Welcome to the Southern Columbia Area School District. The information provided below is to help acquaint you with the Southern Columbia Area School District and its schools. It may prompt further questions, which you may forward to the building principal, position supervisor or the District Office.

There are three schools in the District, which serve approximately 1,229 students. This includes one elementary school, and one middle school and one high school, which are both under one roof. The elementary school enrollment is approximately 455. The middle school enrollment is approximately 397, and high school enrollment is approximately 377.

DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES (Status: open - accepting applications.) Full-time position, available January 2024. Responsible for administering all aspects of the school district's food service program. Candidates must be knowledgeable in budgeting, purchasing, menu planning, meal preparation, serving, and health and safety standards. A Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition , food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, or business strongly preferred. Starting salary based on experience. Benefits per the Supervisory Staff Handbook to include PSERS retirement, healthcare, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above), and follow up by submitting a cover letter, resume, Non-instructional Application (link above), two (2) letters of reference, 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. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.)  Application deadline: November 14, 2023, or until position is filled .

ELEMENTARY SECRETARY (Status: open - accepting applications.)
Elementary Principal's Secretary (Secretary II), Full-time, 12-month position available immediately. (Benefits per the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement with healthcare/vision/dental/life insurance benefits, and PSERS retirement). $15/hour. Successful candidate will show evidence of excellent communication, technology, organizational, and human relations skills in a fast-paced office environment.  12-month position, but closely follows student schedule during the school year (includes holiday breaks, snow days, etc.).   Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above) and follow up by submitting: cover letter, Non-instructional application (link above), resume, current Acts 34, 114, 151 (if available) 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.  (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.) Application deadline: November 14, 2023, or until position is filled.

(2) FULL-TIME PARAPROFESSIONALS for SPECIAL EDUCATION (Status: open - accepting applications.) Positions available immediately. Associate's Degree or Highly Qualified equivalent (we will train). $11.75 per hour. Benefits per AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement to include healthcare/vision/dental/life insurance, and PSERS retirement. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above) and follow up by submitting: Non-instructional Application (link above), current Acts 34, 114, 151, and 168 clearances to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA  17820. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.)  Applications accepted until positions are filled.

(2) FULL-TIME PARAPROFESSIONALS for KINDERGARTEN (Status: open - accepting applications.) Positions available January 2, 2024. Associate's Degree or Highly Qualified equivalent (we will train). $11.75 per hour. Benefits per AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement to include healthcare/vision/dental/life insurance, and PSERS retirement. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above) and follow up by submitting: Non-instructional Application (link above), current Acts 34, 114, 151, and 168 clearances to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA  17820. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.)  Applications accepted until positions are filled.

PART-TIME 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. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.)  Applications accepted until positions are filled.

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. (Status: open, accepting applications.)
Full-time, 12-month position available immediately (Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan with healthcare/vision/dental/life insurance benefits, and PSERS retirement). Salary regionally competitive based on experience. Requirements: Master's degree, valid PA Director of Special Education certification required.  Knowledge of statutorily and regulatory special education requirements, knowledge of special education best practices, administrative/supervisory experience preferred. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above) and follow up by submitting: cover letter, resume, PA State Standard Teaching Application, transcripts, copy of certificate, and a minimum of 2 letters of professional reference to: Tresa Britch, Board Secretary, Southern Columbia Area SD, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA  17820. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.) Applications accepted until position is filled. 

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.

SUBSTITUTE SECRETARIES – $11.00/hour. Previous office experience preferred. Submit cover letter, resume, and 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, along with proof of a negative Tuberculin test would be required prior to first date of employment.) 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.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SECRETARY (Open: accepting applications.)
Full-time, 12-month position available immediately. (Benefits per the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement with healthcare/vision/dental/life insurance benefits, and PSERS retirement). $15/hour. Successful candidate will show evidence of excellent communication, technology, organizational, and human relations skills in a fast-paced office environment.  12-month position, but closely follows student schedule during the school year (includes holiday breaks, snow days, etc.).   Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above) and follow up by submitting: cover letter, Non-instructional application (link above), resume, current Acts 34, 114, 151 (if available) 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.  (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.) Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

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), and follow up by submitting: cover letter, PA Standard Teaching Application (link above), copy of certificate (if available), transcript showing proof of Bachelor's degree. Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168 clearances, and proof of negative Tuberculin test will be required prior to employment.  Contact Tresa Britch, Secretary to the Superintendent, at tbritch@scasd.us.  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. Please complete the online Employment Interest Form (link above) and follow up by submitting: 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.

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. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.)  Applications accepted until 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 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.

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. (The following documents would be required prior to employment and do not have to be included with your initial application to be considered for an open position:  Current Acts 34, 114, 151, clearances, Act 126 training certificate, School Personnel Health Report to include proof of negative Tuberculin test.)  Applications accepted until position is 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.

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 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.