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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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BMHS 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, clearances and resume including current salary to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Chief of Safety and Security – The District is seeking an administrator responsible for overseeing a safe and secure school environment. This individual will work with district administration to recruit, hire, and supervise security personnel and ensure that the personnel meet all applicable certification and training requirements.  The successful candidate for this position will have Act 120 or 235 certification or be eligible to secure such certification as a requirement of the position.  Additionally, the Chief of Safety and Security will be required to complete all legally required tasks for School District Safety and Security Coordinators in Pennsylvania. The Chief of Safety and Security will be required to record and maintain all necessary safety and security information for the district to complete all reports to the state as required by school law. The Chief of Safety and Security will lead the School Safety Committee, including the Safe-to-Say program, and will serve as the district’s liaison with all law enforcement and security agencies. Candidates for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with training and/or experience.  This is a 10-month position (mid-August through mid-June) and salary and benefits will be regionally competitive. Email a letter of interest, resume, and reference letters to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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​​​​​​​​​​​Instructional Personnel

Elementary Teacher – Beginning the 2026-2027 School Year - 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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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.) (2 positions)

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 Boys' Soccer Coach

Drama Production Asst. Director

​Band Percussion Instructor

Band Front Instructor

Eagles Nest 4-H Club Advisor

Leo Club Advisor (HS)

Senior Class Advisor (2 positions)

Diversity and Youth Leadership Club Advisor

International Club Advisor (HS)

Envirothon Advisor (East)

STEM Advisor (East)

Choral Director (West)

Art Show Director (West)

World Language Honor Society Advisor (HS)

French Club Advisor (HS)

Student Council Advisor (MS)

Newspaper Advisor (MS)

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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