Providence Catholic High School Principal Search

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Providence Catholic High School is seeking its next Principal who, inspired by our Augustinian values, will lead the school community as they build upon a tradition of excellence.

This is an outstanding professional opportunity for a qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced administrator at a high performing high school. Located in New Lenox, Illinois, Providence Catholic has much to commend. Our most recent graduates earned scholarships valued at nearly $47 million. These seniors performed over 20,000 hours of community service during their high school careers. Outside the classroom, the Celtics have earned 32 state championship titles, two in the last year.

Providence Catholic is alive with enthusiastic students whose families are engaged and supportive. Their talented team of faculty and staff are passionate about preparing students for the future and nurturing their social, emotional, and spiritual qualities. But it is the Catholic faith and Augustinian values that unite them all. They are uplifted by the joy, hospitality, compassion, and love that makes “the Providence Family."

Providence Catholic is looking for an ambitious and collaborative leader who is an exemplary role model as a Catholic, with a strong moral compass and an enduring commitment to our students and community. The future Principal will expertly assess the current practices to identify areas for growth. Through the next decade, Providence plans to build on their accomplishments, embrace new ideas, and take Providence Catholic to the next level of excellence. They anticipate a future filled with cooperative work and sustainable improvement. We look forward to becoming something greater, together.

Complete information about Providence Catholic, the position, and full application procedures can be found in the position profile at https://www.providencecatholic.org/principal-search/.

Qualified candidates will possess:

  • State of Illinois General Administrative Certificate.

  • Master’s Degree in Educational Administration (or equivalent).

  • Minimum 3 years experience in school administrative position, preferably in a Catholic school.

  • Strategic Planning experience, preferably.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • A practicing Catholic with a strong moral compass.

  • A mission-driven decision maker.

  • An innovative and collaborative leader.

  • Committed to high standards for student achievement and outcomes.

  • Adept at capitalizing on strengths while identifying areas for improvement.

  • An analytical, yet creative problem solver.

  • Skilled in curriculum development.

  • Experienced in strategic planning.

  • Proficient in job-related technology use.

  • An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal, and listening skills.

Application Procedure

Providence Catholic High School has engaged Catholic School Management, a division of Christian Brothers Services, to facilitate this search. Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically:

  • Letter of introduction.

  • Resume.

  • Five professional references (names, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

  • A written essay of no more than 500 words answering the question: Nationally, Catholic education faces issues of enrollment, affordability, increasing secularism and the challenge of developing creative and innovative ways to teach. What gifts will you bring to Providence Catholic to help address these concerns?

Send application materials electronically to:

Providence Catholic High School - principalsearch@providencecatholic.org

Application materials should be received no later than January 5, 2022. Providence Catholic High School reserves the right to hire prior to the deadline date should an ideal candidate apply. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.