Mission: To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ.

Employee Profile:

Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:

Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefs
A strong clear Christian testimony
A mature, godly spirit
A person of faith and prayer

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:

A lifestyle of biblical integrity
A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
The ability to listen and respond to counsel
High level of respect for, and courtesy of fellow employees and volunteers

Position Summary

The Upper School Principal provides visionary, spiritual, and operational leadership for grades 9–12. This role ensures academic excellence, spiritual formation, student culture, and faculty development are aligned with the school’s mission and values.

The Principal serves as the primary leader of the Upper School division, fostering a Christ-centered environment where students flourish academically, socially, and spiritually, and where faculty and staff are supported, developed, and held to high standards of excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Spiritual Leadership

Model Christ-centered leadership in character, decision-making, and relationships
Champion biblical integration across all academic disciplines
Lead and support spiritual life initiatives including chapel, discipleship, and service opportunities
Partner with families to reinforce spiritual growth and character development
Ensure student culture reflects biblical values and school standards

Academic Leadership

Oversee instructional quality, and academic innovation
Ensure strong alignment of academic programs with college readiness standards
Monitor student performance data and implement strategic improvement plans
Collaborate with counselors on college readiness, testing, and academic planning
Promote a culture of high expectations, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement

Faculty & Staff Leadership

Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate Upper School faculty and staff
Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented faculty culture
Hold faculty accountable to instructional, relational, and professional standards
Lead division meetings and facilitate strategic planning initiatives

Student Life & Culture

Oversee student discipline with a redemptive, growth-oriented approach
Promote student leadership development and engagement
Partner with athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular programs to support whole-student development
Ensure a safe, orderly, and positive campus environment

Operational & Strategic Leadership

Manage divisional budget in collaboration with central administration
Partner with operations, admissions, advancement, and student services teams
Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
Lead implementation of strategic initiatives within the Upper School
Analyze organizational systems to ensure effective communication and reporting structures

Family & Community Engagement

Serve as the primary Upper School ambassador to parents and the community
Communicate clearly and consistently regarding academic and cultural expectations
Build strong relationships with families through visibility and accessibility
Address parent concerns with professionalism, wisdom, and alignment to school policy