Principal - Father Judge High School

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Office of Catholic Education

Principal - Father Judge High School

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Principal

    Father Judge High School

    3301 Solly Avenue

    Philadelphia, PA 19136

    Position Summary

    The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education seeks a dynamic, innovative, visionary, team oriented, results-driven academic leader for Principal of Father Judge High School for Boys (FJ ). FJ is a single sex all male Catholic high school located in Northeast Section of Philadelphia.

    Father Judge High School respects the diversity of each student and provides a climate of academic excellence, college preparation, and post-secondary career readiness within a safe environment. Rooted in the spirituality of our patron Saint Francis de Sales, Father Judge High School educates the whole young man spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially in the Catholic tradition.

    The Principal has both the authority and responsibility for the school’s academic success and continuous improvement along with our mission of fostering a safe and caring environment that produces future leaders. The Principal reports to the President of the High School.

    The primary focus of the role is centered on the following characteristics, duties, and responsibilities:

    • Catholic Identity: Responsible for fostering and role modeling a culture of academic excellence and Gospel values. Advances a spirit conducive to prayer and study across the school community.
    • Leadership: Provides personal and visible leadership to all members of the learning community and seeks continuous school improvement in a student-centric environment. The Principal ensures equity in educational opportunities, supports academic programs and enhancements, and demonstrates a strong commitment to 21st century learning and awareness while providing a safe, rigorous, relevant, quality education for all students.
    • Academic Affairs: The Principal is the curriculum and instructional leader. He/she also designs the academic program of the school ensuring program enhancement using the most current research and best practices available to education; provides for the teaching assignments of the teachers, requisitions instructional materials and equipment, and approves the master roster for the school. Inspires and coaches teachers to excel in their respective area of expertise.
    • Student Affairs: Oversees the successful implementation of all student activities in providing co-curricular opportunities for students. Student leadership development is key and crucial in school environment.
    • Student Services: Provides for the student-centric climate; enforcement of the local school code of conduct, for the availability of guidance and counseling services, and for the delivery of other services that are offered to students. Provides leadership, life, and social emotional learning (SEL) opportunities which are essential in today’s ever-changing world.
    • Student Admissions: Along with the President’s staff, assists in developing the criteria for admission to the school that are consistent with diocesan guidelines and makes certain that these criteria are consistently utilized in making decisions concerning admission to the school. Co-coordinates admission process for international students and their agencies.
    • Supervision: Directs the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of the teaching faculty and educational support staff; the Principal also provides for the revision of the instructional programs and for continuing staff and professional development.
    • Personnel: In accord with the protocols approved for religious and diocesan priests, as well as the Labor-Management Agreement, and in consultation with the President of the school, the Principal selects members of the teaching staff, the guidance staff, activity moderators, and support staff. Likewise, the Principal in consultation with the President initiates the termination process for the above-mentioned personnel following the archdiocesan guidelines and the procedures outlined in the Labor-Management Agreement.
    • Enrollment and Development Management: Collaborates with the President and the President’s staff in marketing and development initiatives to increase enrollment and retention.
    • Career & Technical Education: Provides oversight of the Director of Career Readiness and the overall curriculum, safety measures, purchase of equipment & consumables, Co-Op Internships and relationships with partner employers and occupational advisory members who support CTE Programming in the Career Pathways Academy.
    • Technology: In conjunction with the Technology Director, Integrate and support the effective use of educational technology to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes; provide training and ongoing support to staff and students in the use of digital tools, learning management systems, and classroom technologies to improve instructional outcomes and digital literacy.
    • Other: Provides oversight on the continued progress and success of the school’s internal strategic plan. Integrates Middle States Association planning with strategic planning.
      • Build and maintain relationships with higher education institutions and businesses where appropriate to advance academic offerings and gain competitive advantage .
      • Ensures active college partnership programs operate efficiently and works with the tuition officer to ensure all billing information is up to date and accurately represents the needs of the college affiliation.
      • Along with the President, provides direction and oversight of the Athletic Director to ensure a vibrant and competitive program.
      • Attends PIAA Meetings and Relevant Committee Meetings beneficial to the FJ School Community both internal and external in designation.
      • Attends PCL and PIAA playoff and final games as requested by the athletic office and the Office of the President.

    Qualifications and Experience

    • Advanced graduate degrees are required, preferably in educational leadership.
    • A valid Secondary Pennsylvania Principal’s Certificate is desired.
    • Five years of successful teaching experience.
    • Strong motivational skills, instructional leadership, time management, collaborative, organizational, oral, and written communication skills, decision making, conflict prevention and resolution skills.
    • Ability to work productively and positively with faculty, staff, parents, and community.
    • Ability to promote an environment, which fosters high expectations for students, faculty, staff and personally rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
    • Ability to monitor student progress and promote student achievement for all students.
    • Successful participation in staff and curriculum development activities.
    • Previous administrative experience.

    Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which the applicant is registered.

    The Archdiocese offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and education.

    Those interested in the position should send their cover letter, resume, salary requirements and transcripts to Christine Jenkinson, Human Resources, Office of Catholic Education at cjenkinson@archphila.org.

    Cover letter should focus on the candidate's unique qualifications for serving as a leader who will implement the academic and programmatic elements of the plan.

    Please mark the subject line: Principal FJ 2025

    The deadline for application is June 30, 2025.

    PA required criminal and child abuse clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

    As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

    Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status, or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

    Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.