Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the educational leader responsible for administration and supervision of the academic program and staff.
• Promote a school climate that values students’ spiritual welfare and moral foundation.
• Provide effective faculty and staff development and plan content for professional development days.
• Prepare and manage the annual school budget in accordance with the parish and the Diocese of Norwich.
• In collaboration with the Pastor, oversee administrative decisions regarding school activities, programs, and facility operations.
• Lead and maintain NEASC accreditation for Catholic schools.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Practicing Catholic committed to ongoing faith formation and catechetical leadership development.
• Master’s degree in educational administration (Catholic school leadership preferred) from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Current teaching certification.
• Sixth-year certificate in administration (preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Mission advancement, communication, organization, and financial management.
• Experience in Catholic school operations and stakeholder collaboration.

Additional Notes

• Position Type: Full Time
• School: St. John School (PK–8), Old Saybrook, CT
• Date Posted: 08/15/2025

Applications Accepted By Email:

Send to: superintendentdso@norwichdiocese.net
Subject Line: Principal Vacancy

Please include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three recent Letters of Recommendation
• Copy of Certification/Transcripts