Employment Opportunities
Human Resources
Administrative Staff-No openings.
Confidential Personnel
Date of Posting: December 6, 2022
Anticipated Opening for Pandemic Coordinator/Community Health Worker
Contracted position available for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year (position will sunset on June 30, 2023)
The Pandemic Coordinator/Community Health Worker will work primarily within the NWSD community related to priority public health issues/topics. The individual will work closely with the district administration, public health experts, medical experts, and other agencies to improve school community health and well-being.
Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree or higher in health or community services field is preferred.
Two (2) years of experience working in a health or community services field
Reliable transportation and verifiable good driving record
Ability to be employed by a PA school entity inclusive of all applicable clearances
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite application
Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Salary and benefits will be determined by the Northwestern School District Board of Directors
Schedule will be determined as needed by district administration
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, copy of high school diploma/GED and/or trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts, three (3) reference letters, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon job offer/hire: recent TB tine test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 24 of 2011/Act/82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report Form and Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certificate.
End of Posting: December 16, 2022
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Date of Posting: July 20, 2022
Anticipated Opening for Mental Health Preventionist
The Northwestern School District is seeking a Mental Health Preventionist to work with students who have mental health/behavioral issues. This 205-day position will be available beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, with future years contingent upon funding availability.
The chosen candidate will focus their efforts on the following:
Work directly and aggressively with identified students to adopt behaviors that substantially increase their academic performance
Promote positive behavioral interventions in which “at risk” students thrive
Provide individual and/or group therapy for at-risk youth
Act as a liaison between the school and various community/governmental agencies, in order to provide services to students and their families
Consult with professional staff and maintain appropriate records, following district procedures.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a four-year degree with expertise working with at-risk and/or behaviorally challenged students. A Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field is preferred. Applicants must also possess all required clearances for public school employment.
Qualified and interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume and three recommendation letters to the Northwestern School District, Attn: Mr. Gregory J. Lehman, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401, by July 27, 2022
Professional Staff Openings-No openings.
Support Staff Openings
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Date of Posting: December 2, 2022
Cafeteria Aide (C-3)
Springfield Elementary
Hours: 2.5 hours per day
Days: 180 days per school year, maximum; contingent upon student participation
Rate: $14.25 per hour to one year/$14.82 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Food Service Director
Position available immediately
Benefits are provided as in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume (1-2 pages) to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, copy of high school diploma/GED and/or trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts, three (3) reference letters, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon job offer/hire: recent TB tine test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 24 of 2011/Act/82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report Form and Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certificate.
End of Posting: December 8, 2022
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Date of Posting: December 2, 2022
Cafeteria Aide (C-3) Breakfast Aide
Springfield Elementary
Hours: 1.5 hours per day
Days: 180 days per school year, maximum; contingent upon student participation
Rate: $14.28 per hour to one year/$14.90 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Food Service Director
Position available immediately
Benefits are provided as in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume (1-2 pages) to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, copy of high school diploma/GED and/or trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts, three (3) reference letters, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon job offer/hire: recent TB tine test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 24 of 2011/Act/82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report Form and Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certificate.
End of Posting: December 8, 2022
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Date of Posting: August 19, 2022
Cafeteria Aide (C-3) Breakfast Aide
Northwestern High School
Hours: 1.5 hours per day
Days: 180 days per school year, maximum; contingent upon student participation
Rate: $14.28 per hour to one year/$14.90 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Food Service Director
Position available immediately
Benefits are provided as in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume (1-2 pages) to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, copy of high school diploma/GED and/or trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts, three (3) reference letters, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon job offer/hire: recent TB tine test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 24 of 2011/Act/82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report Form and Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certificate.
End of Posting: August 26, 2022
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Extra-Curricular Openings
***STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AS OF 1.31.2023!
Date of Posting: January 3, 2023
Position(s): Head Football Coach for the 2023-2024SY
Location: High School
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Send a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Act 24 of 2011/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (iff applicable), three (3) references, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon job offer/hire: recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, and Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certificate. All forms can be downloaded below.
End of Posting: January 9, 2023
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Date of Posting: January 6, 2023
Position(s): Middle School Assistant Boys' & Girls' Track Coach for Spring 2023
Location: Middle School and other locations as scheduled
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Send a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Act 24 of 2011/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (iff applicable), three (3) references, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon job offer/hire: recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, and Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Certificate. All forms can be downloaded below.
End of Posting: January 13, 2023
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Annual Tutor Posting - No current openings.
Substitute Teachers (CONTINUOUS OPENINGS)-Daily Rate is $125.00 per day
Certified Day-to-Day Teacher and Emergency Certified Substitutes
If you are interested in working as a substitute teacher for Northwestern School District, please contact ESS Northeast LLC, at (814)-569-8462 or email Matthew Briggs at mbriggs@ESS.com.
For more information about ESS, please see the link below to their website.
The Northwestern School District utilizes substitute teachers in all certification areas from candidates with a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. If you do not have a teaching certificate but have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, you may be eligible to be an emergency certified substitute teacher. You will need proof of a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
Who is ESS? Find out more by clicking here, ess.com/about/who-we-are/
Substitute-Support Staff (CONTINUOUS OPENINGS)-Rate Increased to $10.00 per hour (eff. 10/19/21)
If you are interested in working as a substitute support staff employee for Northwestern School District, please contact ESS Northeast LLC, at (814)-569-8462 or email Matthew Briggs at mbriggs@ESS.com.
For more information about ESS, please see the link below to their website.
Who is ESS? Find out more by clicking here, ess.com/about/who-we-are/
AmeriCorps National Service Opportunities
Please visit the website for more information, https://www.smilesamericorps.org/.
Custodial Services
Custodial services are subcontracted through Peterson's Property Maintenance for Northwestern Elementary, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School and Springfield Elementary.
Please visit their website for more information, Peterson's Property Maintenance OR visit Indeed at the following link https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=part+time+cleaner&jk=888cb0d2ba1d4a78&_ga=2.215339669.383095549.1531745526-103154041.1530896836
Employment Forms & Clearance Procedures
Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34) Procedure
Fee is $22.00; must be obtained for employment purposes
Federal Criminal History Record Information (Act 114-FBI Fingerprint) Procedure
Fee is $25.25 as of August 1, 2022
Please enter PA Department of Education Service Code 1KG6XN to register
Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit is now an Enroll Your Own fingerprint service. Please follow the instructions detailed in their IU5 Scheduling Process document. You will still need the service code listed in the previous bullet.
Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) Procedure
Fee is $13.00; must be obtained for employment purposes
PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24 of 2011 & Act 82 of 2012)
I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification) and I-9 Form Instructions