What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saint James Catholic School Principal position at Saint James Catholic School?
Saint James Catholic School in Washington, IA, is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled educational leader, effective July 1, 2025.
Serving close to 135 students from early childhood through 5th grade, Saint James Catholic School provides an accredited, premier Catholic education in eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to preparing students for lifelong success through academic excellence and personal growth.
Our mission is to create lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ while fostering academic and personal achievement. We utilize effective instruction to cultivate leadership skills in our students both inside and outside the classroom.
We are looking for a faithful, innovative, energetic, and experienced educational leader who is highly organized and collaborative. The ideal candidate will work closely with parish leadership, students, families, and the wider parish community to support our mission through Catholic educational excellence.
Requirements:
- Must be a practicing Catholic.
- Must hold valid Iowa Administrative Licensure.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with health, dental, retirement benefits, and more. Relocation assistance may also be considered.
To learn more about Saint James Catholic School, visit our website: https://sjknights.org/.
Interested candidates should apply at https://davenportdiocese.schoolspring.com or email a letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference to:
Lynne Devaney, Superintendent
Diocese of Davenport
