MUST BE A PRACTICING CATHOLIC !!! NO EXCEPTIONS - DO NOT APPLY IF NOT!!

Job Summary/Description:

Alleman Catholic High School (Rock Island, IL) seeks an exceptional, mission-driven Principal to

lead the school’s Catholic identity, academic excellence, and faculty/student culture into its

next chapter of growth.

Alleman is seeking a leader who is:

✔ A practicing Catholic with visible faith leadership

✔ A strong instructional and faculty leader

✔ A culture-builder who inspires excellence and unity

✔ A confident communicator and trusted presence for families

✔ A strategic thinker with strong organizational management skills

The Principal is called to:

Foster the school faith community within the broader Church community.

Ensure excellent teaching and learning within a safe, welcoming environment.

Establish strong relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Motivate staff and students toward exemplary work and growth.

Articulate the school mission and philosophy to the community.

Create a culture of harmony, high morale, excellent communication, and teamwork.

Serve as an authentic example of Catholic faith and leadership.

Reports To: Superintendent of Schools / Office of Catholic Schools (Diocese of Peoria) (with

close collaboration across key Catholic stakeholders)

Key Responsibilities:

To serve Alleman well, the Principal will lead across the following major domains:

Faith & Mission Leadership

Give priority to fostering a Catholic faith community grounded in prayer, virtue, and

love

Ensure Catholic identity is visible, integrated, and alive throughout school life

Encourage service consciousness across students, staff, and families

Promote a culture of Christian relationships rooted in dignity and respect

Collaborate with Catholic partners in ministry, service, and formation

Instructional Leadership & Academic Excellence

Coordinate curriculum, schedules, and instructional programming

Lead curriculum evaluation and ongoing development

Work with teachers to strengthen methodology and instructional practice

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Support teacher-designed assessments and analysis of standardized test data

Promote consistent academic expectations and strong outcomes for all students

Pursue excellence while supporting students with diverse needs

Faculty & Staff Leadership / Professional Growth

Recruit, interview, and recommend highly mission-aligned teachers and staff

Provide orientation and support for new faculty and staff

Conduct regular staff meetings and in-services

Evaluate teachers and staff annually with growth-focused goals and accountability

Maintain strong personnel systems, job descriptions, and evaluation documentation

Ensure completion of required background checks and compliance requirements

Build a culture where adults feel supported, coached, and inspired to excel

Student Leadership & School Culture

Be visible and relational with students; know student needs and support systems

Ensure student safety and a welcoming environment

Lead discipline systems consistent with Catholic values and student formation

Support student programs such as retreats, service projects, activities, and events

Ensure strong collaboration around student evaluations and conferences

Administration & School Operations

Comply with State of Illinois nonpublic school policies and regulations

Maintain accurate school records, personnel files, and student documentation

Supervise daily operations and maintenance of the school

Provide vision and direction to committees and school organizations

Maintain updated student/parent and faculty handbooks

Attend required parish/diocesan/school governance meetings

Budget, Stewardship & Financial Collaboration

Collaborate in the development and management of the school budget

Manage revenue and expenditures responsibly

Support systems of transparency, stewardship, and responsible planning

Review and approve materials and purchases needed for instruction and programming

Communication, Community Engagement & Public Relations

Maintain effective communication with parents, faculty, students, and stakeholders

Disseminate information through bulletins, letters, websites, conferences, events, etc.

Build strong relationships with feeder schools, families, alumni, and community

partners

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Direct marketing and outreach efforts to support recruitment and enrollment

Support efforts to secure grants, entitlements, endowments, and other funding

supports

Required Qualifications:

Catholic faith — professed and practicing

Master’s degree

Illinois Professional Educator License

Endorsements in teaching and administration

Approval of the Superintendent of Schools

Desired/Preferred Strengths

Successful leadership experience in a Catholic school setting strongly preferred

Demonstrated track record of academic improvement and faculty development

Strong leadership presence and communication with parents and community

Ability to manage change, create systems, and build a healthy culture

Experience partnering with diocesan leaders, boards, or governance groups

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

What CATHOLIC parish are you registered and attend? (You will not be considered if this question is not answered)

Ability to Relocate:

Rock Island, IL 61201: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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