St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel - Principal

Job Description

St. Joseph Parish and School
Hessen Cassel
11337 US 27 S.
Fort Wayne, IN 46816

Principal Position

A Little Bit About Us:
- Parish school within the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend
- The parish is located just south of Fort Wayne in a rural area.
- Enrollment: 203 students, Pre-K to 8th grade
- We have 16 full-time staff, 11 part-time faculty and staff

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess:
- Be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church and active in their current home parish within the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend with belief in the Catholic Church and her teachings and doctrines.
- Minimum of five years teaching experience - previous administrative experience helpful.
- The candidate will possess or be eligible for an Indiana Elementary Administrative License.
- Evidence of strong leadership, communication, or organizational skills needed to form and guide teachers and staff in the Church's mission and academic excellence.

Spiritual Leadership:

- Orient all decisions to the school's adherence to its mission as a ministry of the Parish
- Uphold the Catholic identity of the school
- Participate in school liturgies and worship opportunities
- Provide opportunities for and/or support staff in faith formation
- Ensure school operations and interactions with stakeholders reflect the school's role as a ministry of the Parish
- Represent the school at the Parish Council

Please apply at: https://diocesefwsb.org/school-careers/

About the Employer

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a not-for-profit religious corporation empowered under Canon Law to fulfill the spiritual, educational, and charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the Northeastern portion of the State of Indiana.