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Confidential Staff Openings
Confidential Staff Openings
Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
Part-Time School Police Officer
Position available immediately for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
Qualification:
Act 120 Municipal Police Training or equivalent preferred
Act 67 NASRO or equivalent training preferred
Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training
All PA required clearances (Act 34 PA State Police Request for Criminal Records Check, Act 151 DHS Child Abuse History Clearance, Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record Information)
The confidential employee position will be contracted for days and duties as designated or assigned by the Superintendent and School Safety and Security Coordinator. Salary will be determined by the Board of School Directors upon hire.
Candidate must:
Possess strong social skills to build mutually respected relationships with administration, faculty, staff, students, parents and community
Be educationally focused
Be able to develop a strong working relationship with the Pennsylvania State Police
Candidate must also have or be willing to obtain required training for Act 126 (mandatory reporting) and process disclosures for Act 168 and Act 24, ALICE training is preferred.
Resumes and applications will be accepted until March 26, 2025. Please submit a resume`, letter of interest, General Application for Employment, and any clearances/certifications that you currently hold to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org or glehman@nwsd.org.
Professional Staff Openings
Professional Staff Openings
Date of Posting: April 29, 2025
Anticipated Vacancy for Third Grade Intervention Specialist
Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Grades PK-4 AND Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8
Additional Certification(s) Preferred: Reading Specialist PK-12
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Date of Posting: April 29, 2025
Anticipated Vacancy for Second Grade Educator
Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Grades PK-4 or Early Childhood N-3
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Date of Posting: March 31, 2025
Extended School Year Instructors
Required Certification(s): Special Education PK-8 or Special Education PK-12
Position(s) available (see note below regarding fulfillment):
Potentially five (5) positions
Fulfillment of positions contingent upon student enrollment
Schedule: 8:00AM-12:00PM sessions Monday through Thursday of each week for three (3) weeks
Week 1: July 7-10, 2025
Week 2: July 14-17, 2025
Week 3: July 21-24, 2025
Salary will be Tier III-$38.75 per hour as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: April 4, 2025
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
Speech & Language Therapist
Northwestern Elementary/Northwestern Middle School
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Special Education - Speech and Language Impaired PK-12 (9265) required
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
Fifth Grade Educator
Springfield Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Grades 4-8
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
Kindergarten Educator
Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Grades PK-4 or Early Childhood N-3
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
First Grade Educator
Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Grades PK-4 or Early Childhood N-3
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
Fourth Grade Educator
Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Grades Pk-4 or Grades 4-8
Salary and benefits provided as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, copy of PA Teaching Certificate, three (3) letters of recommendation, Student Teaching Evaluation (only if a recent college graduate), copy of transcripts, copy of PECT report, 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, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: Until filled
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Support Staff Openings
Support Staff Openings
Date of Posting: March 31, 2025
Extended School Year Support Staff
Position(s) Available (see note below regarding fulfillment):
Four (4) Classroom Paraprofessionals
Fulfilllment of Positions Contingent upon Student Enrollment
Program Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of each week for three (3) weeks
Week 1: July 7-10, 2025
Week 2: July 14-17, 2025
Week 3: July 21-24, 2025
Salary will be an hourly rate as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a Genearal Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, college transcripts if applicable, three (3) references less than a year old, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Posting: April 4, 2025 of Posting: April 4, 2025
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Extra-Curricular Openings
Extra-Curricular Openings
Date of Posting: April 28, 2025
Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for 2025-2026 School Year
Location: Athletic facilities as noted in the schedule
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Internal Posting: May 2, 2025
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Date of Posting: April 23, 2025
Middle School Assistant Football Coach for 2025-2026 School Year
2 positions available
Location: Athletic facilities as noted in the schedule
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Internal Posting: April 29, 2025
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Date of Posting: March 31, 2025
Freshman Class Advisor for 2025-2026SY
Location: High School
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Internal Posting: April 4, 2025
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
High School Assistant Football Coach for 2025-2026 School Year
2.5 positions available
Location: Athletic facilities as noted in the schedule
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Internal Posting: March 19, 2025
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
High School Drama Club Advisor
Location: High School
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Internal Posting: March 19, 2025
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Date of Posting: March 11, 2025
High School Yearkbook Advisor
Location: High School
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org. 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.
End of Internal Posting: March 19, 2025
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Date of Posting: February 3, 2025
Middle School Cross Country Coach
Location: Athletic facilities as noted in the schedule
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office and/or building principal.
Outside Applicants: Submit a General Application for Employment, a letter of interest, resume`, 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, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts (if 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.
End of Internal Posting: February 7, 2025
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Annual Tutor Posting - No current openings.
Annual Tutor Posting - No current openings.
Substitute Teachers (CONTINUOUS OPENINGS)-Daily Rate is $125.00 per day
Substitute Teachers (CONTINUOUS OPENINGS)-Daily Rate is $125.00 per day
Certified Day-to-Day Teacher and Emergency Certified Substitutes
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 $14.00 per hour (eff. 10/17/2023)
Substitute-Support Staff (CONTINUOUS OPENINGS)-Rate Increased to $14.00 per hour (eff. 10/17/2023)
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
AmeriCorps National Service Opportunities
Please visit the website for more information, https://www.smilesamericorps.org/.
Custodial Services
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 (bulleted and bolded items are live links if you hover over them)
Employment Forms & Clearance Procedures (bulleted and bolded items are live links if you hover over them)
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 $26.20 as of June 15, 2024
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
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