Principal

Location

Name of Facility: St. Bernard Catholic School
Address
3604 N. 65th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68104

Submitted By

Name: Katie Alitz
Email: kaalitz@archomaha.org

Description

Reports to: Pastor of St. Bernard Parish

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

St. Bernard School seeks a dynamic, faith-driven principal to lead its vibrant community starting July 1, 2026. St. Bernard School has a rich tradition of providing excellence in academic and religious education in the Benson area since 1912.
The principal will oversee academic and religious education for students in Preschool through 8th grade, ensuring the integration of Catholic values with a rigorous curriculum that includes core subjects and specialty programs.

The ideal candidate will embody the school's Catholic mission, foster a strong school-parish partnership and model Catholic teachings in all aspects of leadership. This role requires a commitment to excellence in both educational and spiritual guidance, supporting staff, students, and families, while maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The principal will work closely with the Pastor to advance the vision and policies of the school and parish, ensuring alignment with Archdiocesan standards and promoting a strong Catholic identity.

Primary 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:
Educational Leadership:
Operational Leadership:
For a full job description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VkxoHucyGQI2Fpy9OulxIByI-vvv-Cns/view?usp=sharing

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, academic 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
• Experienced in the management of personnel and fiscal resources is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

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. Bernard School community and be committed to working in a collaborative environment for the benefit of the students at St. Bernard 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
• 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)
Materials are to be sent with the subject line - St. Bernard Principal Application - to:
Mrs. Vickie Kauffold Ed.S
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of Omaha
vkkauffold@archomaha.org
402-557-5600