Superintendent of Catholic Schools: Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Position Summary

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is seeking a faith-filled, visionary leader to serve as Superintendent of Catholic Schools. This full-time position provides strategic leadership and oversight for Catholic education across the diocese, ensuring alignment with the mission of forming missionary disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Superintendent promotes a strong Catholic identity, supports school leadership, and advances excellence in academics, operations, and long-term sustainability. This role serves as a key collaborator with pastors, principals, presidents, diocesan leadership, and community partners to strengthen and grow Catholic education.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Office of Catholic Schools and all diocesan schools

• Support and supervise principals, presidents, and collaborate with pastors in parochial schools

• Promote and strengthen Catholic identity across all schools

• Lead and implement diocesan strategic planning initiatives

• Serve as liaison to diocesan leadership, including finance and administration

• Ensure accountability, governance, and operational excellence

• Foster partnerships with diocesan offices and the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana

• Support academic excellence, program development, and school advancement efforts

• Serve as an ex officio member of diocesan school advisory boards

• Lead public relations efforts to promote Catholic education

• Maintain ongoing professional growth and leadership development

• Master’s degree in Education with certification in Administration/Supervision or Educational Leadership

• Minimum of 10 years of successful experience in Catholic school teaching and/or administration

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church

• Experience as a principal or senior-level school leader

• Proven experience in strategic planning and program development

• Budget management and financial oversight experience

• Strong leadership rooted in Catholic mission and values

• Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Experience with instructional standards and school improvement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, virtual platforms, and digital communication

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Ability to complete Diocesan Safe Environment requirements

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux serves South Louisiana across multiple civil parishes and includes:

• 9 Catholic elementary schools

• 2 Catholic high schools

• 1 PreK–12 Catholic school

• 38 parishes and 6 mission communities

Rooted in a rich Catholic and Cajun heritage, the Diocese is committed to forming missionary disciples and fostering vibrant school communities that support faith, academics, and service.

• Full-Time, 12-month position

• Occasional evening and weekend commitments required

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Benefits eligible

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The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason of race, color, religion*, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. *The Diocese, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to require“practicing Catholic” to be a qualification for a position.

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