Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Future Opportunities Across the Nation | Part of OnTrack: ACELA’s Leadership Readiness Network

✝️ A Calling Rooted in Mission

At ACELA Solutions, we believe Catholic school leadership is not just a role—it’s a vocation. Through OnTrack: ACELA’s Leadership Readiness Network, we are cultivating a national cohort of faithful, visionary leaders prepared to serve as Superintendents of Catholic Schools.

This is not a posting for a current opening. Rather, it reflects anticipated leadership needs in dioceses and Catholic school systems nationwide. We invite mission-driven professionals to join ACELA OnTrack—a relational, values-based initiative grounded in Gospel teachings, Catholic social tradition, and a shared commitment to the future of Catholic education.

🛤️ Why Join OnTrack: ACELA’s Leadership Readiness Network?

OnTrack is ACELA’s leadership gateway for those discerning their next call to serve. It connects aspiring Superintendents with upcoming interim and permanent opportunities and offers:

• One-on-one career and discernment conversations
• Priority access to leadership roles before public posting
• Optional coaching, mentoring, and spiritual support
• Invitations to formation events and Catholic leadership webinars
• A trusted, confidential space for vocational reflection and planning

Whether you are actively looking or simply exploring what’s next, ACELA OnTrack provides a personalized, mission-rooted pathway forward.

🧭 Superintendent Role Overview

The Superintendent serves as the chief Catholic school leader within a diocese, network, or system of schools. This individual provides strategic vision and spiritual leadership, guiding principals, pastors, and central office teams in strengthening Catholic identity, academic excellence, and operational vitality.

Superintendents are called to sustain school systems that are:

• Accessible to all who seek a Catholic education
• Sustainable in mission, enrollment, and staffing
• Viable for the long-term success of communities and the Church

They act as chief advocates, evangelizers, and architects of the future of Catholic education.

🌟 Leadership Focus Areas

• Advance a Gospel-rooted vision of Catholic education across communities
• Cultivate system-wide identity, strong culture, and academic excellence
• Promote operational vitality through financial, strategic, and governance support
• Mentor and evaluate principals and regional or diocesan leaders
• Build partnerships among clergy, lay leaders, educators, and families
• Ensure Catholic education is inclusive, accessible, and mission-aligned
• Lead with collaboration, transparency, integrity, and pastoral wisdom

🧠 Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practicing Catholic with a deep commitment to Church teaching and Catholic education
• Experienced educational leader at the school, regional, or diocesan level
• Strong grasp of academic leadership, Catholic identity, and system management
• Knowledgeable in governance models, accreditation, school finance, and HR
• Inspiring communicator, coach, and consensus builder
• Rooted in Catholic social teaching, with a heart for equity and accessibility

🎓 Typical Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, theology, leadership, or a related field
• Minimum 7–10 years of Catholic school leadership experience
• Experience with strategic planning, principal development, and organizational change
• Cross-cultural or bilingual experience a plus

📩 Start the Conversation

This isn’t just a job description—it’s an invitation to discern your next mission. If you feel called to serve Catholic schools at the system level, we invite you to enter OnTrack: ACELA’s Leadership Readiness Network. Our team will connect with you personally to explore your leadership journey and how ACELA can support and accompany you in this next chapter of faith-filled service.