Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Superintendent of Catholic Schools

A Transformational Leadership Opportunity in Catholic Education

Are you a mission-driven, visionary leader with a passion for Catholic education? Do you believe in the transformative power of schools rooted in faith, excellence, and community? If so, we invite you to consider this incredible opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the future of Catholic schools across a diocese or archdiocese as Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

About the Role

The Superintendent of Catholic Schools serves as the chief architect and steward of Catholic education within the diocese—championing a bold vision rooted in Gospel values, academic excellence, and operational vitality. This is more than a job—it’s a ministry of leadership, formation, and strategic direction.

As Superintendent, you will guide and support pastors, principals, and school leaders across the region, ensuring that Catholic schools remain accessible, sustainable, and faithful to their mission. You will lead system-wide initiatives to strengthen academics, promote vibrant Catholic identity, build leadership capacity, and grow enrollment. You will also be responsible for engaging a broad base of stakeholders—energizing and aligning efforts to sustain and elevate Catholic education for generations to come.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the spiritual and strategic leader for all Catholic schools across the diocese.
• Advance a vision of Catholic education that is academically excellent, financially sound, and accessible to all families who seek it.
• Oversee academic quality, principal leadership, Catholic formation, and operational performance across all schools.
• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development to school principals.
• Promote operational vitality by supporting schools in enrollment growth, marketing strategies, advancement efforts, and fiscal planning.
• Collaborate with pastors, parish leaders, the Bishop, and diocesan offices on policies, funding models, governance, and mission alignment.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to address current realities and future opportunities.
• Engage with families, donors, and community leaders to build confidence, visibility, and investment in Catholic schools.
• Represent the diocesan school system at the local, regional, and national level with clarity, conviction, and hope.

Who You Are

You are more than an administrator—you are a mission-aligned executive leader with a servant’s heart, a strategist’s mind, and an evangelist’s spirit. You are passionate about forming students in faith, supporting educators in leadership, and stewarding institutions with care and vision.

You bring:

• Deep commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church
• A proven record of success in Catholic or faith-based educational leadership, either as a principal, regional leader, or central office executive
• Strong background in academic oversight, operational leadership, and team development
• Experience navigating complex systems and aligning diverse stakeholders toward a shared vision
• Strategic foresight and entrepreneurial spirit—willing to explore new models of access, funding, and growth
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to inspire trust, build relationships, and lead with integrity
• A balance of pastoral presence and executive acumen

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church
• Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred (Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field)
• Minimum of 7–10 years in school or system-level leadership
• Familiarity with governance, advancement, accreditation, and Catholic identity formation

Why This Role Matters

Catholic schools change lives. They form hearts, sharpen minds, and shape future saints, citizens, and leaders. As Superintendent, you won’t just oversee schools—you’ll help ensure their vitality, protect their legacy, and expand their reach for years to come. This is a role that requires courage, creativity, collaboration, and deep faith—and it offers the chance to leave a legacy of leadership in service to the Church.