Employment Opportunities
Confidential or Non-Bargaining Unit Staff Positions
Date of Posting: September 10, 2025
Tutor(s) at Northwestern Middle School
Middle School: Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable in all subject areas, with a strong concentration in math and science, specifically Algebra I.
Salary with no benefits will be determined by the Board of Directors
(2023-2024 rate was $15.00 per hour)
Hours: 35 hours per week, building level Principals will set daily schedule with candidate upon hire
Applicants: Please submit the following documents to the Superintendent's Office at 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or via email to tclinger@nwsd.org.
General Application for Employment
Letter of interest and resume`
Clearances
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
Copy of diploma or transcripts
Three (3) reference letters less than a year old
Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release For
The following items will also be requested upon hire: recent TB test, School Personnel Health Record, I-9 form, and Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
Professional Staff Openings
Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy: February 20, 2026
Agriculture Education Educator at Northwestern High School
Position available beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
PA Certification(s): Agriculture PK-12
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`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of valid PA Teaching Certificate, college transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, copy of Praxis/PECT 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 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting: February 20, 2026
Learning Support Educator at Northwestern High School
Position available beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
PA Certification(s): Special Education PK-12
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`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of valid PA Teaching Certificate, college transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, copy of Praxis/PECT 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 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting: February 20, 2026
Social Studies Educator at Northwestern Middle School
Position available beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
PA Certification(s): Elementary K-6 or Mid-Level Social Studies 6-9 or Social Studies 7-12
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`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of valid PA Teaching Certificate, college transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, copy of Praxis/PECT 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 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting: February 20, 2026
Fourth Grade Learning Support Educator/Intervention Specialist at Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
PA Certification(s): Grades PK-4 or Elementary K-6 AND Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8
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`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of valid PA Teaching Certificate, college transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, copy of Praxis/PECT 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 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting: February 20, 2026
Third Grade Educator at Springfield Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
PA Certification(s): Grades PK-4 or Elementary K-6
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`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of valid PA Teaching Certificate, college transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, copy of Praxis/PECT 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 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy: February 20, 2026
Long-Term Substitute for K-2 Learning Support Educator/Intervention Specialist at Northwestern Elementary
Position available beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
PA Certification(s): Grades PK-4 or Elementary K-6 or Early Childhood N-3 AND Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-12
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`, Act 34 PA Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 PA Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint Clearance, PDE-6004 Arrest/Conviction Report form, copy of valid PA Teaching Certificate, college transcripts, three (3) references less than a year old, copy of Praxis/PECT 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 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Support Staff Openings
Date of Posting: February 20, 2026
Clerk (C-2) at Northwestern Elementary
Position available 2026-2027 school year
Hours: 1,425 hours per school year; 7.5 hours per day
Rate: $17.01 per hour to one year; $17.71 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Building Principal
Post-secondary training and/or previous school secretary experience is a plus
Ideal candidate will possess experience with student information systems, strong communication skills, and general clerical knowledge
Benefits are as provided in the NWESP Collective Bargaining Agreement
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` 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: February 26, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy: December 23, 2025
Cafeteria Aide at Springfield Elementary
Position available immediately
Hours: 2.5 hours per day; 182 days per school year
Rate: $15.48 per hour to one year; $16.10 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Food Service Manager and Building Principal
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` 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:January 8, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy: December 23, 2025
Breakfast Aide at Springfield Elementary
Position available immediately
Hours: 2.0 hours per day; 180 days per school year, maximum
Rate: $15.51 per hour to one year; $16.19 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Food Service Manager and Building Principal
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` 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:January 8, 2026 or until filled
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Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy: July 24, 2025
District Cafeteria Floater
Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
Location: Districtwide (any building as needed)
Hours: Four (4) hours per day, minimum; 182 days per school year, maximum
Rate: $15.48-$16.60 per hour, rate will be determined based on daily assignment (Cook, Cafeteria Aide, Breakfast Aide, etc.), as outlined in the NWESP Collective Bargaining Agreement, Appendices C-E.
Supervisor: Head Cook/Food Service Manager
Current Employee: Submit a letter of interest and resume` 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: August 1, 2025 or until filled
Extra-Curricular Openings
Date of Posting: September 12, 2025
Basketball Cheer Advisor
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: September 18, 2025
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Date of Posting: September 12, 2025
Wrestling Cheer Advisor
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: September 18, 2025
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Employment 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 $24.95
Northwest Tri-County IU5 is now an Enroll Your Own fingerprint service. You will complete the IU5 Scheduling Process first.
Once scheduled with the IU, you must still register through Identogo. Use the PA Department of Education Service Code 1KG6XN to register
Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) Procedure
Fee is $13.00; must be obtained for employment purposes
Employment Forms
Sub-Contracted Services
Custodial Services through Peterson's Property Maintenance
Bus Transportation Services through Krise Transportation, Inc.-Type Northwestern in search bar
Substitute Teachers (Certified & Emergency Certified) through ESS NWSD utilizes substitute teachers in all certification areas from candidates with a PA teaching certificate. If you do not have a teaching certificate but have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, you may be eligible to become an emergency certified substitute teacher. You will need proof of your bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
Our contact is Matthew Briggs
Email is mbriggs@ess.com
Phone 814-569-8462
Substitute Support Staff (Cafeteria, Classroom Aide, Clerk, Secretary) through ESS
AmeriCorps National Service Opportunities
Please visit the website for more information.
We are currently accepting applicaitons for the 2025-2026 school year at Northwestern High School and Northwestern Middle School. Click here for the application, https://keystonesmiles.bamboohr.com/careers/220