An Invitation to Apply for the Position of
Principal/Chief Administrative Officer
Bishop McCort Catholic High School
Johnstown, Pennsylvania TheThe PositionPosition TheThe CommunityCommunity The Bishop McCort Catholic High School Johnstown, Pennsylvania is located 75 miles east of Board of Trustees, Johnstown Pennsylvania, is Pittsburgh in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. The seeking a highly qualified, fully certified leader metropolitan statistical area population is approximately to serve as Principal and Chief Administrative 140,000 while the Cambria/Somerset County region has about Officer. The Board wishes to have the success- 220,000 residents. Bishop McCort Catholic High School is ful candidate assume the responsibilities of the situated in the City of Johnstown, southern Cambria County, position in 2014. and draws from a four county region for students (Cambria, McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Somerset, Indiana, and Westmoreland). Recruitment and Development, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for The Bishop McCort campus sits adjacent to the Conemaugh outstanding candidates. They will assist the Health System’s Memorial Medical Center and central Board of Trustees in identifying and screening offices. Conemaugh is the largest regional employer with the candidates. approximately 4500 employees. Other leading employers in the Qualifications: region include Concurrent Technologies Corporation, DRS Technologies, Kongsberg Defense, Martin-Baker America, Must be a practicing Catholic in good Lockheed Martin Aeroparts, Crown American Hotels, standing who can serve as a model of Johnstown Wire Technologies, Gautier Steel, JWF Industries, integrity, moral courage and meaningful and numerous leading edge manufacturing, IT, and service spirituality to students, families and companies. community. High energy leader with dynamic vision of Johnstown is a regional hub for medical, educational, Catholic education who demonstrates a high retail and cultural amenities. State of the art healthcare level of interpersonal, collaborative, services, universities and colleges that cater to our future organizational, development and workforce, department store chains and specialty shops, and a administrative skill. plethora of outdoor recreation and cultural events, are trademarks of the Johnstown region. Trails, ski resorts, art Team leader/team player/team builder who centers, the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and numerous promotes excellence in academics, athletics, music and theatre venues offer entertainment throughout the fine arts, service and spirituality in a rigor- year. There is always something to do in Johnstown. ous high school environment with families and larger community. Educational partners to Bishop McCort include four Must have administrative experience in Catholic elementary schools along with post-secondary secondary education; experience with institutions University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; St. Francis business development also preferred. University, Mt. Aloysius College, and Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Secondary Principal Highlands Community College. The Cambria Rowe certification or Superintendent’s letter Business College is located on our street directly across from of eligibility required; MBA in business the Greater Johnstown High School facility. administration also preferred. Johnstown is home to the Johnstown Tomahawks, amateur hockey team; the AAABA national baseball tournament; the Sunnehanna Amateur golf tournament; Thunder in the Valley motorcycle rally, and close to all the excitement of the Pittsburgh teams: Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.
Johnstown is a family-oriented, safe, and affordable community where newcomers feel welcomed. Housing costs are lower than most other communities in the country allowing residents the opportunity to have more disposable income for education, recreation and culture.
TheThe DistrictDistrict The Bishop McCort Catholic High School is well known and well respected for a rigorous academic program, outstanding athletic teams and excellent fine arts programs.
Bishop McCort Catholic High School currently offers eight Advanced Placement (AP) courses and twenty-three Honors level courses. Several of these courses are also available for college credit at one of three accredited colleges/university. The science department has partnerships with Windber Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, and Trout in the Classroom, each of which enhances the rigorous science curriculum. The class of 2012 alone was awarded $8.2 million in post-secondary scholarships.
The Crusher athletic program is one of success and tradition, helping students to develop to their full potential. Over twenty varsity sports programs are available for students. The football program has produced six professional football players. The hockey, cheerleading, boys basketball, girls basketball, and baseball teams combined have earned twenty-nine state championships, most recently with the 2012 Class A state baseball title and the 2012 AA state cheerleading title. Currently Bishop McCort holds five district/conference championship titles and last year had state qualifiers from three sports.
The athletic program is further enhanced (as is the overall health and well-being of all of our students) by the 2010 addition of the $3 million Bach Wellness Center. This 14,436-square-foot building includes a weight room, a fitness area, and an auxiliary gymnasium available for use by all of the school's athletic teams.
In addition to our academic program and athletics, Bishop McCort also has a well-established fine arts program, including a range of art classes, theater arts, and music. The music department offers instruction in strings, orchestra, instrumental music, and vocals (including A cappella). The extra-curricular program offers the drama club which presents two annual productions each year including a fall play and a spring musical, both of which have consistently been performed to sold-out shows and feature the talents of many students. The art program features student artists who regularly showcase their artwork throughout the community.
BoardBoard ofof TrusteesTrustees The Board of Trustees consists of members of the Diocese as well as laymen and women. The Trustees hold regular scheduled meetings each academic year and operate under the following standing committees: Executive Committee, Governance and Nominating Committee, Academic and Faculty Affairs Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Finance Committee, Alumni Relations/Public Affairs and Communications Committee, Athletic Affairs Committee, Facilities and Campus Planning Committee, and Social Values and Responsibilities Committee.
Board of Trustees
Bishop Mark Bartchak Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
Executive Committee
Mark Pasquerilla, Chairman Pasquerilla Enterprises Jack Buchan, Vice-Chairman Interstate Insurance Management, Inc. Mike Price, Treasurer First Commonwealth Bank Lou Mihalko, Secretary Mihalko’s General Contracting Nicholas Antonazzo Retired Paul Helsel Phoenixx International LP Dan Hummel AmeriServ Financial Richard Kastelic, M.D. Richard Kastelic MD & Assoc, PC Joe Martella Martella’s Pharmacy Thomas McAneny McAneny Bros Father David Peles St. Benedict’s Linda Thomson JARI Father James Crookston St. John Gualbert Cathedral
Trustee Emeritus
Msgr. Thomas Mabon Retired Bishop McCort Catholic High School, as a Catholic secondary school, is committed to facilitating the development of each person’s spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual and physical self through prayer, challenging curriculum, service projects, clubs, sports, and example in order to become responsible, productive adults who will challenge the world to live the Gospel message.
Additional information about Bishop McCort Catholic High School is available at the school’s website: www.mccort.org APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE
All nominations, letters of application, Selection Time Line inquiries, credentials and copies of legal proof of administrative qualifications 1. Application deadline: should be addressed to: December 13, 2013 McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. 2. Finalists selected by: 7905 L St., Suite 310, January 7, 2014 Omaha, Nebraska 68127 3. Interviews with the Board Phone (402) 991-7031/(888) 375-4814 of Trustees: Fax (402) 991-7168 January 13 through Email: [email protected] January 24, 2014 Website: www.macnjake.com 4. Selection Date: An application for superintendent should include: January 27, 2014 A letter setting forth personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position A current résumé A completed application form (available from www.macnjake.com) A letter of reference from home parish pastor verifying applicant is a practicing Catholic in good standing Reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic transcripts from colleges/ universities indicating degree(s) Act 34 PA Criminal Background Check and Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance.
Candidates are asked to not contact board members directly. Any effort to do so may eliminate them from consideration. Names of applicants will be held in strict confidence whenever possible; however, McPherson & Jacobson complies with individual states’ Freedom of Information laws. In the final process, the board may visit the district where the candidate is employed, but will not proceed without