Principal, Cathedral Middle & High School; Grades 6-12

Principal, Cathedral Middle & High School (Grades 6-12)

Catholic Community Schools (CCS) | St. Cloud, Minnesota

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026 | Priority

Cathedral is seeking a principal to lead one of Minnesota’s most enduring and mission-driven Catholic schools, serving middle school and high school students in a comprehensive, faith-based, academically vibrant educational experience. This is a moment of renewal and opportunity. The next principal will renew and strengthen Cathedral’s academic program: building greater coherence, elevating student outcomes, and strengthening student support and readiness for life beyond graduation.

The principal will build a team-based leadership culture and engage families and community partners in advancing the vitality of Cathedral.

• A coherent, distinctive, and future-ready academic program with clear priorities, strong course design, and consistent instructional practice.
• A coordinated student support and readiness model integrating academic guidance, advising, and postsecondary planning so every student is known, guided, and well-prepared.
• A strong Catholic mission expressed through prayer, liturgy, retreats, service, and a culture where high expectations and strong care coexist.
• A holistic student experience including athletics, activities, and the arts as essential elements of formation and belonging.
• System-aligned leadership in partnership with CCS, while maintaining a visible, school-centered presence and strong day-to-day execution.
• A disciplined continuous improvement and accreditation cycle that strengthens quality and accountability.

• Foster a joyful, Christ-centered school culture where faith formation is visible and integrated into student life.
• Strengthen community culture through presence, consistency, relationships, and clear expectations.
• Support a learning environment where students are known, guided, and treated with dignity.

• Set a clear academic direction focused on renewal, coherence, and rigor—the goal is not “more initiatives,” but a more distinctive and future‑ready program.
• Strengthen instructional consistency through classroom presence, feedback, and faculty development.
• Use assessment and data to guide learning growth and continuous improvement.
• Align academic offerings and pathways (including recognized distinctions where appropriate) with Cathedral’s mission, student needs, and organizational capacity.

• Build and sustain a cohesive approach to academic support, advising, and college/career readiness across grades 6‑12.
• Ensure proactive, clear communication with families regarding student progress, planning, and next steps.

• Recruit, support, and retain outstanding faculty and staff; build a team‑based leadership culture.
• Oversee effective school operations, safety, and student life in coordination with key program leaders and CCS support teams.
• Lead the school’s accreditation and continuous improvement cycle in collaboration with CCS.
• Engage confidently with parents and community stakeholders; partner with CCS colleagues on enrollment, advancement, and communications.

• Practicing Catholic preferred; committed to advancing Catholic mission in education.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in secondary education with evidence of successful instructional improvement and culture‑building.
• Master’s degree in Education (or related field).
• Appropriate licensure/credentials for school leadership in Minnesota (or ability to obtain).
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills.

To apply, candidates should submit the following:

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skill sets with the current needs of the described principal role, as you understand them.
• Current up‑to‑date resume.
• Statement of Catholic educational leadership, leadership style, and philosophy, and an example of how you have implemented change within an organization.
• List of three references to include names, relationships, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s knowledge and approval).

The salary range is $108,000‑$120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Medical, Dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and Long‑term disability
• 403(b) retirement fund
• 13 paid holidays and PTO

Emily Delano, Chief of Staff, Catholic Community Schools
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