Principal

Divine Savior Holy Angels; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee seeks a newly appointed Principal to lead its Catholic, college-preparatory program and student life for a large all-girls campus. The Principal will be a visible faith leader, set strategic academic direction, and partner with a seasoned faculty to elevate teaching and learning.

The role requires profound Catholic formation, a master’s in educational leadership, and significant leadership experience, with a willingness to be present after hours

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church and able to articulate Catholic social teaching.
• Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field.
• Seven+ years of progressive leadership experience in a school setting.
• Experience supervising, evaluating, and developing faculty.
• Evidence of instructional leadership improving teaching quality or student outcomes.
• Ability to lead academic growth in partnership with an experienced faculty.
• Willingness to maintain visible evening and weekend presence.
• Eligibility for Wisconsin administrator licensure, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Serve as minister of the Church and visible faith leader to students, families, and community
• Set and articulate a clear vision for academic program direction and lead the school there
• Serve as instructional leader to elevate teaching and learning
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, develop, and retain outstanding faculty
• Lead faculty formation in Salvatorian charism and Catholic identity
• Oversee student life, services, campus ministry, athletics, and co-curriculars
• Maintain Salvatorian Family House System and sense of belonging
• Oversee accreditation with Cognia, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Wisconsin standards
• Be present and accessible in daily school life, known to students and families

Skills

Instructional leadership

Faculty development and supervision

Strategic planning and vision

Catholic education leadership

Education

Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field

Job description

About DSHA

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school of approximately 630 students in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sponsored by the Sisters of the Divine Savior. Founded in 1892, DSHA is ranked the #1 Catholic high school in Wisconsin by Niche and is known for an exceptional, long-tenured faculty, a strong sense of belonging through its Salvatorian Family House System, and a Catholic identity that is lived every day.

The Opportunity

Beginning July 1, 2027, DSHA seeks a Principal to lead the academic and student life of one of the strongest Catholic secondary schools in the country. Above all, DSHA seeks a leader who will carry forward the charism of the Sisters of the Divine Savior and the Catholic values at the heart of this school. The Principal reports to the President, serves on the Senior Team, and leads a faculty and staff of more than sixty.

This search is being conducted by Catholic Recruiter Associates on behalf of DSHA.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a minister of the Church and a visible faith leader to students, faculty, families, and the wider community
• Set and articulate a clear vision for where the academic program needs to go, and lead the school there
• Serve as instructional leader and continue taking teaching and learning to the highest levels
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, develop, and retain an outstanding faculty
• Lead faculty formation in the Salvatorian charism and in Catholic identity
• Oversee student life, student services, campus ministry, athletics, and co-curricular programs
• Sustain and develop the Salvatorian Family House System and the sense of belonging it creates
• Oversee accreditation and ensure the school meets or exceeds all standards of Cognia, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and the State of Wisconsin
• Be present and accessible in the daily life of the school, known to students by name and familiar to faculty and families

Required Qualifications

• A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church, prepared to serve as a minister of the Church, knowledgeable in and embracing of Catholic teaching, and able to articulate Catholic social teaching
• Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
• Significant progressive leadership experience in a school setting, ordinarily seven or more years
• Demonstrated experience supervising, evaluating, and developing faculty
• Evidence of instructional leadership that improved teaching quality or student outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead academic growth in partnership with an experienced faculty
• Willingness to maintain the visible, evening and weekend presence the role requires
• Eligibility for Wisconsin administrator licensure, or willingness to obtain it

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary school experience, ideally in a college preparatory setting
• Experience within a president and principal or similar shared leadership model
• Experience in a sponsored school, or demonstrated understanding of a founding charism
• Experience with accreditation processes