From School Leader News, MAY 2, 2008

Updated: May 9, 2008

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CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Director of Vocational Education. Perm. 12-month position effective Summer 2008. Possess Vocational Administrative Dir. cert.; strong vocational education leader with effective skills in human relations, communications, curriculum, professional development, student discipline, and fiscal planning. Salary negotiable based on exp. Send letter of interest, detailed resume, three current reference letters, copies of certs, college transcripts, Acts 34, 151, and 114 clearances, and any other pertinent information to LaVonda Runk, JOC Secretary, Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center, PO Box E, Mill Creek, PA 17060. Position will be open until a successful candidate is selected. EOE    

Assistant Superintendent/Assistant to the Superintendent – Kiski Area SD. 12-month position, available July 1 or sooner. Requirements: strong leadership, effective management, knowledge of human resources, maintenance of records and annual state reports including child accounting; familiar with daily operation of both elem. and sec. buildings. Letter of eligibility required, doctorate preferred. Prin. and/or central office administration exp. Send letter of interest, resume, transcripts, clearances and three reference letters to Dr. John M. Meighan, Supt., Kiski Area SD, 200 Poplar St., Vandergrift PA 15690. Deadline May 23.      

Assistant Superintendent — 08-I, Southern Lehigh SD. Position available for the 2008-09 school yr. Requirements: letter of eligibility, Master’s degree, Admin. exp. at various levels; exp. in curriculum planning, data analysis, staff supervision, policy, technology initiatives, and grants desired; excellent communications, mentoring and team work skills required; central office exp preferred Send Admin application (www.slsd.org) copy of valid PA letter of eligibility, transcripts, resume, Act 34, 151 and FBI fingerprint clearances and min. four recommendation letters to Bill Kennedy, HR Administrator, Southern Lehigh SD, 5775 Main St., Center Valley, PA 18034. Deadline May 16. EOE    

PRINCIPALS

Assistant Elementary Principal. Search re-opened. Previous applicants need not resubmit information. Perm. 12-month position available immediately. Knowledge of instructional practices, curriculum, assessment, teacher supv. and eval., and tech. skills required. Send letter of interest, resume, application, cert., transcripts, Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances to Dr. Thomas R. Hensley, Supt., Southern York County SD, PO Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327-0128. Deadline May 16.

Elementary Principal. Available 2008-09 school yr. Valid PA Prin. K-12 cert. required. Supv. of Special Ed. cert. and/or five yrs special ed. teaching exp. preferred. Additional requirements: knowledge of standards-driven curriculum, assessment, instruction, and staff development; leadership experience in supervision and evaluation, budget, and school management; strong interpersonal, written communication, problem solving, and technology skills. Send PA application, letter of interest, current resume, certs, college transcripts, current Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances and min. of three recommendation letters. Send the above application credentials to Richard B. Emerick, Asst. Supt., Corry Area SD Education Center, One Plastics Rd., Corry, PA 16407-2054. Deadline May 16.

Secondary Principal. Full-time, 12-month position available July 1. Enrollment approx. 700. Sec. Prin. cert. required. Send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, transcripts, cert., recommendations and Acts 34, 151, and 114 (FBI) clearances to Robert M. Jurbala, Supt., Lackawanna Trail SD, PO Box 85, Factoryville, PA 18419. Deadline May 16. EOE     

Middle School Assistant Principal. 12-month position begins July. Enrollment 435 students; grades 6-8. located in rural Lancaster County. PVSD is committed to excellence and strongly supported by the community. Visit www.pvsd.k12.pa.us and open Job Opportunities for information on required credentials. Send credentials to Dr. Patrick Hallock, Pequea Valley SD at the address provided.  

High School Principal. Anticipated perm. 12-month position available July 1. Enrollment 500; grades 9-12. Requirements: PA sec. print. cert.; strong instructional leadership, interpersonal, communication, and leaderships skills. Send cover letter, resume, transcripts, PA standard application, current (within one yr.) Acts 34, 151 and 114 (FBI Fingerprinting) clearances, and cert. to Supt., Wilmington Area SD, 300 Wood St., New Wilmington, PA 16142. Deadline May 22. EOE   

High School Principal. Perm. 12-month position available July 1. Enrollment 1,085; grades 9-12. Responsible for instructional leadership, overall mgmt. and supervision of building. Requirements: sec. prin. cert.; excellent leadership communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Send all credentials, clearances, three letters of reference to Dr. Kelly Harbaugh, Palmyra HS, 1125 Park Dr., Palmyra, PA 17078. Deadline May 9. EOE   

Assistant Elementary Principal. Grades K-3. Instructional leader with strong expertise and background in primary grades required. Send cover letter, resume, PA teaching application, transcripts, three letters of reference, administrative cert. and Acts 34, 151 and FBI clearances to Dr. Patricia B. Sanker, South Middleton SD, 4 Forge Rd., Boiling Springs, PA 17007.     

Elementary Principal. 12-month position 2008-09 school yr. Enrollment 425; grades K–4. Requirements: PA elem. prin. cert., strong leadership, communication skills, interpersonal and mgmt. skills and a commitment to excellence. Required exp: data driven decisions, RtI, and current educational research programs. Send credentials, all clearances, three reference letters to Louis J. Martarano, Dir. of Human Resources, Manheim Central SD, 71 North Hazel St., Manheim PA 17545. Deadline June 6.  

SUPERVISORS

Mathematics Supervisor. Anticipated perm. full-time sec. position available beginning 2008-09 school yr. Hold or be eligible for a PA Mathematics Supv. cert. required. Send letter of interest and resume along with PA Standard Application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances should be sent to Anthony A. Fadule, Assistant Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Deadline May 23. EOE

Communication/English Supervisor. Anticipated perm. full-time position available beginning 2008-09 school yr. Hold or be eligible for a PA Supv. cert. Send letter of interest and resume along with PA Standard Application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances should be sent to Anthony A. Fadule, Assistant Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Deadline May 23. EOE     

DIRECTORS

High School Athletics/Activities Director. HS enrollment is 1,600+. Position is 216-days per yr. a min of three yrs exp. as an Athletic Director; exp. as a Coach or Head Coach, possess a valid PA Prin. K-12 cert., an instructional cert. in health  and physical education is also preferred. Send letter of interest, resume, application (download “Administrative Application Requiring Certification” at www.lmsd.org), Acts 34, 151 and FBI clearances, transcripts and three recommendation letters to Dr. Marty Yoder, Dir. of HR, Lower Merion SD, 301 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003. Deadline May 30. EOE   

Director of Special Education. Position available immediately. Masters Degree min., special education cert., min. five yrs exp. teaching special ed. in a public and/or approved private school with exp. in supv. of special ed. classrooms in a public and/or approved private school; strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of Special Ed. laws, regs, policies and procedures. Send resume, cert, Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances and five reference letters to Dr. John P. Curtin, Supt., Brandywine Heights Area SD, 200 W. Weis St., Topton, PA 19562. Deadline May 23. EOE   

Director of Human Resources. Position available immediately. Includes responsibility for hiring and mgmt. of all aspects of support and professional staff employment. Knowledge of state and federal employment law required; expe. in education/public HR setting desirable; exp. with contract negotiations/administration helpful. Send letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference, and clearances to Dr. Richard J. Domencic, Supt., West Shore SD, PO Box 803, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Deadline May 19.      

Human Resources Coordinator. 12-month permanent position. Min. requirements: Bachelor’s degree in personnel mgmt., HR, or related field and a min. of five yrs exp. in the field of HR, preferably in a public school setting. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, three recommendation letters, Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances to Wayne McCullough, Dir. of Administrative Services/Board Secretary, Southern York County SD, PO Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327-0128. Deadline May 16. EOE   

Director of Food Service. 207-day perm. position available. Three schools. Qualifications: degree in dietetics, nutrition/food service mgmt.; exp. in supv. and cafeteria mgmt., knowledge of PDE regs., child nutrition guidelines, computer applications for point of sale, inventory and menu analysis. Send letter of interest, resume, application, transcripts, current clearances and references to Dory Triest, Human Resources, Tulpehocken Area SD, 428 New Schaefferstown Rd., Bernville, PA 19506. Deadline May 9. EOE 

Technology Support Coordinator. Min. requirements: Computer Science degree preferred and min. of three yrs exp. in providing technical assistance with regard to resolving computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment problems; job exp. in public education and technical services mgmt. preferred; excel in team environment and possess strong interpersonal, organizational, supv. and project mgmt. skills; possess valid PA driver’s license. Salary range $54-$68,000. Send or e-mail letter of interest with qualifications to the address below. E-mail cover letter, resume and position applying for tojobs@wcasd.net or send to West Chester Area SD, c/o Personnel, 829 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Deadline May 9. EOE 

Director of Building and Grounds. Full-time 12-month position available immediately. Requirements: B.S. in Facilities Mgmt., Engineering, Construction Mgmt. or exp. in facilities mgmt. and staff supv.; extensive understanding and skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building construction, preventative maintenance and grounds keeping; strong organizational and supervisory skills. Send letter of application, resume, three written references, Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances to Dr. William Englert, West Allegheny SD, PO Box 55, Imperial, PA 15126. Deadline May 8.

Director of Legislative Services. Position available August. Identify, review, analyze, and report on legislative, congressional, judicial, and agency activity impacting education in Montgomery Co. Providing leadership services for grant development for MCIU and its constituents including identification and facilitation of grant opportunities is a plus. Bachelor’s degree required but Masters or equivalent preferred in education, law, political science, or related field. Send letter of interest, resume, a sample of your written work, and two recent letters of reference to Jane W. Mansuy, HR Dir. of HR, Montgomery Co IU, 1605 West Main St., Norristown, PA 19403. For further information contact Mrs. Flowers at (610) 755-9307. Deadline May 14. EOE     

Director of Special Education. 12-month position to begin approx. Sept. 2. Min. of two yrs supv. exp. in Special Ed. and prior special education teaching exp. required. Send application to HR, Dallastown Area SD, 700 New School Ln., Dallastown, PA 17313. Fax: (717) 326-1013. E-mail: employment@dallastown.net. Deadline May 7. EOE     

TEACHERS

Technology Education. Position available for the 2008-09 school yr. PA Tech ED K-12 cert. required. Excellent salary & benefits. Send letter of interest, resume, credentials, copy of cert., Acts 34 and 151 clearances, FBI background check, to Dr. Louis T. Muenker Asst. Supt./Dir. of HR, Neshaminy SD, 2001 Old Lincoln Highway, Langhorne, PA 19047. Deadline May 23. EOE    

Elementary Positions. Anticipated perm. positions available beginning 2008-09 school yr. for Art, Elementary, Guidance Counselor, Reading Specialists (2.5), and Special Education. Must hold or be eligible for PA cert. required. Send letter of interest and resume, PA application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances should be sent to Anthony A. Fadule, Asst. Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Deadline May 23. EOE   

Secondary Positions. Anticipated perm. positions available beginning 2008-09 school yr. for English, Guidance Counselor, Mathematics (2), Spanish (part-time), and Special Ed. Hold or be eligible for PA cert. required. Send letter of interest and resume, PA application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances should be sent to Anthony A. Fadule, Asst. Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Deadline May 23. EOE 

Long-Term Substitute Positions. Salaried & benefited positions will be available beginning 2008-09 school yr. for Elementary, English, Reading Specialist, and Special Ed. Hold or be eligible for PA Instructional cert. Send letter of interest and resume, PA application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances should be sent to Anthony A. Fadule, Asst. Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Deadline May 23. EOE 

Alternative Education Teacher. Possess Bachelor Degree with core subject cert (s) sec English, Social Studies, or Math. Completed the middle school PRAXIS in additional core subject areas; exp. with alternative education instruction and on-line learning preferred. More information at www.cvschools.org. Send resume, application, and clearances to Lynnette Snyder, Dir. of Sec. Ed. (lsnyder@cvschools.org), or to 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.     

Service Occupations Instructor. Long-term sub. position to start at the opening of the 2008-09 school term. Home Economics or Special Education cert.; provide and/or support instruction in the career content areas of building and grounds, maintenance, food services and housekeeping; ability to work in a team teaching environment; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and exp. with teenagers and special needs students a plus. Child abuse, criminal and FBI history clearance checks are required upon hire. Contact HR, Berks CTC for application packet instructions and information regarding the position at (610) 374-4073 or hr@berskcareer.com. Deadline May 16 or until the position is filled. EOE   

Secondary Social Studies Teachers. Positions effective for the 2008-09 school yr, for two courses: U.S. Studies and World Studies. Candidates must employ strategies to improve the reading comprehension of our students through the social studies content area. Career Education and Work standards must also be incorporated into the planned courses. Send an application packet: letter of application, standard teaching application, copy of the teaching cert., Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances to Theresa Bottorf, Cumberland Perry AVTS, c/o Social Studies Position, 110 Old Willow Mill Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Tel: (717) 697.0354, ext. 185.    

Secondary Level Business Education Teacher. Position available due to retirement Business, Computer and Information Technology cert. required; Position’s current focus is Accounting, Word and Access. Send letter of application, resume, PA Teaching application, cert., transcripts/credentials, three recent letters of reference, Acts 34, 151 and FBI fingerprinting clearances to James Estep, Supt., Mount Union Area SD, 28 West Market St., Mount Union, PA 17066. Deadline May 12 or until by filled by board action. Tel: (814) 542-8631; fax: (814)542-8633.    

Secondary Math Teacher. Perm. full-time position avail August. Sec. Mathematics PA cert. required. Send application, resume, cert., transcripts, Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances, three letters, professional reference to Tresa Britch, Southern Columbia Area SD, 800 Southern Dr., Catawissa, PA 17820. Web site: www.scasd.us. Deadline May 16. EOE    

Elementary Teacher. Anticipated perm. position beginning with the 2008-09 school yr. Grade 6. Elem. cert. required. Send resume, standard application, PA cert., Acts 34 and 151, FBI Federal Criminal History clearances, transcripts, PRAXIS, and three reference letters to Nathan Rackley, Principal, Annville Elementary School, 205 South White Oak St., Annville, PA 17003. Tel: (717) 867-7660. Deadline May 16.   

Elementary Teacher. PA certs. and current Acts 34 and 151 clearances and FBI Fingerprinting required. Send letter of interest, standard PA Teacher application, PRAXIS scores, college transcripts, clearances, recommendation letters and teacher cert. to Dr. Vincent R. Delconte, Supt., Homer-Center SD, 65 Wildcat Ln., Homer City, PA 15748 Deadline May 23. No faxed applications accepted. EOE   

Secondary Health & Physical Education Teacher. PA certs and current Acts 34 and 151 clearances and FBI Fingerprinting required. Send letter of interest, standard PA Teacher application, PRAXIS scores, college transcripts, clearances, recommendation letters and teacher cert. to Dr. Vincent R. Delconte, Supt., Homer-Center SD, 65 Wildcat Ln., Homer City, PA 15748 Deadline May 23. No faxed applications accepted. EOE    

Middle School Mathematics Teacher. Position available August. PA teaching cert. in mathematics or mid-level mathematics required. Send letter, PA teaching application, resume, Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances, transcripts and copy of cert to Dona Yedlock, Susquehanna Twp SD, 3550 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109.    

Teachers. Full-time positions available for the 2008-09 school yr. for Business Education, Music Teacher/Band Dir., English Teacher, Remedial Math Teacher. PA cert. required. Send cover letter, PA teaching application, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and Acts 34, 151 and FBI clearances to Dr. Patricia B. Sanker, Supt., South Middleton SD, 4 Forge Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.

BUSINESS MANAGER

Business Administrator. 12-month position available. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; prior exp.;in governmental/fund, school accounting, budget prep., payroll processing, cash flow mgmt., purchasing, accounts payable, benefit admin., auditing procedures, and investments policies. Send letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and three current recommendation letters to Dr. John M. Meighan, Supt., Kiski Area SD, 200 Poplar St., Vandergrift, PA 15690. Deadline May 23. 

PSYCHOLOGISTS

School Psychologist. Perm. full-time position available. Hold or be eligible for PA Educational Specialist cert. required. Send letter of interest, resume, PA Standard application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances should be sent to Anthony A. Fadule, Assistant Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. EOE 

School Psychologist. Part-time position 100 days beginning on or about July 1. Enrollment 750; grades K-12. students. PA School Psych. cert. required; knowledge of PA special ed.; previous school psych. exp. preferred. Send letter of interest, application, resume, copy of cert., transcripts and Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances to Gary R. Powlus, Supt., Benton Area SD, 600 Green Acres Rd., Benton, PA 17814. Deadline May 26. EOE  

School Psychologist. Administrative position 12-month. Services include psychological testing and counseling, staff and parent consultations, recommendations for student placement, and administrative follow-up to insure that appropriate services are provided. Send letter of interest, resume and references to Colonial SD, HR Dept, 230 Flourtown, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Deadline May 24. EOE  

School Psychologist. Perm. position available for 2008-09 school yr. Grades K-12. PA psych. cert. required; knowledge of PA special ed. Chapter 14, 15, and 16 regs; previous school psych. exp. preferred. Send letter of interest, application, resume, copy of cert., transcripts; Acts 34; 114 and 151 clearances to Dr. James Gallagher, Supt., Pottsville Area SD, 1501 West Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901. EOE

School Psychologist. Perm., full-time, 10-month position. School Psychologist cert. required. Send letter of interest, application, cert., transcripts, resume, Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances to Ronald Manila, Director of Special Ed., Seneca Highlands IU9, 119 Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749. Tel: (814) 887-5512. E-mail: rmancia©iu9.org. EOE 

READING SPECIALIST

Reading Specialist. Long-term sub. position available. PA cert. required. Send cover letter, PA teaching application, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and Acts 34, 151 and FBI clearances to Dr. Patricia B. Sanker, Supt., South Middleton SD, 4 Forge Rd, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.

MISCELLANEOUS

Educational Consultant. Anticipated perm. full-time position available beginning 2008-09 school yr. Hold or be eligible for a PA Instructional cert. with special ed. cert. preferred. Send letter of interest and resume along with PA Standard application, copy of cert., credentials, transcripts of all college courses taken, and Acts 34, 151 and 114 clearances to Anthony A. Fadule, Asst. Supt., Pleasant Valley SD, Brodheadsville, PA 18322. Deadline May 23. EOE    

Elementary Math Coach. Anticipated perm. elem. position beginning with the 2008-09 school yr. Elem. cert. and a min. five yrs teaching elem. math required.; background in current math instructional strategies, interpretation/use of assessment results, and exp. in coaching or professional development preferred. Send resume, standard application, PA cert., Acts 34 and 151, 114 clearances, transcripts, PRAXIS, and three reference letters to Nathan Rackley, Principal- Annville Elementary School, 205 South White Oak St., Annville, PA 17003. Tel: (717) 867-7660. Deadline May 16.

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