St. Peter School in Mansfield, OH is conducting a search for a Head of School. Founded in 1868, the school serves over 250 diverse students in grades pre-K-12, including a Montessori Program. The school provides educational programs in a Catholic-Christian environment for students of all races, creeds, and socioeconomic levels within and beyond Richland County. Over the past five years, 93% of St. Peter’s graduates went on to attend a college or university.

St. Peter School is a Catholic community where every student is known, valued, and loved. Dedicated to educating the whole child, the school is looking for a creative, dynamic individual to continue these traditions and move the school forward in its attainment of excellence in all areas. 

Position Description and Key Responsibilities 

The Head of School will provide educational, spiritual, and managerial leadership in order to achieve the fullest attainment of the school mission. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• cultivating the faith development of the faculty, staff, and students by providing opportunities for spiritual and moral growth
• upholding and promoting the academic and educational standards of the school, striving for academic success of every student
• overseeing the recruitment, retention, and professional development of faculty and staff
• setting annual school-wide goals and priorities, then allocating resources to attain them
• assessing, evaluating, and developing the school principals
• managing financial resources to maximize effectiveness of the school 
• allocating and administering all third-party funding from donors, federal, state, and local agencies
• developing and implementing a yearly marketing plan for the school
• working collaboratively in a team environment to address general school needs such as technology, facilities, personnel, etc.
• implementing objectives from the school’s strategic plan, including academic excellence and fiscal stability
• creating and reporting on key performance indicators to assess the school’s success
• exhibiting dedication to the ministry of Catholic education by modeling Gospel values and enhancing the Catholic identity of the school
• communicating and collaborating with parish staff, parents, parishioners, alumni, and community members, acting as the official spokesperson for the school.
• acting as a liaison with the Diocese of Toledo and any appropriate agencies or organizations

 Qualifications

In addition to being a practicing Catholic, active in a parish, with a strong commitment to Catholic education, the qualified candidate must have appropriate State of Ohio licensure/certification, and be able to meet all Diocese of Toledo employment requirements.

 Qualified candidates will additionally have and be able to exhibit:

• strong academic credentials: advanced degrees in education, academic administration and/or business administration preferred
• experience in school, non-profit, and/or business administration
• strong educational leadership, vision, and managerial skills with a proven track record of managing, collaborating with, and inspiring colleagues in the achievement of objectives
• an understanding of and appreciation for the work of educating children from early childhood through graduation
• familiarity and ease with financial statements and processes
• strong communication and public relation skills
• strong organization and problem-solving skills
• ability to work collaboratively with the pastor, staff, school board, etc.

Application Requirements

Candidates should submit no later than April 30, 2024 an application package including the following:

• cover letter indicating why they are interested and qualified for the position, as well as salary requirements
• current resume
• statement detailing the candidate’s educational and leadership philosophy, vision and background, focusing on how he/she would enrich the school
• names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references
• Optional: Other supporting materials (articles, speeches, letters of recommendation, and other materials that would be useful to the Pastor and School Board)

 These materials should be sent via email to Michelle Spain, St. Peter Human Resources, at [email protected]