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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is searching for its next Principal, who will begin in July 2025. The Principal is the school's Chief Academic & Program Officer appointed by the President and reports to the President. Responsible for all educational programs and outcomes, the Principal provides faculty support and supervision and directs all student, faculty, and parent programs. The Principal is the instructional leader responsible for developing, modeling, and communicating a strong, mission-focused school culture. Additionally, will be a community builder, strengthening the partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. This role manages Good Counsel’s educational, artistic, and athletic programs while supporting the school’s overall faith formation, business operations, communications and public relations, enrollment, alumni relations, and fundraising efforts. The Principal is part of the President’s leadership team consisting of the Chief Advancement Officer, Chief Communications and Enrollment Management Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Mission and Identity Officer.

A Successful Candidate Must:

• Be a practicing Catholic with the desire for visible and active participation in the faith life of the school.
• Robustly uphold our Catholic identity and educational tradition while embracing the principles and the calls of the Xaverian Brothers.
• Hold a Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Have five years or more of exemplary and innovative leadership and management experience in a school setting, with demonstrated success as a Principal, Assistant Principal, or similar leadership role.
• Have at minimum five years of experience directly managing program directors, teachers, and academic support staff members.
• Have professional experience at a high-performing private Catholic or independent school.
• Have demonstrated experience and/or commitment to serving a school community that is culturally, religiously, and socioeconomically diverse.
• Have experience creating, managing, and analyzing school and program budgets.
• Be self-motivated, possess superior organizational and communication skills, and a sense of humor.

To apply, send the following three documents to

• A cover letter outlining why your background and experience qualify you to be Our Lady of Good Counsel High School’s Principal and why you seek this Catholic, Xaverian Brothers school career opportunity.
• A resume summarizing your education and career experience.
• A list of five references; these references will not be contacted until later in the search process and the candidate's permission will be sought before contacting any reference.

Applications will be accepted through February 21, 2025, with a priority application review deadline of February 3. Candidate application materials will be reviewed as they are received. Initial interviews are anticipated to start at the beginning of March.