Employment Opportunities
Professional Staff-Four (4) ANTICIPATED openings.
Date of ANTICIPATED Posting: February 12, 2019
One (1) Mathematics Teacher at Northwestern Middle School
Required Certification: Mathematics 7-12 or Middle Level Mathematics 7-9 or Grades 4-8 (All Subjects 4-6, Mathematics 7-8)
Position Available: 2019-2020 school year
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and 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/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of certification, college transcripts, three letter of reference (less than a year old), Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years), recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Training Certificate, and Act 168 Disclosure Release forms to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. Forms are available for download below.
End of Posting: February 26, 2019
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Date of ANTICIPATED Posting: February 12, 2019
Special Note: This position may be filled by a long-term substitute for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year with the potential for permanent hire in the 2019-2020 school year.
One (1) Kindergarten Intervention Specialist at Northwestern Elementary School
Required Certification: Grades PK-4 or Elementary K-6 or Early Childhood N-3 AND Special Education PK-8 or Special Education N-12
Preferred Certification: Reading Specialist PK-12
Position Available: Immediately for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year and 2019-2020 school year(potential permanent placement)
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and 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/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of certification, college transcripts, three letter of reference (less than a year old), Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years), recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Training Certificate, and Act 168 Disclosure Release forms to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. Forms are available for download below.
End of Posting: February 26, 2019
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Date of ANTICIPATED Posting: February 12, 2019
One (1) Third Grade Teacher at Northwestern Elementary School
Required Certification: Grades PK-4 or Elementary K-6 or Early Childhood N-3
Position Available: 2019-2020 school year
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and 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/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of certification, college transcripts, three letter of reference (less than a year old), Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years), recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Training Certificate, and Act 168 Disclosure Release forms to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. Forms are available for download below.
End of Posting: February 26, 2019
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Date of Posting: January 23, 2019
STEM & Career Pathways Educator at Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School in Albion, PA is looking for a passionate, engaging, student-oriented teacher to be part of an exciting shift in our district's curriculum. Creative, "outside the box" thinking educators, preferably with experience in Career Education and STEM fields (coding, engineering, robotics, etc.) are ideal candidates. If you want to make a difference and help guide the lives of young adults, Northwestern High School is the place for you!
Certification(s) preferred but not limited to: Physics 7-12 (8470), Business, Computers, Information Technology (1603)
Position Available: 2019-2020 school year
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and 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/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of certification, college transcripts, three letter of reference (less than a year old), Praxis scores, student teacher evaluation (if graduated within the past two years), recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Training Certificate, and Act 168 Disclosure Release forms to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. Forms are available for download below.
End of Posting: February 28, 2019
Support Staff-Two (2) ANTICIPATED openings.
Date of Posting: February 15, 2019
Paraprofessional Aide (A-1) at Northwestern Elementary School
Hours: 6.5 hours per day; 181 days per school year
Rates: New Employee-$12.79 per hour; Current Employee-$13.39 per hour
Supervisor: Building Principal
Position Available Immediately
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidate must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Must pass (or have passed) the highly qualified Special Education testing under the Chapter 14 Regulations AND meet a rigorous standard of quality through a State or local assessment under ESSA
- Possess an associate's degree/two years of study from a post-secondary institution
Successful candidate must comply with all professional development requirements including First Aid, CPR and all levels of Handle with Care training.
Special Education Testing and Assessment Testing under ESSA is available by contacting Stephanie Hajec, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit at 814-734-8411
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume`(1-2 pages).
Outside Applicants: Submit a Support Staff 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/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts, three (3) references, recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Training Certificate, and Act 168 Disclosure Release forms to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. Forms are available for download below.
End of Posting: March 1, 2019
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Date of Posting: February 15, 2019
Paraprofessional Aide (A-1) at Northwestern Middle School
Hours: 6.5 hours per day; 181 days per school year
Rates: New Employee-$12.79 per hour; Current Employee-$13.39 per hour
Supervisor: Building Principal
Position Available Immediately
Benefits are as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidate must meet one (1) of the following requirements:
- Must pass (or have passed) the highly qualified Special Education testing under the Chapter 14 Regulations
- Possess an associate's degree/two years of study from a post-secondary institution
Successful candidate must comply with all professional development requirements including First Aid, CPR and all levels of Handle with Care training.
Special Education Testing and Assessment Testing under ESSA is available by contacting Stephanie Hajec, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit at 814-734-8411
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume`(1-2 pages).
Outside Applicants: Submit a Support Staff 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/Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report, Confidentiality Agreement, copy of high school diploma/GED, copy of trade school diploma/college degree with transcripts, three (3) references, recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Training Certificate, and Act 168 Disclosure Release forms to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401. Forms are available for download below.
End of Posting: March 1, 2019
Extra-Curricular-One (1) current opening.
Date of Posting: February 4, 2019
HS Assistant (JV) Volleyball Coach-Girls for the 2019-2020 school year
Location: Northwestern High School
Rate: As provided in the Professional Contract.
Current Employee: Send a letter of interest to the Superintendent's Office.
Outside Applicants: Submit a Coaching Application, a letter of interest and resume, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History 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, recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training certificate, and Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401.
End of Posting: February 15, 2019
Substitute Teachers
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 Kelly Educational Staffing, at (814) 350-2192. For more information on Kelly Educational Staffing, 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.
Substitute-Support Staff
Applicants must submit the following items:
General Application; Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance; FBI Fingerprint Clearance; Act 24 of 2011and Act 82 of 2012 Arrest/Conviction Report; Confidentiality Agreement; Copy of high school diploma or GED; Copy of trade school diploma or college degree with transcripts; 3 References (less than a year old); Recent TB tine test or PPD test; School Personnel Health Record; I-9 Form; and Act 168 Disclosure Release
Please be aware that all clearances must be less than five (5) years old to be considered for a position. All forms are available for download at the bottom of the page.
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 and Northwestern High School.
Please visit their website for more information, http://www.petersonspropmaint.com/employment 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
- FBI Fingerprint Check Application Procedures
- Fee is $22.60
- Please enter PA Department of Education Service Code 1KG6XN to register
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Procedures
- Fee is $13.00 when obtaining for employment purposes
- Request for Criminal Record Check Procedures
- Fee is $22.00 when obtaining for employment purposes
- Act 24 of 2011 Arrest Conviction Report Form
- PA Standard Teaching Application
- General Application for Employment
- Coaching Application
- Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
- School Personnel Health Record
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Application Checklist
- Act 168 Disclosure Release
- Act 126 Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training