooted in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions. VASJ is committed to the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each student. With a population of about 500 students in grades nine through twelve, Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School provides young men and women with a nurturing and supportive educational environment in which to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and morally.

The Principal reports directly to the President and closely collaborates with the President and the leadership team to advance Villa Angela – St. Joseph’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term vision.

Position Qualifications :

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

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge, experience working with government programs related to education.
• Knowledge, experience preparing annual State, Diocesan, North Central Association, and OCSAA reports.
• Experience in the supervision and coordination of spiritual activities, educational instruction, curriculum, and school‐family activities.
• Experience in fiscal and personnel management as it relates to the instructional program.
• Experience in using multiple sources of data as diagnostic tools to assess, identify and apply instructional growth.
• Desires to work in an environment that is flexible, collaborative, innovative and supportive of efforts to improve achievement of all students.
• Experience integrating instructional technology in a school setting and supporting faculty in its effective use for teaching and learning.

Major Responsibilities :

Direct and guide the academic integrity of the school:

• Serves as the instructional leader responsible for all aspects of the academic program.
• Coordinates and supervises curriculum development and instructional planning.
• Observes and evaluates educational personnel and monitors all educational systems.

Enhance the culture and mission of the school:

• Leads mission effectiveness and faith leadership in keeping with the Roman Catholic Church tradition.
• Designs positive school culture through student formation, activities, and behavior management.
• Implements systems and programs to support the integral development of all students.

Serve as a steward of the success and longevity of the school:

• Assists with the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested by the Office of Catholic Education.
• Contributes to the enrollment management through admissions and retention programs.

Build relationships internally and externally:

• Leads and supervises deans, faculty, athletics, government programs, and principal's office staff.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the President with formation ministries and the school's Catholic identity.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff on day-to-day operations and overall effectiveness of the school.
• Interacts with all constituents of VASJ as needed, proactively where possible.

For Consideration:

Submit resume, cover letter, and completed Diocesan Employment Application .

Timeline: .

Anticipated start date is July 1, 2027 (Candidate can start during the school year if available).

Range

$85,000.00 Annually — $95,000.00 Annually