ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION
222 North Seventeenth Street · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1299
Voice: 215/587-3858 Fax: 215/587-2414 Email:
www.catholicschools-phl.org
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest concerning the availability of administrative openings in the parish and regional elementary schools within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Before we can give you consideration, we require that you provide us with the following:
1. A completed application
2. A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience
3. An official transcript from your highest level of education
4. A copy of PA certification (or other state certificate)
5. A Current resume stating your professional training and experience
6. A letter of recommendation from the pastor of your home parish
7. A letter of recommendation from the pastor of the school within which you are now teaching or serving as an administrator
8. Two letters of recommendation from persons with whom you have served in an educational position
9. A current processed Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal History Record Information Form (SP4-164); Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form (CY-113); and an FBI Fingerprint Clearance. Please see “Fingerprint Procedure” link above, or call 215-587-3858 for information about the process.
10. Please include cover letters to the pastors of the parishes to which you are applying. Please notify us and forward a cover letter for any openings that arise after you have submitted your application packet
Please mail the completed application, which includes all of the documents listed above, Judy Sweeney at the Office of Catholic Education, 222 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. All information must be mailed in one packet. (Only pastor recommendation may be mailed directly to this office) Do not mail the application packet directly to the parish. The Office of Catholic Education is not responsible for materials sent separately. Applications will not be processed until all required materials have been submitted.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the information on this sheet, please do not hesitate to telephone my office at 215-587-3858.
Sincerely in Christ,
Judy Sweeney
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA
PARISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL APPLICATION
Name:
(Last, First, Middle, Maiden)
Social Security Number:
Address:
(Street, City, State, Zip)
Telephone Alternate Telephone (Include area code)
Email Address:
Parish:
(Name, Pastor)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College or University
Name & Location of School Degree Major/Minor
Field of Study
Education Certification
(State) (Type) (Subject)
(Certification Number) (Date Issued)
(Copy must be attached with this application and original must be shown to potential employer)
Religious Education Certificate (if applicable)
(Diocese) (Date Issued)
Number of Religion Credits {Catholic College or University)
Personal Background
What is your religion? Catholic Non-Catholic
Are you a practicing Catholic? (“A practicing Catholic is one who participates in the Life of the Church by attending Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation, by receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist and by living a life that is in conformity with the Teachings of the Church”)
Is there a Church other than your home parish that we can contact for the purpose of a reference? If yes please name
If you are married, please state whether you are married in accordance with the laws of the Church. Yes No
If employment is offered, can you submit a birth certificate, social security card, certificate of US citizenship or other verification of your legal right to work in the United States? Yes No
If employment is offered, can you submit current (within one year) Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal History Record Information, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and an FBI Fingerprint Card?
Yes No
If employment is offered, can you submit your certificate for having attended the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Workshop?
Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (exclude minor traffic violations)
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Do you currently use illegal drugs?
Yes No
Except for vacation and holidays, how many work days were you late or absent during the past calendar?
Have you taken part in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Principals Program (Elementary Administrators’ Development Program)?
Yes No
If so, what year:
Who was the Office of Catholic Education Leader of the Program?
Employment Record
(Teaching, Administrative; List employment starting with present or most recent)
Name Address Position From/To
Were you ever discharged or requested to resign from any position you have ever held?
Yes No
If yes, state the reason:
List membership in Professional Organizations:
Personal References
(Who may be contacted to provide information concerning character and reputation?)
Name four people (not relatives) more than twenty-five years of age, of good standing in their communities, who have known you well for the past five years.
(Name) (Address) (City, State)
(Name) (Address) (City, State)
(Name) (Address) (City, State)
(Name) (Address) (City, State)
Please attach your response on a separate page to respond to the following inquires:
1. Please describe your Philosophy of Education.
2. How do you view your role as a Principal in a Catholic School?
3. How is this like or different from a teacher’s role?
4. How important do you consider your own Catholic attitudes and practices in your role as Principal?
5. What are your concepts of leadership and management?
6. What do you see as the relationship between school and parish?
Applicant:
Please read carefully before signing
I certify that the information submitted by me in this application, on my resume, and during any personal interview is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information provided in this application, on my resume or during any personal interview may result in the denial of my application or, if I am employed, discharge at any time. I agree that the representatives of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Secretary for Catholic Education, may contact my previous employers, neighbors, friends, associates, and/or government agencies in order to obtain information regarding my prior job performance or my qualifications for employment, including information concerning my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, employment background, and public record history. I release the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Secretary for Catholic Education and his representatives, as well as all parties contacted by them for any and all liability whatsoever concerning the information supplied to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Secretary for Catholic Education, and their representatives. My understanding of the above is indicated by my signature below.
Dated: Name:
(Please print)
Signature:
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