Head of School | St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School at Catholic Schools Diocese of Sacramento - Sacramento Co.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Head of School of St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School is a practicing Catholic of deep faith and strong Catholic values. The Head of School’s primary responsibility is to be the spiritual leader of the entire school community, and to communicate and promote Catholic values throughout the school community, including staff, students, and parents. The Head of School is appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento and reports directly to the Board of Trustees under the Carver Policy Governance model. The Head of School is the Chief Executive Officer of the school and, as such, holds full responsibility for all aspects of the school’s operation. The Head of School is directly responsible for the external affairs of the school, ensuring sufficient resources, sound fiscal management, and financial stability. The Head of School oversees campus ministry, business operations, development, alumnae, community relations, and enrollment management activities. The Head of School supervises and works closely with the Assistant Principal of Academics, who has primary responsibility for the daily operation of the school and the teaching-learning environment, to ensure a common vision for the school and its mission. The Head of School promotes the good reputation and values of the school in acting as the primary liaison between the school, the Board of Trustees, and the Diocese of Sacramento. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal of Academics, and administrative staff, the Head of School ensures that Catholic values permeate the entire curriculum. These Catholic values emphasize the dignity of all students and the sanctity of life and provide a spiritual basis for all relationships and decision-making. The Head of School serves as the community’s chief witness to servant-leadership, both in deed and in word.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: At a minimum, an undergraduate degree is required; graduate degree preferred. Experience: It is important for the Head of School to have a solid understanding of the world of secondary education, including work experience in an educational environment. The Head of School’s experience demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic Faith, a capacity for articulating a Catholic educational mission and vision, and a commitment to continued professional growth and development. While the Head of School must have a demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership, it is entirely possible that the prospective Head of School could have attained this experience through a variety of different career paths, including K-12 education, higher education, non-profit management, or in the corporate or public sector. No matter the career path, the Head of School must demonstrate a strong record of achievement in leadership, with significant experience leading a team of professionals, and show achievement in revenue generation and institutional advancement.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: At a minimum, an undergraduate degree is required; graduate degree preferred. Experience: It is important for the Head of School to have a solid understanding of the world of secondary education, including work experience in an educational environment. The Head of School’s experience demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic Faith, a capacity for articulating a Catholic educational mission and vision, and a commitment to continued professional growth and development. While the Head of School must have a demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership, it is entirely possible that the prospective Head of School could have attained this experience through a variety of different career paths, including K-12 education, higher education, non-profit management, or in the corporate or public sector. No matter the career path, the Head of School must demonstrate a strong record of achievement in leadership, with significant experience leading a team of professionals, and show achievement in revenue generation and institutional advancement.
Comments and Other Information
Contact: Henry Garcia
Contact Email: hgarcia@scd.org
School Website: https://spsv.org/
Please complete the Diocese of Sacramento Applicant Questionnaire & Statement, located in the bottom-right corner of this posting.
Comments and Other Information
Contact: Henry Garcia
Contact Email: hgarcia@scd.org
School Website: https://spsv.org/
Please complete the Diocese of Sacramento Applicant Questionnaire & Statement, located in the bottom-right corner of this posting.