Full Time

Principal of Villa Angela: St. Joseph High School

Diocese of Cleveland

Office of Catholic Education

Position Opening:

Principal of Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School

18491 Lakeshore Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44119

https://vasj.com/

Reports to: Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools, Diocese of Cleveland

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the Leadership of the Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne and Ashland. There are approximately 700,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, 1 pastoral center and 1 mission office within the Diocese.

The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 40,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each school has the capacity to deliver strong, positive, irresistibly Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.

Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about the mission, persons, and ministries of our diocese.

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 works in partnership with the President of Villa Angela – St. Joseph, and both report directly to the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools in the Office of Catholic Education within the Secretariat of Catholic Education/Superintendent of Schools Office.

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 in utilizing and integrating technology in a school setting.

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, formation ministries, and principal’s office staff.
• 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 Diocese of Cleveland application for employment to jswisher@dioceseofcleveland.org. In the subject line please enter “VASJ Principal Application Materials.” The search committee plans to begin review of all complete submitted materials on May 15, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Timeline:

• Opening Notice –May 6, 2024.
• Review of completed applications submitted begins May 15, 2024.
• Anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.

Employment Application PDF