Employment Opportunities

Confidential or Non-Bargaining Unit Staff Positions

Date of Posting:  September 23, 2026

One (1) Part-Time School Police Officer

Position available for the remainder of 2026-2027 school year

Qualifications:

  • Act 120 Municipal Police Training or equivalent preferred

  • Act 67 NASRO or equivalent training preferred

  • Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training

  • ALL PA required clearances (Act 34 PA State Police Request for Criminal Records Check, Act 151 DHS Child Abuse History Clearance, Act 114 Federal Criminal History Record Information)

    The confidential employee position will be contracted for days and duties as designated or assigned by the Superintendent and School Safety and Security Coordinator. Salary will be determined by the Board of School Directors upon hire.

    Candidate must:

  • Possess strong social skills to build mutually respected relationships with administration, faculty, staff, students, parents and community

  • Be educationally focused

Be able to develop a strong working relationship with the Pennsylvania State Police

Candidate must also have or be willing to obtain required training for Act 126 (mandatory reporting) and process disclosures for Act 168 and Act 24, ALICE training is preferred.

Resumes and applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026. Please submit a resume`, letter of interest, general application for employment, and any necessary clearances/certifications that you currently hold to the Superintendent's Office, Northwestern School District, 100 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 or email to tclinger@nwsd.org or glehman@nwsd.org.

End of Posting: September 30, 2026 or until filled

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Date of Posting: September 23, 2026

Part-Time Accountant/Administrative Specialist in Business Office

Position available February 1, 2027 (training may occur immediately)

Hours not to exceed 25 hours per week

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree in an accounting-related field or equivalent

  • Two years' experience in business office operations

  • Attention to detail and confidentiality

  • Experience in and understanding of fund accounting

  • Self-motivation with ability to work without supervision

  • Must be able to work well with a diverse population in a pleasant and professional manner

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 jhannon@nwsd.org or 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: September 30, 2026 or until filled

Professional Staff Openings

Support Staff Openings

Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy:  October 7, 2026

Paraprofessional Aide (A-1) at Northwestern Elementary in Life Skills Support

Position available immediately

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 AND meet a rigorous standard of quality through a State and local assessment under ESSA OR

  • 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:  August 12, 2026

One (1) Breakfast Aide at Northwestern High School (Position still available as of 10.7.2026)

Position available 2026-2027 school year

Hours: 2.0 hours per day; maximum 180 days per school year

Rate: $15.90 per hour to one year; $16.59 per hour after one year

Supervisor: Building Principal and Food Service Director

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: August 18, 2026 or until filled

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Date of Posting for Anticipated Vacancy:  July 24, 2025-REMAINS UNFILLED AS OF 10.7.2026

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:  October 8, 2026

High School Assistant Girls Track & Field Coach

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: October 15, 2026 or until filled

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Employment Clearance Procedures

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.

Substitute Support Staff (Cafeteria, Classroom Aide, Clerk, Secretary) through ESS

Keystone SMILES AmeriCorps National Service Opportunities

Please visit the website for more information.

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year at Northwestern Middle School. Contact Joe Nagle at 814.756.9400x5273 or jnagle@nwsd.org. Click here for the application, https://keystonesmiles.bamboohr.com/careers/251?source=aWQ9Mw%3D%3D