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DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

Allentown Central Catholic High School, Allentown

Position Description

Job Title: Principal

FLSA/Job Status: Exempt; Full-Time

Reporting Functions: Superintendent of Catholic Education

Job Summary : Allentown Central Catholic High School of the Allentown Diocese, is seeking is seeking a dynamic and innovative educational leader with a strong commitment to Catholic Education to serve as Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. The Principal serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the school, ensuring that all students are supervised in a safe, Catholic learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Catholic leader within the community, collaborating with the School Board of Limited Jurisdiction (the "Board") to ensure that the school is vibrantly Catholic.

• Lead and direct the school's academic programs such that the school is seen and experienced by all as an example of academic rigor and intellectual stimulation.

• Establish, promote and model high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.

• Nurture both students and teachers to achieve their greatest academic, instructional, and spiritual potential.

• As the chief educational administrator at the school, the principal is responsible to implement and follow Diocesan, Board, and school policies.

• Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws, Diocesan rules, and civil regulations.

• The Principal, in working with the Board, is responsible for the external affairs of the school to include ensuring sufficient resources, sound fiscal management, long-term financial stability, and facilities improvements through direct oversight of business affairs, operations and advancement programs.

• Supervise all aspects of the school's operation, including facilities maintenance/operations, food service, transportation, fund-raising, enrollment, and tuition.

• Represent the school to all its constituents, including faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, neighbors, and business communities.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith, and agree to live by the tenets of the Catholic faith, including in lifestyle and on personal social media.

Educational Requirements:

• Master's Degree in an Educational field

• Principal certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

• 5 years of experience in school administration

Other Requirements:

• PRIOR TO INTERVIEW: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and completion of Mandated Reporter Training and the National Sex Offender Registry Form.

• Demonstrated successful budgetary and fiscal management

• Leadership and public relations ability

• Demonstrated success as an instructional leader, supporting curriculum development, faculty growth, and student achievement

• Professional and pastoral references

Other Submissions Required : Essay Response

What is the purpose of a Catholic, secondary education and how can your unique skill set match the needs of Allentown Central Catholic High School?"

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions : Normal school setting, Full-time, Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend commitments. Principalship starting July 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year; Contracted position. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application, essay response, resume, background clearances, and appropriate certifications, with a cover letter by February 28, 2026, to:

Diocese of Allentown

Office of Human Resources

PO Box F

Allentown, PA 18015

Or email the same to: resumes@allentowndiocese.org

FAX: 610-439-7693

No phone calls please.

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