Principal
Overview:
Cardinal Mooney is a prominent Catholic high school in the Mahoning Valley and has been
known and respected since 1956 for maintaining excellence in its academic, spiritual and
extra-curricular traditions. Cardinal Mooney’s time-tested educational and character
development program produces highly successful graduates that are leaders in business and
industry, government, the Church, education, arts, and entrepreneurship.
Reports to: President
Position Summary:
The Principal reports to the President of Cardinal Mooney and serves at the direction of the
President. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Principal works closely with the President
to further the school’s strategic academic and enrollment objectives. While the President is the
overall mission leader and responsible for promoting the integration of faith and culture within
the School, the Principal serves as the day-to-day educational and spiritual leader. The Principal
has significant interaction with the Board of Directors and acts as the Chief Operating Officer of
the school, responsible for the day-to-day management of the School.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
● Working closely with the President to help fulfill the Catholic mission of Cardinal Mooney.
● Overseeing the effective implementation of the curriculum and co-curricular activities.
● Achieving excellence through effective communication with all stakeholders and
collaboration with all members of the school faculty and staff.
● Scheduling, curriculum development, faculty evaluation and supervision, extracurricular
activities, personnel management and accountability, emergency procedures, and facility
operations for students and faculty.
● Creating a safe learning environment.
● Managing the school’s policies, regulations, and procedures.
● Collaborating with Campus Ministry and faculty to ensure the mission is carried out in a
traditional Catholic environment.
● Serving as the academic leader of the school while inspiring the faculty to its highest
level of professionalism through goal setting, accountability, personal support,
professional development, etc.
● With the administrative team, managing, evaluating, and supervising effective and clear
procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the
philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the school including instructional programs,
extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate,
building hours, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and
emergency procedures.
● Taking an active role in the recruitment of prospective students and their families.
● Advising the President on all-school policies and programs and the overall activities of
the school, as well as on appropriate federal, state, and local developments that affect
the school and its delivery of education.
● Ensuring that the school is in compliance with the requirements of authorized planning,
regulatory, accrediting and inspecting agencies.
Preferred candidates for this position will:
● Be a practicing Catholic.
● Be a person of honesty and integrity.
● Be committed to the Mission of Cardinal Mooney.
● Nurture a growth mindset and commitment to lifelong learning.
● Present evidence of successful leadership.
● Be energetic with the ability to inspire others.
● Show a willingness to be highly visible.
● Have outstanding written and oral communication skills.
● Possess knowledge about current academic trends and pedagogies.
● Possess an advanced degree.
● Be an experienced Catholic high school administrator.
● Have a minimum 5 years of teaching experience.
● Posses a certification or ability to obtain certification.
Cardinal Mooney is an equal opportunity employer. Our intent is to recruit, hire, train all persons
in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital
status, disability, national origin, or any other protected status.
Please submit letter of interest and resume to:
Patty Kalasky
Administrative Assistant
Cardinal Mooney High School
2545 Erie Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44507
pkalasky@cardinalmooney.com
