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North East School District

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Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED AT THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Academic School Year hours)
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Summer hours)

  • The North East School District is accepting applications for the following positions:

    • Custodians
      • 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift opportunities
      • 8.0 Hrs/Day
      • 260 Days/Year
      • $16.67 per hour
      • Family Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
    • Cook’s Helper
      • 3.0 Hrs/Day
      • 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
      • 180 Days/Year (Academic Year)
      • North East Elementary School
      • Class E Benefits including Family Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
    • Full -Time Instructional Aides (Highly Qualified)
      • Emotional Support Classroom
      • 7.5 Hrs/Day
      • 180 Days/Year (Academic Year)
      • North East Middle School
      • $15.00-$18.25 per hour
      • Class B Benefits including Individual Health Insurance Benefits (effective 1/1/2026) and Family Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
      • Current certifications in de-escalation/restraint techniques, trauma-informed crisis intervention, First Aid, and CPR will be required.
      • Special Education Experience Preferred
    • Full-Time Instructional Aide (Highly Qualified)
      • Learning Support Classroom 
      • 7.5 Hrs/Day
      • 180 Days/Year (Academic Year)
      • North East High School
      • $15.00-$16.50 per hour
      • Class B Benefits including Individual Health Insurance Benefits (effective 1/1/2026) and Family Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
      • Special Education Experience Preferred
    • CDL Bus Drivers
      • Minimum 3.75 hours per day
      • 180 Days/Year (Academic Year)
      • $24.50 per hour
      • Class D Benefits including Individual Health Insurance Benefits (effective 1/1/2026) and Family Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
      • Free CDL training. Classes starting now!
    • Non-CDL Van Drivers
      • Minimum 2.0 Hrs/Day
      • 180 Days/Year (Academic Year)
      • $18.50 per hour
      • Class E Benefits including Family Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
         

    Applicants must be able to obtain all required PA clearances.
    Please submit application and clearance information to the Administration Office located at 50 E. Division Street, North East, PA 16428 or email
    adminoffice@nesd1.org.
    EOE

    Support Staff Application
    Clearance Information can be found below.

  • Please see the Substitutes (Instructional and Support Staff) section for long-term 2025-26 opportunities. 
    Interested employees should send a letter of interest and interested potential candidates should also send a completed application packet including Pennsylvania teachers certificate and ALL required Pennsylvania clearances to:

     
    Dr. Michele S. Hartzell, Superintendent
    North East School District
    50 East Division Street
    North East, PA 16428
    adminoffice@nesd1.org
     
    The district uses the PA Standard Application form provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Instructional substitute requirements include:

  • Long-Term High School Spanish Teacher

    • Fall Semester
    • Foreign Language certification required, Spanish preferred.
    • $284.36 per day
    • With Benefits, excluding tuition reimbursement

    Long-Term Special Education Teacher - Elementary Life Skills

    • Fall Semester
    • Special Education Certification required
    • $284.36 per day
    • With Benefits, excluding tuition reibursement

    Long-Term Special Ed Teacher - Secondary Emotional Support

    • Spring Semester
    • Special Education Certification required
    • $284.36 per day
    • With Benefits, excluding tuition reibursement

    Floating Teacher

    • Elementary and/or Secondary Building Assignment
    • $210 per day
    • Individual Medical Benefits, excluding tuition reibursement

    Applications may be emailed to adminoffice@nesd1.org or delivered to North East School District Administration Office at 50 E. Division Street, North East, PA 16428.

    Substitute Teachers

    • Holds either a Bachelor's Degree or current Teacher Certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
    • $150/Day - Emergency Certified
    • $175/Day - PDE Certified

    Prospective Teacher Substitutes

    • Currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania-approved college or university educator preparation program;
    • Completed at least 60 semester hours or equivalent; and 
    • Meets all statutory requirements related to clearances, citizensip, and good moral character.

     

    Substitute Support Staff

    • Instructional / Personal Care Aide
      • Assist classroom teacher by working with individual or small groups of students.
      • $14.50 - $16.00/hr.
    • Dining Hall Aide
      • Perform a variety of support services with students including meal assistance, behavior monitoring and custodial responsibilities such as cleaning tables and stacking chairs.
      • $14.50/hr.
    • Secretary
      • Complete clerical duties in support of the building administrators.
      • $16.00/hr.
    • Nurse
      • Provide medical aide to students and school staff.
      • $24.25/hr. - LPN
      • $31.00/hr. - RN
    • CDL Bus Driver
      • Transport students in district school buses.
      • Class B CDL Driver’s License with clean driving record. Free CDL training available.
      • $24.50/hr.
      • Contact Mr. Randy Fedei at rfedei@nesd1.org for more information.
    • Van Driver
      • Transport students in district vans.
      • CDL Driver’s License with clean driving record.
      • $18.50/hr.
      • Contact Mr. Randy Fedei at rfedei@nesd1.org for more information.
    • Transportation Aide
      • Assist bus and van drivers with student safety while loading, unloading and in transit.
      • $16.00/hr.
      • Contact Mr. Randy Fedei at rfedei@nesd1.org for more information.
    • Food Service Worker
      • Assist head cook with line server, dish room and/or cashier duties.
      • $15.50/hr.
    • Custodial Worker
      • Assist head custodian with overall general upkeep and housekeeping within building.
      • $15.50/hr.
    • Maintenance / Groundskeeper Worker
      • Assist maintenance supervisor with maintaining school district buildings and grounds.
      • $16.00/hr.

    PA Standard Teaching Application
    Support Staff Application

INSTRUCTIONS

The North East School District accepts applications for all positions and will keep them on file for three (3) years. Interested applicants MUST include a completed application, copies of clearances, teaching certificate (if applicable), and any other pertinent documents such as a letter of interest and/or resume. 

Unless otherwise specified, application packets may be emailed to adminoffice@nesd1.org or delivered to North East School District Administration Office at 50 E. Division Street, North East, PA 16428.

BENEFITS

North East School District offers health, vision, and prescription coverage for its full-time professional employees through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Preferred Blue; dental coverage is through BAI. Part time professionals and all support staff are also welcome to participate in the health care plan by reimbursing the District for the cost of the monthly premium.