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Employment Opportunities

PROFESSIONAL STAFF: Teachers, Administrators

Chestnut Ridge School District is searching for the following professional staff for the upcoming school year

Speech Pathologist, Speech & Language Impaired K-12 Certification

A letter of interest, PA Standard Teaching Application, resume, copy of certificate, transcripts, NTE/Praxis scores, three written letters of reference and Act 34, 151, FBI Clearances should be included in your application packet.  Applications should be sent to Samantha Diehl ([email protected]), Chestnut Ridge School District, 3281 Valley Road, Fishertown, PA 15539, telephone 814-839-4195 X2011.
Deadline: Until filled

           High School Assistant Principal

 

Qualifications:  The Chestnut Ridge School District is seeking an Assistant Principal for the Chestnut Ridge High School, which houses approximately 600 students in grades 8 – 12. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction, have experience working with high school students, possess strong communication skills, display an ability to work in a collaborative manner, and be appropriately certified (PA Administrative Certification). Responsibilities:  Include general support and leadership for the high school students and staff, communication with parents, classroom observations/evaluations, and collaboration with HS Principal to support continuous improvement of HS programming. 

Application Information:  All applicants are required to submit hard copies of a PA Standard Application, letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of certificate, Praxis scores, 3 reference letters, PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, FBI Background Check, and Act 168 Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Forms (see website for instructions) to: Mr. Eric Zeznanski, High School Principal, Chestnut Ridge High School, 2588 Quaker Valley Road, New Paris, PA  15554.  For application process questions, please contact: Samantha Diehl, (814) 839-4195 Ext. 2011.  Candidates may also visit the district’s website at www.crlions.org and go to Employment Opportunities for additional information.   Application Packets Deadline:  3:00 p.m. on June 2, 2025. EOE

SUPPORT STAFF:  Custodians, Cafeteria, Instructional Aides, Secretaries

Chestnut Ridge School District is searching for the following support staff for the upcoming school year:

6.5-hour Office Aide
5-hour custodians (3)
4-6-hour Cafeteria positions (4)
School Nurse - LPN or RN License required.
 
GED or High School Diploma required.  A letter of interest and application should be submitted to Samantha Diehl, Chestnut Ridge School District, 3281 Valley Road, Fishertown, PA 15554. Telephone (814) 839-4195, extension 2011, [email protected]
 

Deadline:  Until filled

STUDENT SERVICES:  Coaches, Advisors

The Chestnut Ridge School District is searching for the following anticipated Coaching positions:
 
     Track Coaches
     Junior High Soccer - Head Coach
     Varsity Boys Basketball - Assistant Coach
     Junior High Football - Assistant Coach.
 
 
GED or High School Diploma required.  A letter of interest should be submitted to Jonathan Emerick, Athletic Director, Chestnut Ridge School District, 2588 Quaker Valley Road, New Paris, PA 15554, telephone (814) 839-4195, extension 3339. 
 
OTHER OPPORTUNITES
 
Day by Day substitute nurses, CSN, RN or LPN License required. Valid Pennsylvania Certification Required.  Please send a letter of interest, resume, copy of certificate, ACT 34, 151 and FBI Clearances to [email protected], telephone (814) 839-4195, extension 2011.    EOE
 
 
 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Substitute teachers in all areas of certification. Apply online at igniteedu.org 

https://ats.rippling.com/tllignitejobs/jobs/f2a5ff0c-e316-42fd-a15c-f44e06250cf6/apply?step=application

All applicants for non-instructional positions should complete the Chestnut Ridge Employment Application linked below.  Paper copies can be picked up at the district administration office. 

What clearances do I need for employment?

  • Act 34, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check  
  • Act 151, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance 
  • Act 114, Federal Criminal History Background Checks (FBI)
  • Act 126, Mandated Child Abuse Training
  • Act 24, Arrest/Conviction Report/Certification Form (available in the administration office) 
 
For more information, call 814-839-4195, Extension 2011, or email [email protected]

How to Become a Volunteer for the School District?

  • For information on volunteering within the district please click here.