Employment Opportunities
Human Resources
5.16.2023--Internship Opportunity--
School Psychologist Intern (1200 hours)
Must be out-of-state graduate student currently enrolled in a PA college or university or out-of-state graduate student enrolled in an out-of-state university school psychology program
Stipend will be $20,000 for 1200 hours
Required Qualifications:
1. Participating in an accredited School Psychology program
2. Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Chapter 14, Chapter 15 and Chapter 16 regulations
3. Proficiency with computer word processing, database, and interpretation assessment
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Meet all criteria for PA Department of Education Out of State Graduate Internship Program
2. Successful completion of school psychology practicum experience
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Job Goal: To facilitate optimal participation and achievement of all students in Northwestern School District in the Least Restrictive Environment within the general education curriculum as appropriate.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume` by mail to the Northwestern School District, Attn: Superintendent's Office, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or by email to glehman@nwsd.org or tclinger@nwsd.org.
Administrative Staff-No openings.
Confidential Personnel
Professional Staff Openings
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Date of Posting: May 16, 2023
English Language Arts Educator
Northwestern High School
Position available for the 2023-2024 school year
Required PA Certification(s): English 7-12
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and current resume`.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA State Police Request for Criminal Record Check, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record Information (FBI Fingerprint), PDE-6004 Arrest Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24 of 2011/Act 82 of 2012), copy of certification, transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years) 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 hire: recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, and Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Please note all clearances must be less than five years old.
Posting Ends: May 22, 2023
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Date of Posting: May 16, 2023
Life Skills Support Educator
Northwestern Elementary School
Position available for the 2023-2024 school year
Required PA Certification(s): Special Education PK-8 or Special Education N-12 required AND one of the following Grades PK-4, Grades 4-8, Early Childhood N-3, or Elementary K-6
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and current resume`.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume`, Act 34 PA State Police Request for Criminal Record Check, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record Information (FBI Fingerprint), PDE-6004 Arrest Conviction Report and Certification Form (Act 24 of 2011/Act 82 of 2012), copy of certification, transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years) 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 hire: recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, and Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Please note all clearances must be less than five years old.
Posting Ends: May 22, 2023
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Date of Posting: February 23, 2023---STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS---
Music Educator
Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle/High School (one position)
Position available for the 2023-2024 school year
Required PA Certification(s): Music Education PK-12
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and current resume`.
Outside Applicants: Submit a PA Standard Teaching Application, a letter of interest, resume, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Act 24 of 2011 and Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of certification, transcripts, three references (less than a year old), Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years), and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure form to the Superintendent’s Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. The following items will be requested upon hire: recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, and Act 126 Training Certificate. Please note all clearances must be less than five years old.
Posting Ends: March 1, 2023/Deadline to apply has been extended to May 15, 2023
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Support Staff Openings
Extra-Curricular Openings
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Date of Posting: May 16, 2023
Technology Facilitator for 2023-2024SY
Northwestsern High School
Rate: As provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Send a letter of interest to the Superintendent’s Office and/or building princpal.
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, 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 Posting: May 22, 2023
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Date of Posting: May 1, 2023
2023-2024SY
Middle School Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach (7th Grade)
Level: Middle School gym and other facilities as outlined in the fall sports schedule
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 State Police Criminal Record Check, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History 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 (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 Posting: May 5, 2023
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Date of Posting: April 18, 2023
Student Council Advisor for 2023-2024SY
Level: Middle 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 Coaching Application (listed below as General Application for Employment), a letter of interest, Act 34 PA State Police Criminal Record Check, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History 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 (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 Posting: April 24, 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