Elementary School Principal

St. Patrick Catholic School Principal

St. Patrick Catholic School is an educational ministry of St. Patrick Catholic Parish in Pasco, Washington. Founded in 1951, the school has served families throughout the Tri-Cities region for more than seventy years. Rooted in Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence, St. Patrick Catholic School forms students to become leaders of faith, character, and service. The school serves students from Half-Day Pre-K through 8th Grade, including Full-Day Kindergarten, and is home to the only Catholic Dual Language Program in Eastern Washington, providing instruction in both English and Spanish within a faith-filled environment.

Located in the heart of Washington's Tri-Cities region, Pasco is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Pacific Northwest. Situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers, Pasco offers an exceptional quality of life, affordable housing, abundant outdoor recreation, and a thriving agricultural, healthcare, and business economy. The region's rich cultural diversity, strong family values, and welcoming community make it an ideal setting for Catholic education and ministry.

St. Patrick Catholic School is dedicated to the whole-person formation of students and their families through faith, knowledge, and service, offering a rigorous academic experience in a Christ-centered environment. The school partners closely with parents, parish leadership, and the Diocese of Spokane to prepare students for lives of discipleship, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

· Be a practicing Catholic who knows, understands, and practices the Catholic faith and has a passion for Catholic education.

· Engage in a regular and active personal prayer life.

· Have a current Washington State Administrative Certification (or equivalent), or be in the process of obtaining such credentials.

· Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Support, lead, and mentor faculty and staff.

· Be a visionary leader who promotes faith formation and evangelization.

· Foster professional learning communities and collaboration.

· Possess development and marketing skills to maintain healthy enrollment.

· Have strong knowledge of school finances and budgeting.

· Work closely with the Pastor, Parish leadership, and the Diocese of Spokane.

· Promote faith formation, extracurricular activities, and a welcoming environment.

· Demonstrate fairness and consistency in student accountability and discipline.

· Experience leading or supporting dual-language and culturally diverse educational programs is preferred.

St. Patrick Catholic School seeks a faith-filled and mission-driven leader who will nurture Catholic identity, support academic excellence, develop faculty and staff, and partner with families and parish leadership to advance the mission of the school. St. Patrick Catholic School is entering an exciting period of growth and renewal as it celebrates its 75th anniversary and continues to expand its impact as a leader in Catholic and dual-language education in Eastern Washington.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $107,000–$131,890 DOE

Offered salary is based on diocesan-wide pay for certain position, internal equity, market data, applicant's skills and relevant experience, degrees and certifications.

This position receives a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) and 403(b), state-paid medical and family leave, and sick leave.

To Apply

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• A letter from your pastor verifying your status as a practicing Catholic

Email application materials to

Very Rev. Theo Hwande, Pastor ***email_hidden***

Dr. TJ Romano, Superintendent of Catholic Education [email protected]

Sofia Roach, Vice Principal [email protected]

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Preferred start date: August 1, 2026.