High School Principal, Allentown Central Catholic High School

Diocese of Allentown • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Allentown Central Catholic High School of the Allentown Diocese, is seeking is seeking a dynamic and innovative educational leader with a strong commitment to Catholic Education to serve as Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. The Principal serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the school, ensuring that all students are supervised in a safe, Catholic learning environment.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media.
• Master's Degree in an Educational field
• Principal certification or ability to obtain within 1 year
• 5 years of experience in school administration
• PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and completion of Mandated Reporter Training and the National Sex Offender Registry Form.
• Demonstrated successful budgetary and fiscal management
• Leadership and public relations ability
• Demonstrated success as an instructional leader, supporting curriculum development, faculty growth, and student achievement
• Professional and pastoral references
• Essay Response What is the purpose of a Catholic, secondary education and how can your unique skill set match the needs of Allentown Central Catholic High School?

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Catholic leader within the community, collaborating with the School Board of Limited Jurisdiction (the "Board") to ensure that the school is vibrantly Catholic.
• Lead and direct the school's academic programs such that the school is seen and experienced by all as an example of academic rigor and intellectual stimulation.
• Establish, promote and model high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
• Nurture both students and teachers to achieve their greatest academic, instructional, and spiritual potential.
• As the chief educational administrator at the school, the principal is responsible to implement and follow Diocesan, Board, and school policies.
• Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws, Diocesan rules, and civil regulations.
• The Principal, in working with the Board, is responsible for the external affairs of the school to include ensuring sufficient resources, sound fiscal management, long-term financial stability, and facilities improvements through direct oversight of business affairs, operations and advancement programs.
• Supervise all aspects of the school's operation, including facilities maintenance/operations, food service, transportation, fund-raising, enrollment, and tuition.
• Represent the school to all its constituents, including faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, neighbors, and business communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal