Principal

Saint James Catholic School located in Elizabethtown Kentucky is presently conducting a search for a School Principal for the 2025/2026 school year. We are seeking a practicing Catholic with excellent communication skills and proven administrative abilities to continue a strong, highly academic program. Our mission is to serve the whole child in a curriculum with strong parental support. Our school is a Kindergarten – 8^th Grade facility with a Pre-School Program.

Applicants must be strong educators with classroom experience and preferably an administrative background. They are expected to meet the Archdiocese of Louisville requirements for principalship. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and Diocesan guidelines.

If you or someone you know are interested in applying, please send resumes and three references to:

Via email:
sjohnson@stjames-etown.org

Via Mail:
Search Committee c/o Scott Johnson

307 W. Dixie Avenue

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Summary of Qualifications Required for Saint James Catholic School Principal

Education: Master’s Degree in Education

Experience: Minimum of four years’ successful teaching experience

Religion: Catholic

Certification:

Valid Kentucky Teacher’s Certificate, Rank II or Rank I
Valid Kentucky Principal’s Statement of Eligibility, Rank II or Rank I
Valid Kentucky Principal’s Certificate, Rank II or Rank I
Note: If a person comes from another state, he or she can apply for Kentucky certification through the office of the Assistant Superintendent.

Catechist Preparation: Expectation to achieve Advanced or Master Catechist Certification

Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge and implementation of Catholic Curriculum
Financial and budgetary policies and procedures
Professional development
Strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues
Strong oral and written communication
Conflict resolution
Strong time and stress management
Highly organized and detail-oriented