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If you are interested in any of the employment opportunities posted below, please complete the

Employment Interest Form, and follow up by submitting the required application materials specified in the posting below.

If you have previously submitted a random application when there were no positions advertised or posted, your application will not automatically be pulled and considered. Please submit a new application packet for the specific position to the attention of Tresa Britch, Board Secretary; Southern Columbia Area School District, 800 Southern Drive; Catawissa, PA 17820. (All applications should be submitted to this address unless otherwise indicated.)

PA Standard Teaching Application  (Use if applying for any Teaching position - including Substitute Teaching)

Non-Instructional Application   (Use if applying for Paraprofessional, Clerical, Custodian, Maintenance, Cafeteria, etc.)

Athletic Application  (Use if applying for any Coaching position)

Clearances (Acts 34, 114 & 151)

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (This form must be submitted with any application for employment. One form must be submitted for your current employer(s) regardless of type of work, and one form must be submitted for any previous employment that were school entities and/or where the applicant had direct contact with children.) Complete Section 1 only.

Declaration of Relationship (This form must be completed when applying for any full- or part-time position)

EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK (Required for all employees prior to employment)

• 403(b) Tax Sheltered Account Program

• 403 (b) Tax Sheltered Account Program Sign-Off Form

• W-4 (2023)

• EIT

• LST Exemption Certificate (2023)

• Form I-9

• Acceptable Use Policy Sign-Off Form

Important

• Submit all applications to: Tresa Britch – Board Secretary, Southern Columbia Area School District, 800 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820 (unless otherwise indicated).

• Submit required Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release(s) with all applications (complete Section 1 only).

• Negative Tuberculosis test administered within the past three (3) months and Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances are required prior to employment for all positions.

The Southern Columbia Area School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT/LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER
Full-time position available immediately.  Applicants should have a demonstrated capacity of teaching diverse learners. Applicants should be committed to the success of all students and should understand special education legislation, regulations and procedures to deliver individual instruction to meet the academic, emotional, functional, and behavioral needs of students.  Submit standard PA Teaching Application, copies of certificate, transcripts, Acts 34, 114, 115 and 168 clearances, and 2 letters of professional reference to:  Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, Southern Columbia Area School District, 800 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA  17820. Application deadline: Tuesday, March 8, 2023.

SECRETARY TO THE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Available July 1, 2023. Successful candidate will show evidence of excellent communication, technology, organizational, and human relations skills in a fast-paced office environment.  Hourly rate according to AFSCME contract based on experience. PSERS retirement, healthcare, vision, dental and life insurance.  12-month position, but closely follows student schedule during the school year (includes holiday breaks, snow days, etc.).   Submit application, resume, current Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, and a minimum of 2 letters of professional reference to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, Southern Columbia Area SD, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA  17820.  Application deadline:  Tuesday, March 8, 2023

ASSISTANT HEAD COOK - HIGH SCHOOL
Position available immediately. Full-time, 7 hours/day, school year position (summers off). Shift is 6:45 AM to 1:45 PM daily (with some flexibility). $11 per hour, with PSERS retirement, healthcare, vision, dental and life insurance benefits. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by submitting a Non-instructional Application (link above), Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, proof of negative Tuberculosis test to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary at the address listed above.  Contact Tresa Britch, Board Secretary/Secretary to the Superintendent, at 570-356-3509 or tbritch@scasd.us for more information.  Application deadline: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, but applications will be accepted until position is filled if necessary.

FULL-TIME 1ST SHIFT CUSTODIAN
Full-time, 8 hours/day, 12-month position available immediately, with healthcare/vision/dental benefits and PSERS retirement. $13/hour. Must be self-motivated, have ability to perform custodial and minor maintenance duties, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by submitting a Non-instructional Application (link above), Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, proof of negative Tuberculosis test to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary at the address listed above.  Contact Tresa Britch, Board Secretary/Secretary to the Superintendent, at 570-356-3509 or tbritch@scasd.us for more information.  Applications accepted until position is filled.

CAFETERIA CUSTODIAN
Full-time, 8 hours/day, 12-month position available immediately, with healthcare/vision/dental benefits and PSERS retirement. $13/hour. Must be able to handle cafeteria tables, and lift up to 40 lbs. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by submitting a Non-instructional Application (link above), Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, proof of negative Tuberculosis test to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary at the address listed above.  Contact Tresa Britch, Board Secretary/Secretary to the Superintendent, at 570-356-3509 or tbritch@scasd.us for more information.  Applications accepted until position is filled.

MEGA SUB
Position available immediately. Schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. $120 per day. Mega Sub is responsible for monitoring one to multiple classes in a large group setting. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by submitting a PA Standard Teaching Application (link above), Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, proof of negative Tuberculosis test to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary at the address listed above.  Contact Tresa Britch, Board Secretary/Secretary to the Superintendent, at 570-356-3509 or tbritch@scasd.us for more information.  Applications accepted until position is filled.

(1) PART-TIME SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Part-time position available immediately. Must have Associate’s Degree or Highly Qualified Equivalent (District will train). Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by sending a Non-Instructional Application, Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances (see links above). Applications accepted until position is filled.

4-HOUR CAFETERIA WORKERS
Positions available immediately.  Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by submitting a Non-instructional Application (link above), Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, proof of negative Tuberculosis test to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary at the address listed above.  Contact Tresa Britch, Board Secretary/Secretary to the Superintendent, at 570-356-3509 or tbritch@scasd.us for more information.  Applications accepted until positions are filled.

SUBSTITUTE NURSES - Substitute Nurses to serve as day-to-day substitutes as needed for the building nurses. Must have RN or LPN license. Submit resume, Non-instructional Application (above), copy of nursing license, proof of negative TB test, Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

EVENT STAFF – Event Staff to assist with parking and crowd control for athletic and other events. $50 per football game. $30 all other events. Submit Non-instructional Application (above), Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

EXCLUSIVE SUBSTITUTES
Exclusive Substitutes will commit to working a minimum of 70 days to a maximum of 140 days in the Southern Columbia Area School District .  Each Exclusive Substitute will work based on a predetermined schedule at a rate of $120 per day.  Pennsylvania Teaching certification required for the level where the substitute will be working.  Guest Teacher emergency permits also acceptable. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above). Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, proof of certificate/emergency permit, and proof of negative Tuberculin test will be required prior to employment.  Contact Tresa Britch, Secretary to the Superintendent, at tbritch@scasd.us.  Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER. Part-time position. $13/hour. Duties include grass mowing, grounds maintenance, snow removal and athletic field maintenance. Submit resume, Non-Instructional Application (see link above) including references; Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, Southern Columbia Area SD, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA 17820. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

DAY-TO-DAY SUBSTITUTE CLASSROOM TEACHERS- primarily grades K-8. Provide classroom management and carry out lesson plans left by the teacher and fill-in for the day to day activities of the classroom teacher. Positions pay is $100.00 per day. Job Requirements: PDE Certification preferred but not required; Minimum: BA/BS degree in any discipline; PA Department of Education Clearances (Criminal Check, Fingerprints, Child Abuse);College education majors with 60 credits are also eligible to apply. Submit cover letter, resume, PA Standard Teaching Application, transcripts/certificate, and clearances (Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168) to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, Southern Columbia Area SD, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA 17820. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS – $8.00/hour . Submit Non-Instructional application including references and Act 168 form(s) (see links above) , copies of Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances (If you do not have current clearances at the time of application, please submit your application without the clearances. Clearances would be required prior to first date of employment.) Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAL WORKERS – $7.25/hour (plus shift differential). Submit Non-Instructional application including references and Act 168 form(s) (see links above), copies of Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances (If you do not have current clearances at the time of application, please submit your application without the clearances. Clearances would be required prior to first date of employment.) Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUBSTITUTE CAFETERIA WORKERS – Substitute Cafeteria Workers – $7.51/hour. Submit Non-Instructional application including references and Act 168 form(s) (see links above) , copies of Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances (If you do not have current clearances at the time of application, please submit your application without the clearances. Clearances would be required prior to first date of employment.) Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. (Contact Kathy Holleran, Food Services Director, at 570-356-3505 or kholleran@scasd.us if you have questions regarding Cafeteria positions.) Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION AIDES – to assist with the transportation of special needs students on an as needed basis. Must have ability to maintain discipline and assist driver with students’ needs. Hours of employment will vary, but will coincide with various morning and/or afternoon bus and/or van runs – $7.50/hour. (For questions regarding the Transportation Aide positions, please contact Jennifer Snyder, Director of Special Education, at 570-356-3510 jsnyder@scasd.us). Submit Non-Instructional Application (above), Acts 34, 114 and 151. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.