Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Morton, Illinois, is seeking a dynamic leader and faith-filled disciple of Jesus Christ to be Principal in its vibrant, Christ-centered learning community. Rooted in Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church, the school fosters an environment of prayer, sacramental life, service, and academic excellence, with great collaboration between students, families, faculty, staff, and the parish. The school is deeply rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing faith formation, community involvement, and high academic standards to prepare students for their future high school and beyond.

The 202 students from PK 3 - 8th grade are supported and challenged by dedicated and talented faculty members and benefit from a state-of-the art campus. A vibrantly Catholic school, Blessed Sacrament School is deeply aligned with the parish, partnering in service to their greater community. To learn more about this amazing school community, please visit their website here.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who is deeply committed to Catholic education, with the ability to inspire and guide students, faculty, and staff in their faith and academic journeys. This individual must be an excellent communicator and collaborator, dedicated to building relationships with students, parents, faculty, and parishioners while maintaining a strong relationship with Jesus and our Catholic faith within the school. The next principal will have the opportunity to lead a school with a proud legacy of Catholic values, academic rigor, and community spirit, while shaping its future growth and success.

The search team is on a fast track to identify and secure its next Principal for a Summer 2026 start. Interested candidates can begin exploring this exciting educational leadership opportunity immediately by contacting Shana Rossi at srossi@partnersinmission.com. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

To apply

Please submit the following materials in a single PDF attachment. Name the file attachment using the following template: LAST NAME, SCHOOL, TITLE.  

• Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skills with the school'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.