Head of School

The Diocese of Sacramento is looking to fill the Head of School position for St Patrick St Vincent Catholic High School.

Supervisor: The Board of Trustees, serving the Bishop in trust.

St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School is a co‑educational Diocesan high school. Founded in 1870, St. Patrick - St. Vincent enjoys a strong reputation in the Vallejo community thanks to its legacy of forming Christ‑centered and confident servant‑leaders. SPSV enjoys a student population of 300 young men and women and employs over 50 faculty and staff. As a Diocesan institution, SPSV is accessible to and representative of young people of the Diocese, preparing them for success in life, learning, and leadership.

The school celebrates and honors Jesus Christ, His Church, and its sacraments; supports all types of learners; is known for its excellence in service, academics, athletics, and the arts; and honors the charisms and legacy of its patrons, St. Patrick and St. Vincent, by embodying a joyous faith community.

The Head of School of St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School is a practicing Catholic of deep faith and strong Catholic values. The Head of School’s primary responsibility is to be the spiritual leader of the entire school community, and to communicate and promote Catholic values throughout the school community, including staff, students, and parents.

The Head of School is appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento and reports directly to the Board of Trustees under the Carver Policy Governance model. The Head of School is the Chief Executive Officer of the school and, as such, holds full responsibility for all aspects of the school’s operation.

The Head of School is directly responsible for the external affairs of the school, ensuring sufficient resources, sound fiscal management, and financial stability. The Head of School oversees campus ministry, business operations, development, alumnae, community relations, and enrollment management activities. The Head of School supervises and works closely with the Assistant Principal of Academics, who has primary responsibility for the daily operation of the school and the teaching‑learning environment, to ensure a common vision for the school and its mission.

The Head of School promotes the good reputation and values of the school in acting as the primary liaison between the school, the Board of Trustees, and the Diocese of Sacramento. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Principal of Academics, and administrative staff, the Head of School ensures that Catholic values permeate the entire curriculum. These Catholic values emphasize the dignity of all students and the sanctity of life and provide a spiritual basis for all relationships and decision‑making.

The Head of School serves as the community’s chief witness to servant‑leadership, both in deed and in word.

• Accountable to the Bishop through the Board of Trustees.
• Advances the ends of the school and honors the limitations as established by the Board of Trustees under the governance model.
• Submits monitoring reports for Board review according to a regular reporting calendar.

Faith Community Affairs:

• Ensures that all programs and activities reflect the Catholic mission of the school.
• Fosters a joyous faith community.
• Ensures the overall maintenance and enhancement of the school’s Catholic identity.
• Communicates to the community the distinct role of the Catholic school in promoting the Gospel of Jesus in word and action.
• Promotes the mission of SPSV to all constituents: parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Principal of Academics in developing Campus Ministry programs and retreats to advance the spiritual life of the students.
• Fosters a culture of commitment to service to others and observance of the faith in the school, parish, and family.

General:

• Provides general oversight for the overall operations of the school, including academics, school finances, advancement and fundraising, promotions, public relations, alumni relations, and the care…