Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools a vibrant pre-school through 12th grade school system located in Sioux Falls South Dakota is actively seeking a dynamic mission-driven Principal for OGorman High School. Candidate applications are reviewed as received and the position is considered open until filled. The High School Principal will start the summer of 2026 in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year.
Our next leader will carry on the legacy of our four-time National Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence and advance the mission vision and values of Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools. This position is supported by a robust leadership team including the President Vice President for Educational Services High School Assistant Principal Directors Principals across the school system and a business office.
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Principal Summary:
- Primary on-site administrator responsible for leading all functions of the school including but not limited to the spiritual academic and co-curricular life of the school
- Ensures that the mission of Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools is lived out through Catholic faith formation educational excellence student development and community partnership in close collaboration with the President Vice-President Assistant Principal and Pastors
Qualifications:
Catholic Faith Qualifications:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with his/her parish demonstrating active involvement in Sacramental and parish life
- Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Churchs teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
- Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both ones professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church including without limitation the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
- Commitment to the mission vision and core values of Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools and Catholic education: Core Values are Faith Unity Excellence and Integrity
- Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic philosophy of education and ability to articulate the faith in word and deed.
Professional Qualifications:
- Masters degree or higher in secondary administration or educational leadership (or ability to obtain within two years of start date)
- Successful experience in Catholic school teaching and/or administration preferred
- Minimum of five years of teaching and/or school administrative experience
- South Dakota administrative certification/licensure (or ability to obtain within two years from start date)
- Demonstrated ability to lead faculty manage school operations and promote academic excellence
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson Director - Human Resources by calling or email