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:
Deadline: Until filled
STUDENT SERVICES: Coaches, Advisors
Substitute teachers in all areas of certification. Apply online at igniteedu.org
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)
How to Become a Volunteer for the School District?
- For information on volunteering within the district please click here.