Candidates will have the following: • Knowledge of Vatican II and the pastoral, catechetical, evangelical, and Catholic educational thrusts of the Church; • Strong working knowledge of common educational models, interventions, curriculum, and systems; • Hands-on leadership skills in an educational setting; • Professional experience working in a classroom setting; • Strong governing and administrative skills, abilities and knowledge in the field of Catholic education; • Knowledge of California and federal private school laws and regulations; knowledge of Church governance; • Exercises a high degree of maturity, integrity and good judgment; initiative; ability to work independently; and the ability to exercise discretion under broad administrative direction and in concert with the pastoral direction of the Bishop and Vicar General. • Strong working knowledge of Catholic catechesis; • Master’s degree in education preferred; • Catechist Certificate within one year of hire required; • Proven record of leading schools to meet required educational standards; and • Candidates must be active Catholics.

Applicants are to upload: - Signed Diocese of Santa Rosa Code of Ethics/Pre-Application Statement (link on this website) - Letter of Interest - Resume