Saint Pius X Catholic School is seeking a faithful, experienced, and highly skilled school principal to lead our pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade parochial elementary school beginning in the academic school year 2025-2026.
Founded in September 1957, staffed by Three Benedictine Sisters from Cullman, Alabama, Saint Pius X Catholic School opened its doors to pupils in grades kindergarten through fifth. In 1958, a sixth grade was added, and in 1959, five Sisters of Mercy of Limerick, Ireland, came to replace the Benedictine Sisters who were called back to Cullman. In August of 1960, two more Sisters arrived, and grades seven and eight were added. In 1993, the Sisters of Mercy were recalled to Ireland after 43 years of teaching at Saint Pius X Catholic School. Dedicated lay teachers now serve the parish school of 100 students. Today, the school seeks to position itself for growth by refining and emphasizing our unique strengths and leveraging opportunities created by the recently passed CHOOSE Act.
Mission:
Saint Pius X Catholic School offers a quality Catholic Christian environment that promotes intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth. We provide a solid education rooted in the Gospel and supported through parental and community involvement. We cultivate knowledge and nurture faith in our students and, in doing so, create the leaders of tomorrow.
The principal of Saint Pius X Catholic School is a minister of the Catholic Church, Saint Pius X Parish, and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile.
Responsibilities include:
• Recognize and support the unique Catholic mission of the Archdiocese of Mobile by speaking, acting, and instructing consistently with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a Catholic school principal will not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Foster intellectual and spiritual development of staff and students by teaching and acting in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies of this Catholic school.
• Monitor academic plans that follow the prescribed curriculum and include appropriate activities to ensure that academic progress is occurring.
• Evaluate student and program growth by following the Department of Catholic Education's student assessment programs and practices.
• Report regularly to the Pastor and School Advisory Council regarding the progress of the school.
• Serve on the School Advisory Council as the executive secretary by submitting agendas and attending scheduled meetings.
• Direct student recruitment efforts, participate in long-range planning, and support development/marketing plans.
Qualifications and qualities:
• A practicing Catholic with thorough and demonstrated knowledge of Catholic school education.
• Embody Saint Pius X's Core Values of humility, faithfulness, integrity, diligence, and excellence.
• A visionary with energy and a commitment to creating a strong school community.
• Familiarity and experience with diocesan-school relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity.
• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Be able to manage student behavior.
• Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree, or enrollment in a master's program.
• Have teaching experience; Catholic school and administrative experience preferred
• Be able to successfully complete the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training and a background check
Other: Salary and benefits are competitive for the qualified candidate.
Application Process: Candidates should email a current resume to the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum at kabreo@mobarch.
Resumes are accepted until January 3, 2026. Candidates are advised to submit materials as soon as possible to ensure appropriate consideration.
