O'Gorman High School Principal

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools, a vibrant pre-school through 12th grade school system located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is actively seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Principal for O’Gorman High School. Candidate applications are reviewed as received and the position is considered open until filled. The High School Principal will start the summer of 2026 in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year.

Our next leader will carry on the legacy of our four-time National Blue-Ribbon School of Excellence and advance the mission, vision, and values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools. This position is supported by a robust leadership team including the President, Vice President for Educational Services, High School Assistant Principal, Directors, Principals across the school system, and a business office.

Click on the O’Gorman High School Principal Search Prospectus for a comprehensive overview of our premier, Catholic high school, this exceptional career, and application instructions.

Principal Summary:

• Primary on-site administrator responsible for leading all functions of the school including but not limited to the spiritual, academic, and co-curricular life of the school
• Ensures that the mission of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is lived out through Catholic faith formation, educational excellence, student development, and community partnership, in close collaboration with the President, Vice-President, Assistant Principal, and Pastors

Qualifications:

Catholic Faith Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic, in good standing with his/her parish, demonstrating active involvement in Sacramental and parish life
• Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
• Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools and Catholic education: Core Values are Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic philosophy of education and ability to articulate the faith in word and deed.

Professional Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in secondary administration or educational leadership (or ability to obtain within two years of start date)
• Successful experience in Catholic school teaching and/or administration preferred
• Minimum of five years of teaching and/or school administrative experience 
• South Dakota administrative certification/licensure (or ability to obtain within two years from start date)
• Demonstrated ability to lead faculty, manage school operations, and promote academic excellence
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson, Director - Human Resources, by calling 605-575-3350 or email ajohnson@ogknights.org.