Principal of St. John School Plaquemine; K-12

Principal of St. John School Plaquemine (K-12)

Plaquemine, LA 70764, USA

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools Principal Opening -

About St. John the Evangelist School, Plaquemine, Louisiana:

Founded in 1853, St. John the Evangelist School in Plaquemine, Louisiana, within the Diocese of Baton Rouge, is seeking a Principal to collaborate with our Pastor, parish, faculty, and staff in service to our PreK2-12th Grade students. St. John the Evangelist is a co-educational school whose mission is to provide a disciplined, nurturing environment guided by Catholic values, where students grow through rigorous academic experiences, faith, and moral formation, and opportunities for service and leadership.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge has 28 Catholic Schools in eight civil parishes. St. John School, having met the requirements established by LUMEN Accreditation, is accredited by the Catholic University of America LUMEN Accreditation.

St. John the Evangelist School seeks a principal with a strong Catholic identity, commitment to growth, collaborative spirit, and strategic vision. The principal has the immediate responsibility for implementing the mission of St. John School in its regular operations. This position supports the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Catholic education and assures quality service to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community.

The principal must have the ability to relate well with children, parents, teachers, and the community, honor the rich traditions and culture of Catholic education and work collaboratively with the Pastor to lead the school positively in its mission:
Evangelize Hearts, Educate Minds, Encourage Talent, and Embrace the Future!

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Practicing Catholic for whom loyalty to Christ, His people, and the Church are of first importance and hold a philosophy of education consistent with this Catholic conviction;
• Master’s Degree, Able to Meet LA Non-Public Requirements for Administration;
• Five Years Minimum Experience in Education, Preferably in Catholic Schools;
• Demonstrated Leadership Ability, Preferably in Catholic Education;
• Must be Available on or before July 1, 2026.

Applications should be completed through the career portal found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .org/employment-opportunities. Required documents will include a cover letter of interest, resume, copies of all college transcript(s) showing degrees, and three letters of recommendation.

Deadline for Application:
Must be Received by Friday, February 27, 2026