System President

Overview

Scott County Catholic Schools (SCCS) in Davenport and Bettendorf, IA is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled, educational leader to join Scott County Catholic Schools as their new President effective July 1, 2026.

The Scott County Catholic Schools serve students early childhood through 12th-grade from across the Quad Cities in southeast Iowa and Illinois, serving over 2300 students. Established in 2022, the President of Scott County Catholic Schools will lead 5 Iowa state-accredited schools dedicated to providing students with a premier education that will prepare them for a lifetime of success as a faith-filled and active Catholics.

The focus of the Scott County Catholic Schools is on achieving academic and personal excellence as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Scott County Catholic Schools is located on the banks of the Mississippi River.

The successful candidate will guide four parish-based elementary schools and one consolidated high school, lead a city-wide Catholic school governance model, and drive strategic planning to achieve the mission of forming disciples of Jesus Christ through educational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who holds a valid Iowa Administrative Licensure for the Superintendency (endorsement #171) or the ability to successfully complete requirements leading to the endorsement.

Scott County Catholic Schools will offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, as well as health, dental and retirement benefits. Relocation assistance may also be considered.

The position will remain open until the successful candidate is found but consideration of an application by February 25, 2026 is requested. Interested candidates should apply either to Teach Iowa (preferred) or apply directly with a letter of interest, resume and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Lynne Devaney, Superintendent
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).