ARCHDIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY IN KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFIED PRINCIPAL APPLICATION
For each internship experience, list District, School and City, Grade/Level Position, Inclusive Dates, and Number of Teachers in the School.
For each teaching/administrative experience please list the Name of District, School and City, Grades or Subjects Taught, Inclusive Dates, and Number of Teachers in the School.
Experience Other Than Teaching
For each experience other than teaching please list the Name of Firm and Location, Type of Work, and Inclusive Dates.
References
Three professional references are required for employment: current pastors, superintendents, principals or supervisors who have firsthand knowledge of your spirituality/faithlife, personality, scholarship, professional ability, and parish involvement. While a current pastor reference is required, we recognize that in some circumstances, the pastor may not be able to provide such a reference in a timely fashion. In such cases, the pastor's designee or other parish leader would be acceptable. Provide Name, Position, and Telephone for each reference:
Principals in Catholic Schools are expected to understand the concept and accept the responsibility of leading the school in both the transmission of the teachings of the Catholic Church and faith formation of the members of the school community. Please describe your philosophy regarding: a. the purpose of Catholic Education; b. your reason for desiring a position as a principal in the Catholic Schools:
Because all staff in Catholic Schools are called to bear witness to Jesus in both their life and teaching, the Catholic Schools in Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas hire practicing members of the Roman Catholic Church, who are registered members and actively participate in the faith-life of their parishes through their gifts of time, talent and treasure. School leaders, i.e. Presidents of Secondary Schools and Principals of both secondary and elementary schools, must be practicing Catholics. Employees shall not be discriminated against in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (unless in conflict with Catholic moral teachings), age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. MINIMUM PREPARATION: A Master's Degree is required for placement in both the secondary and elementary schools. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: A degree certification/license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education is required. Applicant should communicate with the Director of Certification, State Department of Education, 120 E. 10th, Topeka, KS 66612, regarding state certification/licensure.
By filling in my name below, I affirm that the facts I have given on this employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application may be withdrawn or my employment may be terminated if I have given false or misleading information on this application or during my interview(s). I also understand that my employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from my background check and my successful completion of child protection training (Virtus) prior to the first contract day. By filling in my name below, I authorize the Archdiocese (School) to investigate all statements in the application, including contacting all references to seek job-related information about me to allow the Archdiocese (School) to make an employment decision. I release the Archdiocese (School) and all other persons and companies from liability for furnishing or obtaining such information. NOTE: If you are hired, you will be required to produce documents about your eligibility for employment in order to complete an I-9 Form.
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