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Support Staff Openings
Date of Posting: May 20, 2026
Paraprofessional Aide (A-1) at Northwestern High School in Life Skills Support (Gr. 6-12)
Position available 2026-2027 school year
Hours: 6.5 hours per day; 182 days per school year
Rate: $16.25 per hour to one year; $16.91 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor
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 is available by contacting the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit at 814-734-8411.
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: Until filled
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Date of Posting: May 20, 2026
Paraprofessional Aide (A-1) at Northwestern Middle School in Autistic Support
Position available 2026-2027 school year
Hours: 6.5 hours per day; 182 days per school year
Rate: $16.25 per hour to one year; $16.91 per hour after one year
Supervisor: Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor
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 is available by contacting the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit at 814-734-8411.
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: Until filled
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Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy: July 24, 2025-REMAINS UNFILLED AS OF 7.1.2026
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: July 8, 2026
Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach-Girls
Location: Athletic facilities as noted on the athletic schedule
Rate: As provided in the NWEA 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: July 15, 2026
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Date of Posting: July 8, 2026
Wrestling Timer
Location: Athletic facilities as noted on the athletic schedule
Rate: As provided in the NWEA 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: July 15, 2026
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Date of Posting: May 8, 2026
Middle School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (7th Grade)
Location: Athletic facilities as noted on the athletic schedule
Rate: As provided in the NWEA 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 14, 2026
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Date of Posting: April 7, 2026
High School Assistant Football Coach (2 positions-1 full and 1 half)
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 13, 2026
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Date of Posting: April 7, 2026
Middle School Assistant Football Coach (1/2 position)
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 13, 2026
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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