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Updated August 13, 2026

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.

Administrative Personnel

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction – The Blue Mountain School District is looking for an enthusiastic experienced educator that has demonstrated effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Successful candidate will have:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school or district administrator;

  • Doctorate preferred;

  • Knowledge of current curriculum and assessment trends;

  • Background in curriculum development and instruction in schools;

  • Ability to implement programs within courses of study aligned to academic standards;

  • Expertise in leading staff development, induction, and evaluation of staff

  • Ability to analyze and develop reports and dashboards to communicate progress to staff and Board;

  • Knowledge of Federal Programs and serve as District Federal Programs Coordinator;

  • Experience with educator evaluation tools and processes;

  • Experience with the development and refinement of school district policies and procedures;

  • Demonstrated proficiency in supervising a variety of staff members;

  • Knowledge of school district budgeting;

  • Familiarity of Title IX;

  • Experience with Comprehensive Planning;

  • Evidence of effective parent and community involvement.

Salary: $110,000- $140,000, based on experience. Email letter of interest, resume, Letter of Eligibility, and three (3) reference letters to Gail Hershberger at gehershberger@bmsd.org. Applications should be submitted by September 4, 2026.

Instructional Personnel

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

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

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

Cafeteria - Part-time (4.5 hr.) 

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

Extracurricular/Activity Advisors

Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach

Eagles Nest 4-H Club Advisor

Leo Club Advisor (HS)

Diversity and Youth Leadership Club Advisor (HS)

International Club Advisor (HS)

Envirothon Advisor (East)

STEM Advisor (East)

Student Council Advisor (MS)

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

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

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.

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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