Catholic School Principal Sacred Heart Catholic School

In September 1955, Sacred Heart Catholic School opened its doors with ninety students in two classrooms in a surplus military barrack. Just one year later, the school had nearly doubled in size and welcomed four Presentation Sisters from Cork, Ireland, who arrived to staff the school. Eighty years later, the tradition of academic excellence in middle Georgia continues. Sharing its campus with a vibrant parish community, today Sacred Heart Catholic School serves nearly 300 students in grades PK2 to eight supported by approximately sixty members of the administration, faculty, and staff.

In keeping withthe traditions of the Presentation Sisters, at Sacred Heart Catholic School, every child shines with the light of the Catholic faith through service, self-discipline, and academic excellence.

Under the supervision of the Pastor, the Principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic school, serving as the spiritual, educational, visionary, relational and managerial leader charged with implementing the philosophy, mission, and management of the school. The principal is responsible for the professionalism of the faculty and staff, educational achievements of students, and cultivating a mutually positive relationship with the school and parish communities.

• Hold a Master’s degree and state certification in a field of education with preference in Educational Administration/Supervision and/or Leadership
• Have completed, at minimum, 3–5 years of successful teaching experience
• Earn the Catholic School Leadership Certificate
  * from Creighton University if credentials do not include evidence of Catholic school experience (see below)
• Complete catechetical certification
• Maintain recency-of-credit (six college credits or its equivalent) every five years
• Complete VIRTUS training
• Provide fingerprints and pass level 2 criminal background check
• School leadership experience preferred

• Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Exhibit an understanding of Catholic Theology and philosophy of Catholic education
• Exhibit a personal philosophy, values, and lifestyle which are consistent with the Catholic Church
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively with parish administration, diocesan personnel, faculty/staff, parents, and parish organizations
• Articulate and implement a vision for the school in areas of spirituality, management, curriculum, advancement, and technology
• Create an atmosphere of welcome and open dialogue
• Provide three (3) reference including one from his/her pastor.

* The Catholic School Leadership (CSL) Certificate is a 12-credit graduate program designed for current and aspiring Catholic school leaders working in Catholic schools who may already have a master's degree and/or do not have teaching or leadership experience in Catholic schools.

VIRTUS training and a criminal background check are required for hiring at parishes and the Diocese of Savannah.