Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Please note: Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) Forms sent by applicants should be completed in their entirety when submitted with application.
Disclosure
The District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.
Shamokin Area School District is an equal-opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex and handicap in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.
Open Positions
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School Distroct wil receive applications for the following substitutue position:
Part-Time School Monitor/Building Security
6½ Hour Part-Time Position
180 days per year – $14.00/hour
Ability to work with students in a variety of settings a must.
Submit letter of application, resume and clearances to:
Chris J. Venna, Superintendent
2000 W. State Street
Coal Township, PA 17866
The District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following professional position for the 2025-2026 school year:
School Psychologist Certification required
Salary with benefits competitive
Permanent position available immediately
Submit PA standard application, resume, current clearances, completed Act 168, PA certificate, transcript(s) and references to:
Chris J. Venna,Superintendent
Shamokin Area School District
2000 W. State Street
Coal Township, PA 17866
The District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.
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Guest Teacher Requirements
The Shamokin Area School District will be accepting Guest Teacher applications. Guest teachers are individuals in the community, who do not have teacher certification, but possess a Bachelor’s degree. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will grant an emergency permit (Type 06 permit) allowing individuals to become a day-to–day substitute teacher once the training program, required documentation (transcripts and clearances), and PDE application processes are completed. The Type 06 permit allows a guest teacher to substitute in any subject area. The Type 06 Emergency Permit is valid for one year (August 1st-July 31st) and must be renewed on an annual basis. The rate per day is $125.00.
Guest Teachers Participants Must:
- Have a desire to make a positive impact on students
- Successfully complete a one day training offered by the district
- Complete All required documents
Requirements:
- General Application submitted through PDE TIMS Dashboard
- Completed Professional Application sent to Superintendent's Office found on District Webpage
- PDE 6400 Form- Arrest Conviction Report
- Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release- District Webpage
- Act 151- PA Child Abuse History Clearance- District Webpage
- Act 34- PA State Police Criminal record Clearance- District Webpage
- Act 114- FBI Fingerprint Criminal Record Clearance- District Webpage
- Official sealed transcript - A fee may apply to some colleges/universities
- School Employee PA department Personnel Record- including a current TB test
Cost:
- Emergency Permit Processing Fee: $5.00
Approval:
Applicants approved by PDE will be contacted by district to set up training program.
Training Times- 9:00-3:00
Location: SASD Board Room
TBD
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Teresa Komara, Curriculum Coordinator at 570-648-5752.
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following substitute teaching positions available for the 2025-26 school year:
Elementary or Secondary Certification
As-Needed Basis
Compensation:
Elemenatry – $150 per day
Secondary – $125 per day
Submit application, resume, transcripts, current clearances, completed ACT 168 and appropriate certificates to:
Chris J. Venna, Superintendent
Shamokin Area School District
2000 W. State St.
Coal Township, PA 17866
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following non-instructional positions:
Called as-needed
Starting salary - $14.00/hour
Submit application, current clearances, completed Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Release form(s) and resume to Mr. Chris J. Venna, Superintendent, Shamokin Area School District, 2000 W. State St., Coal Township, PA 17866.
The District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following non-classified position available for the 2025-26 school year:
Qualifications:
- Masters level degree or higher in a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved field
- Behavior Specialist License
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a related field
- Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Must possess or acquire Safe Crisis Certification. Current CPR and First Aide Certification a plus but not required.
Submit letter of application, resume, references, current clearances and completed Act 168 form to Mr. Chris J. Venna, Superintendent, 2000 W. State St., Coal Township, PA 17866.
The District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following non-instructional position:
Behavioral Support Specialist
(180 days per year – 7 hrs. per day)
Grade 3 Salary Classification – $15.00/hour
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree of higher in counseling or related field, preferred with two years behavioral modification background training.
- Training and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Experience working with children/adolescents with Autism and/or emotional behavioral issues.
- Ability to work well in a team and enhance cooperative working relationships
- Strong leadership skills.
- Explicit and relentless focus on outcomes.
Must possess or acquire Safe Crisis Certification. Current CPR and First Aid certification a plus but not required.
Submit letter of application, resume, references and clearances to:
Chris J. Venna, Superintendent
Shamokin Area School District
2000 W. State St.
Coal Township, PA 17866
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The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following athletic position for the 2026-27 school year:
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Head Coach
Submit letter of application, resume, references and clearances to:
William Clark, Athletic Director
Shamokin Area School District
2000 W. State St.
Coal Township, PA 17866

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