St. Patrick Catholic School - Principal

Location

Name of Facility: St. Patrick Catholic School
Address
20500 W. Maple Rd
Elkhorn, Nebraska
68022

Submitted By

Name: Vickie Kauffold
Email: vkkauffold@archomaha.org

Description

Department: Schools
Reports to: Fr. Tom Fangman

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The principal is the spiritual, educational, and operational leader of the school, responsible for fostering a Catholic school culture, promoting academic excellence, and effectively managing resources.
Spiritual Leadership:
• Create a school community that is consistent with and upholds Catholic principles.
• Cultivate and maintain a school culture rooted in Catholic values, fostering faith and moral development among students, staff, and the broader community.
• Supervise the religion curriculum and ensure staff development to support the religious mission of the school.
Educational Leadership:
• Set and communicate the school's educational vision and goals, promoting a positive learning environment and collaborative culture.
• Support teacher development through professional growth opportunities and data-driven evaluations.
• Oversee curriculum development, technology integration, and student achievement, ensuring academic excellence and ethical use of technology.
• Manage faculty hiring, onboarding, and professional development, ensuring high instructional standards.
• Create and maintain a productive community where there is a positive learning environment, effective communication and shared responsibility.
Operational Leadership:
• Lead long-term planning and manage school resources effectively, ensuring alignment with school goals and Catholic values.
• Maintain positive communication with stakeholders (staff, parents, parish), and facilitate regular updates on school initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and diocesan policies, including financial management, budgeting, and accreditation.
• Supervise daily operations, including teacher evaluations, policy reviews, and student performance data analysis, ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment.
• Promote positive staff morale and a sense of community and collaboration among teachers and the broader school community.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This role requires a visionary leader dedicated to fostering student, faculty, and community growth, with a focus on Catholic identity, academic excellence, and operational efficiency.

Key Qualifications:
• Vision to ensure all students, regardless of background, achieve college and career success
• Proven track record of increasing student achievement
• Expertise in PS-8 education with a strong ability to coach and develop teachers
• Success in leading both adults and students
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

Education and Experience
Education and Experience
• Active, practicing Roman Catholic in good standing required
• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration
• Possess a valid Nebraska Educational Administrative Certificate
• 3 – 5 years of previous administrator experience preferred
• 3 – 5 years classroom teaching experience required

Application Instructions

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, an individual committed to Catholic education who can advance the mission and vision of the school. He/She will be a proven, effective communicator who firmly understands the diplomacy required to work with a varied constituent group. The successful candidate must be able to learn the story of the St. Patrick School community and be committed to working in a collaborative environment for the benefit of the students at St. Patrick School.

All applications will remain confidential until semi-finalists are selected for interviews with the Search Committee.

Interested candidates are to submit, electronically, the following materials:

• Cover letter and resume
• Educational Philosophy (One page)
• List of references – References will only be contacted once an applicant has reached semifinalist standing and with permission of the applicant (to preserve confidentiality on the applicant’s part)
Interviews will begin in mid-November, the position will begin July 1, 2026.

Materials are to be sent with the subject line - St. Patrick Principal Application - to:
Mrs. Vickie Kauffold Ed.S
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of Omaha
vkkauffold@archomaha.org
402-557-5600