Principal, St. Barnabas School, Indianapolis

Principal, St. Barnabas School, Indianapolis

St. Barnabas Catholic School, on the far southside of Indianapolis, is seeking a principal to lead our school beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. We are a Four-Star School with a mission of "Growing in mind, heart, and spirit to become leaders in the world." We have a diverse set of learners in our Pre-K through eighth grade with an enrollment of about 450 students. Our parish and school parents are actively supportive of our Christ-centered school and its Catholic identity, recognizing our school is our largest parish ministry. We are also proud of our 60-year legacy of a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for their continued academic journey. Finally, and most importantly, we are blessed with a talented and faith-filled faculty and staff who are dedicated to development of our students.

Our principal will serve as the leader of our wonderful school, with chief responsibility for the successful administration of all aspects of our school, including the pursuit of academic excellence and Catholic-centered spirituality.

Summary of Position Duties

The successful candidate's duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

* Primary school ministry representation to parents, pastoral leadership, St. Barnabas parish, and the community-at-large.

* Responsibility for building and reinforcing a strong Catholic culture through faith-based leadership.

* Development and maintenance of an academic curriculum that meets all objectives and requirements of NSBECS, and which evolves as necessary to stay at the forefront of the educational field.

* Responsibility for budgeting and fiscal management.

* Responsibility for professional development and leadership of the faculty and staff.

Summary of Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this position, a candidate must:

* Be a practicing Catholic in good standing (as verified by pastoral leadership of a diocesan or archdiocesan parish).

* Be dedicated to the development and preservation of Catholic identity within our school, including by the lived example of a well-practiced Catholic faith.

* Possess exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

* Exhibit a passion for student achievement and academic excellence.

* Be skilled at hiring, training, and retaining teachers and staff, with a passion for building and developing a culture of spirituality, shared goals, enthusiasm, and teamwork.

* Possess a valid administrator's license.

* While qualified candidates of varying experience levels will be considered, the ideal candidate will be seasoned, experienced, and comfortable in positions of leadership that require confident, consistent, reasoned, and decisive judgment.

More information about St. Barnabas Catholic School can be found at our website: https://school.stbindy.org/school

Applications Due by Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Questions, along with resumes and any other supporting documentation (i.e., cover letter, references, letter of reference, etc.) should be directed to:

Maureen Okerson, Business Manager

Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Office of Catholic Education

1400 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-2367

317-236-1440

mokerson@archindy.org