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Updated April 28, 2026

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Interested persons are invited to apply to Dr. Jason Lilly, Superintendent, Blue Mountain School District, 685 Red Dale Road, Orwigsburg, PA 17961 or as indicated in the posting below.

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Administrative Personnel – Act 93

BMMS Assistant Principal – The candidate must have strong communication skills, ability to address student disciplinary and attendance issues, ability to coordinate building and student safety, and the ability to coordinate daily activities. PA Principal Certification is preferred, but alternate certification will be considered. Interested candidates should include a letter of interest, PA Standard Application, clearances and resume to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Elementary TeacherBeginning the 2026-2027 School Year (3 positions) - Must have Elementary Education K-6, PK–4, or Grades 4-8 certification; email resume, a letter of interest, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

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BMMS English/ELA Teacher - Beginning the 2026-2027 School Year (2 positions) - Must have Mid-Level English
6-9, English 7-12 or Grades 4 -8 (ELA & Reading 7-8) certification; email resume, a letter of interest, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

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BMHS Mathematics Teacher - Beginning the 2026-2027 School Year - Must have Mathematics 7–12 certification; email resume, a letter of interest, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

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BMHS World Language Teacher - Beginning the 2026-2027 School Year - Must have Foreign/World Language
PK–12 certification, French  required, additional Spanish certification preferred; email resume, a letter of interest, PA standard application, certification, transcripts, reference letters and clearances to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org

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Extended School Year Speech Clinician – Summer 2026

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

Cafeteria - Part-time (4.5 hr.)

Personal Care Aide - Part-time (4.5 hr.)

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

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Extracurricular/Activity Advisors

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Assistant Cheerleading Coach

Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach

Jr. High Football Coach

Drama Production Asst. Director

​Band Percussion Instructor

Eagles Nest 4-H Club Advisor

Senior Class Advisor (2 positions)

Diversity and Youth Leadership 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

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Contact Us

Blue Mountain District Office

685 Red Dale Road

P.O. Box 188

Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Ph. 570.366.0515 | Fax 570.366.0838

Blue Mountain High School

1076 West Market Street

Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

Ph. 570.366.0511 | Fax 570.366.1965

Blue Mountain Middle School

685 Red Dale Road

P.O. Box 279

Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Ph. 570.366.0546 | Fax 570.366.2513

Blue Mountain Elementary East

675 Red Dale Road

Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Ph. 570.366.1065 | Fax 570.366.1797

Blue Mountain Elementary West

20 N. Front Street

Friedensburg, PA 17972

Ph. 570.739.4461 | Fax 570.739.4822

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