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Infographic showing various Catholic Superintendent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,168 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Director of Catholic Education & Superintendent of Schools

Partners in Mission, LLC.

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$75 - $95/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Director of Catholic Education & Superintendent of Schools

Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis
Saint Paul, Minnesota

About the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis

The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis have a long tradition of partnering with parents in the formation and education of their children. Collectively serving more than 30,000 students in 76 elementary and 17 high schools across the 12‑county metro area, the Archdiocese’s schools help prepare students for life by providing rigorous academics, developing virtue, encouraging recognition of their God‑givent gifts, and inviting them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Catholic schools of the Archdiocese are accredited by Lumen Accreditation at The Catholic University of America.

The Archdiocese’s parish catechetical programs serve more than 20,000 students in grades K‑12, helping them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through systematic formation, prayer and sacramental preparation.

The Archdiocese continues to advance the mission of Catholic education with both fidelity and rigor.

About the Role

The Director of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Schools serves as the chief educational leader for Catholic schools and parish catechesis programs across the Archdiocese, partnering closely with the Archbishop, pastors, school leaders, clergy, and families to foster a unified and thriving system of Catholic education. The Director is responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and spiritual formation across all Archdiocesan Catholic elementary and secondary schools, in addition to ensuring the effectiveness of all parish catechesis programs.

  • Champion the mission and identity of Catholic education, ensuring that Gospel values and the teachings of the Church animate every aspect of the school system and parish catechetical programs.
  • Provide visionary educational leadership that supports and elevates academic rigor, faith formation, and student growth across all grades and contexts.
  • Collaborate with pastors, principals, and the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education to implement cohesive policies and resources that strengthen systemwide alignment across schools and parish catechetical programs.
  • Promote operational vitality, including enrollment growth, recruitment and retention of outstanding Catholic educators, and sustainable fiscal stewardship.
  • Be a pastoral presence and ambassador, building relationships with families, parish communities, civic partners, and benefactors to advance the vision and support for Catholic schools and catechesis programs.

The next Director of Catholic Education and Superintendent of Schools will serve as a trusted collaborator, skilled communicator, and faith‑filled leader who upholds the dignity of every student and educator in the Archdiocese.

Interested candidates are encouraged to learn about this exciting leadership opportunity more by reviewing the detailed search prospectus. The search committee is on a fast‑track to identify and secure the next Director of Catholic Education & Superintendent of Schools. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in summer of 2026.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments.

  • Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the archdiocese's current needs as you understand them.
  • Current resume with all appropriate dates included.
  • Statement of Catholic educational leadership philosophy.
  • List of five references with names, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. (No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval.)
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