The de Paul School was founded in 1970 by Sister Anne Rita Mauck due to her growing concern about the lack of educational options in Louisville, KY for students with learning differences. Her commitment to this cause led to the opening of The de Paul School. As the original school for learning differences in Louisville, Kentucky, The de Paul School educates and empowers Kindergarten through 8^th grade students impacted by language-based and attention-based learning differences.  The de Paul School effectively supports students with dyslexia and other learning differences. Her vision, which continues today, is intentionally designed—academically, culturally, and structurally—to remove barriers to learning while building confidence, skills, and independence.  In its 55-year history, The de Paul School has changed the academic outcomes for literally thousands of students in our community.   Our mission, which informs all of our activities, is to teach students with learning differences, how to learn, how to become independent, and how to become successful. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The next Head of School has an exciting opportunity to guide The de Paul School into its next chapter of growth and distinction. Grounded in a deep commitment to the school’s mission and expertise in educating students with learning differences, this leader will bring steady, intentional leadership skills that build trust, clarity, and alignment across the community. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong listening skills, emotional intelligence, and transparent communication, fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, families, trustees, and partners.

Balancing respect for the school’s culture with a clear strategic vision, the Head of School will lead purposeful growth supported by sound judgment, data-informed decision-making, and financial acumen. Through a visible and approachable presence, this leader will strengthen confidence, support professional growth, and ensure that innovation remains mission-aligned and sustainable for the long term.

About The de Paul School

The de Paul School teaches students with learning differences how to learn, how to be independent and how to be successful. Grades K-8. Our 50+ year history is acclaimed for innovations in language arts instruction, our social values program, and impressive courses of study in science and social studies. The Academy will be an outreach division of the school, extending the de Paul difference throughout Metro Louisville through community assessments, tutorial programs, special presentations, and fee-based consultations. Dramatically surpassing national averages for students with learning differences, 98% of our alums graduate high school and 93% pursue post-secondary education. Their wide variety of successes – as business leaders, doctors, artists, journalists and more – attests to the “de Paul Difference” they received at our school.

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