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Farrell Area School District

 

Employment

Employment Opportunities

Current Employment Opportunities
Cool Program Director
The Farrell Area School District and the Sharon City School District are accepting application for an After School Program Director for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (COOL Program). A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Education. Will work 40 hours a week. The Director will be responsible for project staff, academic programming, staff trainings, fiscal management, evaluations, submitting mandatory reports, monitoring of attendance in program and providing annual reports. Excellent communication, computer and time management skills are a must. Requirements for position: Current Act 34, 114, & 151 clearances (must be less than 1 year old), Act 126 Child Abuse Training certificate, Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/ Abuse Disclosure Form(s) and Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form. Submit a complete application packet (which should include completed cover letter, resume, transcripts, copies of clearances/ required paperwork and letters of reference) to: Superintendent’s Office, 1600 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, PA 16121.

Special Education Teacher
The potential candidate must possess a valid PA teaching certificate. Experience preferred. Please submit the PA Standard teaching application and a copy of your certification

For all positions, submit required application materials with a letter of interest to FASD c/o Dr. Lora Adams-King, Supt, 1600 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121, along with 3 current reference letters and a copy of current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint report, and Act 168 clearances and TB Tine
Test-Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.



Elementary Teacher
The potential candidate must possess a valid PA teaching certificate. Please submit the PA Standard teaching application and a copy of your certification.

For all positions, submit required application materials with a letter of interest to FASD c/o Dr. Lora Adams-King, Supt, 1600 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121, along with 3 current reference letters and a copy of current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint report, and Act 168 clearances and TB Tine
Test-Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.



Security Officer
The candidate should have police and/or security experience, experience working with youth (preferably in a school setting), successfully completed the Basic School Resource Officer Course or equivalent, and possess or be able to receive Act 1974, P.L. 705, No. 235 - Lethal Weapons Training Act certificate.

For all positions, submit required application materials with a letter of interest to FASD c/o Dr. Lora Adams-King, Supt, 1600 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121, along with 3 current reference letters and a copy of current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint report, and Act 168 clearances and TB Tine
Test-Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.



Part Time Administrative Assistant
The position requires a high level of proficiency in computer skills to include various internet apps & programs, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite; excellent communication & organizational skills; thorough knowledge of English & grammar usage; excellent proficiency in typing and professional letter writing; ability to maintain records & prepare complete & accurate reports; ability to work independently; & ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
Prior administrative office experience, and an Associate or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

For all positions, submit required application materials with a letter of interest to FASD c/o Dr. Lora Adams-King, Supt, 1600 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121, along with 3 current reference letters and copy of current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114 FBI Fingerprint report, and Act 168 clearances and TB Tine
Test-Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Ongoing Opportunities
Day to Day Substitutes
The Farrell Area School District contracts Day to Day Substitutes through Precision HR Solutions.

The Substitute positions include the following:
  • Teachers
  • Custodians
  • Paraprofessionals
Precision HR will be responsible for employing substitutes and filling all day to day absences. Questions regarding employment with Precision HR may be directed to Mark Kennedy at [email protected] or 888-416-4338.

Note: Substitutes interested in applying for long term or full time positions within the Farrell Area School District will still need to complete the District's professional application process.

Clearance Information

Employees and volunteers are required to provide school districts with updated clearance certifications (Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Certification Mandated Reporter, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance*) every five (5) years.
When you submit clearances, please keep a copy for your records, as the Central Office will not be responsible for providing you with copies.

PA Criminal Record Check (Act 34-- $22.00) https://epatch.pa.gov
To complete this clearance online, fill out the required information and pay the fee with a credit card. You will have the results back in a matter of minutes. Be sure to click on the "CERTIFICATION FORM" link to print the actual certificate that is needed. Print several copies of the results from the screen or save it as a PDF file to be accessed later because the watermark in the printout will not show in a Xerox copy. If you are unable to complete the clearance online, you may mail the form in but please keep in mind the return will take a few weeks.

Federal Criminal History Record Information (Act 114 -- $23.85)
You must first register for an ID before you can get finger-printed at an approved location.
1.Go to IDEMIA’s website: https://uenroll.identogo.com/
2.Enter Service Code found via links below and press “Continue.”EMPLOYEE SERVICE CODE INFO : 1KG6XN
VOLUNTEER SERVICE CODE: 1KG6ZJ
3.Select Schedule or Manager Appointment
4.Enter Name, Birthdate, Email and Phone number
5.Create a Security Question and Answer (Remember for future reference)
6.Enter Citizenship Information
7.Enter answers to Personal Questions
8.Enter Personal Information
9.Enter Address
10.Choose Document that you will bring with you for ID
11.Select Location
12.Schedule Appointment
13.Submit Registration
14.Print Confirmation
15.Payment is processed when prints are taken
16.Provide UEID to employer once prints have been processed

 PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Abuse History Certification (Act 151 --$13.00)https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
You many complete the application (follow directions and remember your log-in credentials) and pay online with a credit card. You will receive an email when your clearance has been processed. Log back into your account to print the certificate. If you send the paper application, you must pay with a money order. Results may take 3-5 weeks to be returned, so please allow enough time! Make sure you provide the CERTIFICATE, not just the receipt.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Farrell Area School District Board of Directors declares it to be the policy of this district to provide to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations.