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Interested persons are invited to apply in writing to Dr. David Helsel, Superintendent, 685 Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 or as indicated in the posting below.

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Administrative Personnel

SUPERINTENDENT - Blue Mountain SD (Schuylkill County; 2,500 students; four buildings) is searching for its next Superintendent. Blue Mountain strives to inspire all students to reach their full potential through a dynamic, rigorous curriculum that creates life-long learners. The culture of Blue Mountain is defined by a proud climate of acceptance, continuous improvement, collaboration, perseverance, and character. The district seeks an ethical, dynamic individual with the ability to: 
•    Drive organizational excellence through a demonstrated record of improving academic performance and instructional leadership;
•    Make strategic decisions aligned with district educational and operational goals;
•    Invest deeply in the community through engagement and partnership-building;
•    Continue the development of a highly competent team of educational professionals through supervision, mentoring, and systems of accountability;
•    Oversee the development and implementation of the district’s budget, aligned with system-wide goals and major initiatives;
•    Be future focused by anticipating and responding to significant societal and educational trends that will impact how the district’s prepares students;
•    Clear, consistent, and transparent communication skills that keep all stakeholders well informed of district issues;
•    Stimulate a spirit of innovation through data-driven, research-based practices that will create and expand opportunities for students;
•    Promote a district-wide culture that is comprehensively safe, welcoming, and student-focused;
•    Build a collaborative partnership with the Board and administration to ensure policy/programmatic implementation and strategic discussions and planning.

Candidates who email their cover letter and resume to Mr. Tom Templeton will receive instructions for applying, clearances, and other documentation. Candidates should possess or be eligible for the Pennsylvania superintendent letter of eligibility. Please call Mr. Templeton after submitting resume and cover letter to receive further instructions. Mr. Templeton can be reached at (717) 636-3238 or tom@templetonadvantage.com. Deadline to be assured consideration is April 4.

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​BMHS Chemistry Teacher – must have Chemistry 7-12 certification; email a letter of interest, PA standard   
application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org
 

​BMHS Health and Physical Education Teacher – Health and Physical Education certificate required. Email letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

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BMMS Science Teacher – must have Science certification; email a letter of interest, PA standard   
application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org. 
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Speech and Language Pathologist - Half Time – Certification in Speech and Language required; email a letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

Special Education Teacher – Immediate Opening; Special Education PK-12 certificate required. Email letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

Summer Credit Recovery Teachers – June/July 2025, Math, English, Social Studies, and Science teachers; must have secondary certification.

Extended School Year Teachers – Summer 2025, Special Education certification required.
Extended School Year Speech Clinician – Summer 2025
Extended School Year Nurse – Summer 2025

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Non-Union Support Personnel
Head Custodian – Full-time (8 hr.) 

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Service Personnel  (Please complete the Service Employee Application Form to apply)

Custodian – Full-time second shift

Custodian – Full-time dayshift

Custodial/Maintenance - Anticipated - Full-time second shift

​Nurse’s Aide – Extracurricular Events – Required RN or CSN or LPN

Cafeteria – Part-time (4.5 hr.) (2 positions)

Extended School Year Aides and Nurse Aide - Summer 2025

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Extracurricular/Activity Advisors

Band Percussion Instructor 

Envirothon Team Co-Advisor

Eagles Nest 4-H Club Advisor

International Club Advisor

Band Front Instructor

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Substitutes – Teachers, Nurses, Aides, Custodial & Custodial/Maintenance, and Cafeteria Personnel

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The Blue Mountain School District has partnered with ESS to manage its substitute teacher program.

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With the vision of enhancing the educational experience for students, ESS recruits, hires, trains, places and manages talented substitute personnel. Additionally, the company offers benefits including health insurance and a 401K. Whether you are interested in working one day a week or five, ESS offers a variety of positions to match your availability and interests.

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If you are interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit ESS’ website to apply or contact Carly Warner at 570.591.0696 or email CWarner@ESS.com

Apply Now: https://ess.com/

Required Clearances

• Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint Clearance https://uenroll.identogo.com/ $26.20

  • Use code 1KG6XN to register. This is what you need to apply under PDE!

• Act 151—Child Abuse Clearance https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home $13.00

  • Create Keystone ID first. Be sure to choose electronic delivery method and choose for Employment purposes

• Act 34 - State Police Clearance https://epatch.pa.gov $22.00

  • Will come back immediately. Make note of Control#, choose for Employment purposes

• Act 126 – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act