Principal

Holy Name Catholic school is seeking a faith-filled, student-centered, dynamic instructional leader to serve as principal for its PS–8 community. Located in Beech Grove.

Summary of Position Duties
The successful candidate's duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

● Primary school ministry representation to parents, pastoral leadership, Holy Name parish, and the neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods.

● Lead the implementation and improvement of rigorous curriculum and instruction, using assessment data (including state and local benchmark assessments) to set goals, monitor progress, and close achievement gaps in literacy and math.

● Supervise, coach, and evaluate faculty and staff, with particular attention to recruiting, developing, and retaining mission-aligned educators who embrace data-informed instruction.

● Provide leadership and collaboration with marketing and enrollment efforts, including welcoming new families and strengthening alumni relationships.

● Collaborate with the pastor and parish leadership on strategic planning and budgeting, including outreach to alumni and donors.

● Continue and expand upon the relationship with Roncalli High School as the parish high school.

● Maintain compliance with Archdiocesan, state, and accreditation requirements, including implementation of relevant state standards and NSBECS requirements.

Summary of Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this position, a candidate must:

● Be a practicing Catholic in good standing (as verified by pastoral leadership of an (arch)diocesan parish) and possess a valid school administrator's license.

● Be dedicated to the development and preservation of Catholic identity within our school.

● Possess exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

● Exhibit a passion for student achievement, academic excellence, and an inclusive multicultural community.

● Be skilled at hiring, training, and retaining teachers and staff, with a passion for building and developing a culture of spirituality, shared goals, enthusiasm, and teamwork.

Applications will be accepted until JUNE 30, 2026
Please apply https://archindy.applicantpro.com/jobs/ and e-mail a cover letter, resume, and list of references, in confidence, to:

Ms. Anne Krieger
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Email: akrieger@archindy.org