Saint Joseph Catholic School in Herndon, Virginia, is now accepting applications for the position of Principal.

As principal, you will have the opportunity to work in a close team environment – teachers, staff, and parents - and to make a big impact on the lives of our students by helping them grow in holiness and knowledge.

Our Catholic identity is manifested in works of charity, prayer, weekly Mass, and a variety of creative expressions designed to enliven our students’ faith. Our academic excellence is demonstrated through high standardized test scores and our students’ admission to the high schools of their choice.  Applicants should have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and seek to be a positive, committed leader working with our community to continue our academic excellence and spiritual growth.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

The successful candidate must be a faith-filled, practicing Catholic with a strong commitment to the Catholic philosophy of education and the new evangelization. Applicants must possess proven educational, managerial, communication and leadership skills. Five years of teaching experience in a Catholic school and a Master’s Degree in School Administration are minimum requirements. All appropriate Virginia State and Diocese of Arlington certifications must be obtained within three years of hire.

The start date for the position is July 1, 2025. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and Diocesan guidelines.

To apply, please complete the application process outlined on the Ofice of Catholic Schools website  Catholic School Job Application - Catholic Diocese of Arlington (arlingtondiocese.org) and send a complete application packet by March 14th to:

Personnel Department

Ofice of Catholic Schools

200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 503

Arlington, VA 22203