Shamokin Area School District

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following teaching position available for the 2025-2026 school year:

Physical Education Teacher

PDE Certification Required

Physical Education K-12 Certification

Permanent full-time position with benefits (186 days per year)

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 St., Coal Township, PA  17866.  

The District reserves the right to close any job posting when a suitable applicant has been found.

Chris J. Venna

Superintendent

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School Distroct wil receive applications for the following substitutue position for the 2-25=2026 school year:

Part-Time School Monitor

Elementary ISS Assignment

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. 

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School Distroct wil receive applications for the following substitutue position for the 2-25=2026 school year:

Short-Term Substitute Guidance Counselor w/LPC for Special Education

• short-Term assignment from September 2025-January 2026
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Social Wroker required
• Safe Crisis Management and CPR trainings required
• Experience in Access billing process preferred

Submit application, transcripts, clearances, license, resume and references to:

Chris J. Venna, Superintendent

2000 W. State Street

Coal Township, PA  17866

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following professional positions available beginning for the 2025-26 school year:

K-3 Classroom and 4-6 Classroom

Special Education PK-8 or PK-12 Certification

and Elementary K-6 Certification

or Grades K-4 with added Grades 5-6 Certifications

Safe Crisis Management

CPR/First Aide

Full-Time Position (186 days)

Submit standard PA application, transcripts, Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal History Background Check, Federal Fingerprint Clearance, PA Certification, Resume 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.

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.

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following non-instructional position:

Part-Time: 6½  Hrs./Day for 180 Days

May Require: Bending, stooping and lifting 75-100 pounds daily

Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification (or receive in-district)

Possession of Safe Crisis Management  (or receive in-district)

Must complete a minimum of 20 hours of Professional Development annually

Required to ride transportation to and from school with student(s)

Grade 1 on Salary Schedule or based on experience, Minimum $14.00/hour

(*Associates degree (or higher) or 48 post-secondary education credits and/or successful completion of a paraprofessional training program and can demonstrate through state or local assessment knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.)

Submit letter of application, certifications and references to:

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.

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 1^st-July 31^st) 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.

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: $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 

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following non-instructional positions:

Called as-needed

Starting salary - $12.00/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.

The Board of Directors of the Shamokin Area School District will receive applications for the following part-time position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Bus Monitor

Morning and Afternoon runs every school day

Compensation set at $12.00/hour

Minimum: $25/am shift and $25/pm shift 

Submit letter of application, clearances, certifications and references to:

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.