Head of School​/Principal

The Catholic School of Saint Agnes Parish ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) has two campuses. Students from infants through Grade 8 are housed at the Saint Agnes School Campus and students in the Bridge Academy through Grade 12 are housed at the Arlington Catholic High School Campus. We are seeking the next Head of School/Principal to lead our Infant-Grade 12 school with an anticipated start date of July, 2026.

This person is supported by an administrative team and will continue the successes of the current programs and continue programmatic expansion, building long-term viability while honoring the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in our school.

The Head of School/Principal embodies the mission of the school, promotes the Catholic mission and values in all aspects of the school’s program, and articulates the vision for the school and its future. The Head of School/Principal reports directly to the Pastor and is the educational leader who, assisted by an experienced, robust administrative team, is ultimately responsible for the overall management of the School, including Advisory Board relations, curriculum and instruction, school life, business, finance and facility operations, admissions, marketing and financial aid, advancement, and fund-raising.

The Head of School/Principal implements the mission of the school and provides both pastoral and professional leadership to the community. The Head of School/Principal is ultimately responsible for the day-to-day administration of the school.

• Keeps the Board informed of all matters relating to the school
• Provides data to assist the Board in its work
• Seeks direction from the Board for strategic planning
• Assists the Pastor/Board Chair in setting board meetings, agendas, and topics
• Supports the work of subcommittees
• Sees that minutes are properly taken
• Otherwise assists the Board in its work as asked
• Establishes and upholds the academic and disciplinary standards of the school per policies established in the Student and Faculty Handbooks
• Measures student achievement in various benchmarks against national standards
• Maintains a safe, secure physical learning environment
• Maintains updated network infrastructure and technology in all instructional areas
• Oversees the development and implementation of curriculum to meet the educational interests and needs of students
• Supervises, assigns, evaluates and discharges faculty and staff
• Approves the school calendar in consultation with other administrative leaders
• Approves the master schedule and preparation of the program of studies
• Oversees hiring of all staff
• Responsible for supervision and evaluation of the administrative team
• Oversees the vertical alignment of curriculum from Pre-K - Grade 12
• Provides opportunities for curriculum development
• Provides opportunities for Professional Development
• Oversees the sharing of faculty between the two campuses

• Oversees the implementation and administration of the athletic program
• Oversees the coordination of student organizations
• Oversees the Campus Ministry program
• Develops reasonable rules and regulations to insure the welfare of all members of the school community, which contribute to a positive atmosphere of learning
• Dismisses students after consulting with other administrative leaders
• Oversees the implementation of the student information system (FACTS)
• Supervises the coordination of shared student events
• Is a visible presence at Pre-K through Grade 12 school events

• Establishes and supervises the business functions of the school, including developing a line item budget; tuition collection; expenses; cash flow; and maintenance of appropriate records
• Sets the tuition in consultation with the Finance Office
• Administers salary agreements including COLA adjustments for faculty and staff
• Coordinates major capital repairs, purchases, and building projects
• Oversees the maintenance and cleaning of the buildings, grounds, and facility operations
• Prepares reports required by Massachusetts Department Of Education, Archdiocesan School Office And NEASC
• Establishes the structure and staff for shared departments such as Advancement,…