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Welcome!TO ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLwww.stjohnb.comSt. John the Baptist Catholic School, located in Madison, AL, serves students in grades K4through 8. St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish and our school together have a beautiful 13-acre campus. There is a great amount of green space for the students, with a playground andsoccer fields. Founded in 1996, St. John the Baptist Catholic School has grown tremendously, and now has acurrent enrollment of 384 students. Our student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1, which provides ourstudents with individualized learning. Over 90% of our graduates go on to continue theirCatholic education at our local Catholic high school, St. John Paul II, in Huntsville.We are first and foremost a Catholic school with strong Catholic identity. We believe thatChrist calls us to follow Him and share our life with Him. Our goal is to foster a life-longcommitment to Christ and to use our faith to make the world a better place, one child at a time. We are grateful to be connected to St. John the Baptist Parish and have Mass regularly as aschool community. Academic excellence is also very important to us. Our caring teachers are passionate abouthelping our students learn to their potential. We have a well-rounded curriculum that wefollow from the Diocese of Birmingham. Our students also have the opportunity to engage inmany extra-curricular activities including: band, art club, drama, math team, and more. Avariety of team sports are offered as well at our school. St. John the Baptist Catholic School thrives as well because of our committed families. Parentsregularly share their time and talents to help our school continue to grow and buildcommunity. We are so thankful. Together, we help our students reach their God-givenpotential and become productive citizens and faith-filled servants of God.

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Thank you for your interest in the position of principal at St. John theBaptist Catholic School in Madison, Alabama. As pastor of this vibrantand growing parish, I consider our school to be one of the greatestblessings entrusted to our care. St. John’s is a parish rooted in the sacraments and committed to living outthe Gospel through worship, formation, and service. Our school is a vitalministry of the parish, and it plays a key role in our mission to nurtureyoung disciples and to help them grow in faith, knowledge, and virtue. With a growing enrollment, we serve students from Pre-K through 8th grade – both Catholic and non-Catholic – in a joyful,academically rigorous, and Christ-centered environment.We are seeking a faithful Catholic leader who will continue to foster the spirit of excellence and community that makes St.John’s so special. The ideal candidate will bring vision, energy, and a deep commitment to forming students spiritually,academically, emotionally, and physically. Our next principal must be a person of prayer who leads by example, and whoinspires our faculty, staff, and families to work together in the service of our students. I believe Catholic education is one of the most powerful ways we evangelize, and thus build the Church. At St. John’s, ourmission is clear – to proclaim Christ, to form disciples, and to live out our faith. I invite you to prayerfully consider whetherGod might be calling you to join this mission as the next principal of our beloved school. Thank you again for considering this opportunity. I assure you of my prayers during your discernment, and I hope that theHoly Spirit will lead you to where you are most needed. Sincerely Yours In Christ, Fr. Bryan LowePastor, St. John the Baptist Catholic ParishLETTER FROM OUR PASTORFr. Bryan Lowewww.stjohnb.com

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Our Missionwww.stjohnb.comO U R M I S S I O NSt. John the Baptist Catholic School is committed to Catholic formation and academicexcellence, preparing students to be productive citizens and faith-filled servants of God.A Catholic education forms compassionate yet judicious leaders who are prepared to rise up to the complexities ofa dynamic and ever-changing world. Graduates of Catholic schools have solid academic foundations, spiritualfortitude, strong moral convictions, and the desire to be civically engaged. Guided by God’s grace, we givestudents the tools they need to shape their futures and to become their best selves. As Catholic educators, we arehumbled by the knowledge that our students move on to translate their spirituality, skills, and scholarship intoactions that transform the world.O U R P H I L O S O P H Y

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VALUES AND IDENTITYSt. John’s has a clear Catholic identity and educational continuity with a partner Catholic high school, which strengthensour school’s mission and values. We form joyful disciples to go out and share the good news of Christ.FACULTY AND STAFFOur school benefits from a strong, cohesive, and committed faculty who foster a joyful, mission-driven environment, withclear dedication to student success.ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEWe prioritize academic rigor, which in turn helps our students think critically, understand concepts on a deeper level,and problem solve. Our students experience both success and challenge to continually help them to grow and learn. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CULTUREOur students are actively involved in academics, arts, community projects, athletics, and religious activities, contributingto a rich and engaging school culture.COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTA strong sense of community and parent involvement enhances our support network and contributes to St. John’scollaborative atmosphere.RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTUREOur school is well-equipped with quality resources and infrastructure that support effective teaching and learning.St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a thriving community with many strengths.Our Strengthswww.stjohnb.com

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Madison made the top 10 list of best places to live in the U.S. in 2025.Madison is a suburb of Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in America. Known as the Rocket City, it is a hub for innovation and technology, and has oneof the highest Ph.D. graduates per capita.Our school is less than 20 minutes from the center of Huntsville, where you willfind the arts, culture, museums, and more, such as the famous US Space andRocket Center, the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, and the Twickenham HistoricDistrict. There is also lots of natural beauty found nearby; for example, MountSano State Park, pictured above.Madison is less than two hours away from “Music City” Nashville, and 1.5 hoursfrom Birmingham, known for its rich history in the Civil Rights Movement. Ashort drive brings you to Ave Maria Grotto at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman andalso the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville. Madison was named in the Top 10 Best Places to Live List of 2025 because of itsstrong community roots, academic excellence, lower cost of living, and familyfriendliness, among other great qualities.Welcome to Madisonwww.stjohnb.com

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St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a ministry of St. John the Baptist Parish. The school helpsto foster discipleship in all of its students, helping each child to become the fullness of who theyare called to be in faith and life. Situated in one of the fastest growing areas of the country, andserving an extraordinarily well-formed and invested community, the next principal will build ona tradition of excellence and help ensure that the school retains a joyful and rigorous programthat is connected to the mission of Catholic education. As the chief witness of the Catholic faithto the families, teachers, faculty, and staff, the principal will have the opportunity to be a joyfuldisciple of Christ ready to help the school achieve excellence in all aspects of school life. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Our principal serves as the school’sspiritual, instructional, organizational, entrepreneurial, and community leader.As spiritual leader, the principal maintains the school as a mission of the parish; collaborateswith the parish leadership team in advancing evangelization efforts; supports faith formationactivities for families, students and their families; and integrates the Catholic faith into allaspects of school life.As instructional leader, the principal plans, prepares, and evaluates the instructional programto ensure rigor; achieves well-defined instructional goals; encourages instruction which meetsthe various needs and abilities of the students; and facilitates the professional growth of facultyand staff.As organizational leader, the principal selects, supervises, and evaluates staff; providesleadership for school accreditation and strategic planning; ensures effective and relevant use ofpersonnel resources and physical plant; plans the school budget in dialogue with the parishleadership team as well as engages other stakeholders and committees.As entrepreneurial leader, the principal is responsible for sustainable financial planning,human resource/personnel management, professional formation, facilities maintenance andenhancement, institutional advancement, and contemporary communication.As community leader, the principal works with the faculty and staff to develop and encouragebroad student participation in the total school program; keeps the parish and communityinformed about the school's programs; builds strong relationships between parents and theparish; and is responsible for communicating the philosophy of the school to the public.www.stjohnb.comThe Principalshipwww.stjohnb.com

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The successful candidate must be someone who:Is a practicing and active Catholic, able to fully participate in the Sacraments of the Church, who shows an understandingof the Catholic intellectual tradition and commitment to the mission of Catholic education Exercises leadership, strategic vision, and a steadfast commitment to bearing witness to the Catholic faithDevelops and fosters the unique characteristics of the St. John the Baptist Catholic School community, including theparish, students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni and donorsDemonstrates a willingness to participate in faith formation opportunities for continued growth and spiritual formationHas the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and parents to help them grow educationally, professionally,and spirituallyHas an understanding of child/adolescent growth and developmentAn understanding of finance, budgeting, projections, and capital campaigns is desired.Demonstrates superior written and verbal communication skillsContributes time and effort to institutional advancement: admissions, marketing, and fundraisingAssures compliance with all laws and regulations, accreditation requirements, internal policies and proceduresPossesses a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or other equivalent degree and holds current principal certificationin the State of Alabama or is willing to obtain itPreferred attributes:Successful experience in teaching and administration at the primary or secondary educational levelExperience in church-related ministry with an understanding of the nature of a Catholic educationDemonstrated record of leadership ability and accomplishments.Outstanding poise, presence, and communication skillsDemonstrated experience in planning and supervision of strategic initiativesEXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS FOR APPLICANTSwww.stjohnb.com

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St. John the Baptist Catholic School is proud to partner with Mission Driven Catholic for thisleadership search. Mission Driven Catholic works to revitalize Catholic schools to fullyembrace their mission to be centers of evangelization for students and their families. All interested applicants should forward a letter of interest, and a resume or CV to:MISSION DRIVEN CATHOLICAttn: Dr. Daniel Baillargeon, Recruiter d.baillargeon@missiondrivencatholic.com SEARCH PROCESSwww.stjohnb.com

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