Alliance for Catholic Education
Principal
Christ the King Catholic School – Dallas, Texas (Pre-K–8)
Christ the King Catholic School seeks a visionary, faith-filled, and mission-driven leader to serve as Principal of our vibrant Pre-K through 8th grade community in Dallas.
For nearly 80 years, Christ the King has stood as a beacon of faith, academic excellence, and service in the heart of Dallas. Our mission—to educate the hearts, minds, and spirits of future servant leaders—guides everything we do. Rooted in the teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith, we strive each day to live this mission with joy and purpose.
Christ the King is more than a school—it is a home. Our Crusaders are known and loved. Families grow together in faith. Lifelong friendships are formed within our classrooms and hallways, and on our fields and courts. A deep sense of belonging defines our community, where hope and joy abound, and where dedicated faculty and staff nurture each student’s gifts to form compassionate, confident, and faith-filled servant leaders.
The Principal serves as the spiritual, academic, and day-to-day operational leader of Christ the King Catholic School, working in close partnership with the Pastor and President to advance the mission. The Principal ensures excellence in faith formation, academics, and student life while fostering a culture rooted in Gospel values, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will lead in alignment with the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS), ensuring best practices in the following domains:
• Mission and Catholic Identity – Promoting a vibrant sacramental life and fostering authentic Catholic culture permeating all aspects of school life.
• Governance and Leadership – Demonstrating strategic, mission-centered leadership and effective collaboration with parish and school advisory bodies.
• Academic Excellence – Ensuring rigorous, data-informed instruction and curriculum aligned with diocesan standards and best educational practices.
• Operational Vitality – Stewarding resources responsibly, supporting enrollment growth, and cultivating strong partnerships with families and the broader parish community.
Responsibilities
Faith & Mission Leadership
• Serve as the daily steward of the school’s Catholic identity.
• Foster a culture of prayer, service, and discipleship.
Academic Leadership
• Lead and support faculty in delivering a rigorous, relevant, and innovative Pre-K–8 curriculum.
• Promote professional growth aligned with NSBECS standards.
• Utilize data to inform instruction and advance student achievement.
Community Building
• Cultivate a joyful, inclusive environment where students and families feel known, seen, and valued.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with all stakeholders.
Operational & Strategic Leadership
• Oversee daily operations while partnering with President and Pastor to advance campus enhancements that create sacred and dynamic spaces for worship, learning, formation, and fellowship.
Qualifications
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to Catholic education.
• Masters Degree plus Catholic School Leadership Certification
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Catholic education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to implementing and sustaining the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).
Christ the King Catholic School is blessed with a vibrant parish community that supports our mission and sustains our legacy of excellence. Our campus extends far beyond bricks and mortar, creating lasting relationships where the Holy Spirit flourishes in the hearts of our students, alumni, and families.
If you are a visionary Catholic leader called to serve in a community where faith, excellence, and belonging thrive, we invite you to explore the opportunity to lead Christ the King Catholic School into its next chapter.
To Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to lschlepp@cks.org