Openings as of 4/12/2025

School Psychologists

JobID: 3498

Position Type:
  Psychologists/Speech/SOI/Gifted/School Psychologist


Date Posted:
  2/25/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA
(High-Needs School)


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School Psychologists
Salary Range: $64,983-$74,343
 
Qualifications:
 
1. Current and valid certification in School Psychology.
2. Graduate level degree in School Psychology.
3. Prior experience in areas related to school/community relations, teaching students, working with compensatory educational programs, and working with parents, preferred.
4. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
5. Acceptable criminal and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
7. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Allentown Board of Directors and Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary:
The School Psychologist guides students in gaining knowledge and skills to achieve in school and to become productive citizens and lifelong learners. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Apply knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of testing and assessment instruments to choose the most appropriate for students’ needs; administer tests and interpret assessment data and observations; conduct interviews and complete comprehensive reports.
2. Consult with teachers, parents, and school personnel to understand and address learning, social, and behavior issues; consult with individual students, student groups, and colleagues.
3. Deliver appropriate response during crisis intervention, including, but not limited to, suicidal statement and ideation; student and school personnel death; school, community, and national emergencies and natural disasters.
4. Facilitate position related in-service presentations/trainings and programs; participate in committees, as appropriate.
5. Provide leadership during interventions, including academic, behavioral, social and emotional, with target populations (e.g., individual student, classroom, parents, school-wide, school teams); conduct observations, data collection, interviews, assessments, and specific plan development; implement plans and monitor behavior plans.
6. Participate on specific team assignments, including CST, MDT, SAP, IST and IEP, with responsibility for facilitation, consultation, case management, record keeping, plan development, assessment, report writing, interviewing (i.e., students, parents, and teachers) and conducting referrals to and contact with community agencies and private counseling.
7. Collaborate with school community liaisons on referrals, meeting attendance, case management, plan development, and follow up monitoring.
8. Perform a variety of special education responsibilities, including, assessments (initial and reevaluation), participation in meetings, ER and RR writing, program consultation, and behavior plan development.
9. Provide support to nonpublic education in the areas of consultation, assessment, team meetings, development of ER, and development of IEP.
10. Participate in screening clinics and assessments during kindergarten registration; participate in preschool screening clinics, assessments, development of ER, interagency meetings, and IEP meetings.
11. Assist with school-age transition by participating in screening clinics, assessments, development of ER, interagency meetings, and IEP meetings.
12. Weapons violations with special education students - conduct manifestation determination, participate on team meetings and interviews with parent, teachers, and students; data collection, assessment, development of RR, and referrals to counseling agencies.
13. Provide peer support through individual counseling and referral to appropriate agencies/clinics, as well as through collaboration with fellow psychologists, teachers, and other school personnel.
14. Pursue professional growth and development through attending conferences, staff development sessions, and individual study; maintain collaborative relationships universities.
15. Supervise interns, as needed.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned.

 Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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Openings as of 4/12/2025

Assistant Project Manager

JobID: 3222

Position Type:
  Administration/Assistant Project Manager


Date Posted:
  10/3/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Assistant Project Manager
Salary: $52,177-$73,047/yr.

Qualifications
 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major course work in business, management or like experience preferred.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of project management experience, preferably in an educational or public sector environment.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools, software, and methodologies. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and business application software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
 
Summary
 
Under general direction, the Assistant Project Manager provides support to all of the Offices within the Allentown School District Central Office and across our school communities. This role is responsible for assisting with project management tasks, accountability of completion, events and marketing. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with staff across offices and schools to ensure smooth execution of projects and events.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of multiple projects across all of the Offices of the Central Office and our School Communities.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets and assist in managing resources efficiently.
• Assist with the organization and execution of district-wide events, meetings, and celebrations, ensuring logistical needs are met.
• Ensure effective documentation and tracking of project progress and outcomes.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, booking venues, and arranging accommodations as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for event planning and ensure contracts and agreements are properly executed.
• Provide support in identifying risks, troubleshooting issues, and proposing solutions to ensure the success of projects.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of project-related communication and documentation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 




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Chief of Talent Management and Labor Relations

JobID: 2602

Position Type:
  Administration/Chief


Date Posted:
  1/30/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Chief of Talent Management and Labor Relations
Salary Level: $180,000-$200,000

 
Qualifications:
 
• Advanced degree in business, human resources, education, law, public policy or other related field.
 
• Understanding of best practices in human capital management.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience including supervision of public or private organizations with a significant number of employees. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints and under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and practices.
• Service orientation toward supporting schools.
• Knowledge of developments and trends in human capital management.
• Thorough knowledge of the School Board, state and federal laws, rules, policies and procedures concerning the employment of personnel.
 

Summary
 
The Chief of Talent Management and Labor Relations leads the critical function of talent management for the Allentown School District organization in strong support of schools in their goals for high student achievement.  The Chief of Talent Management and Labor Relations is a key strategic position on the Superintendent’s cabinet and reports directly to the Superintendent.  The Chief of Talent Management and Labor Relations will be guided in his/her work by data specific to the Allentown School District workforce, national research and best practice and trends in human capital management and will be a strong contributor to state educational policies that impact the workforce.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Advise the Superintendent and the Cabinet on overall human capital strategies with a focus on the enhancement of teacher and principal quality and performance accountability;
• Initiate state-of-the-art programs and systems to focus on excellence in recruitment, hiring and selection, staffing and deployment, information and technology, compensation and benefits, performance management and career development for all positions in the organization; 
• Work closely with the leaders in the academic, finance, legal, technology and support service functions to ensure alignment towards student achievement goals;
• Develop a system of support for principals in their leadership roles as human capital managers; 
• Supervise and manage the offices of the Executive Director of Human Resources, Director of Investigative Services and Director of Talent Management & Recruitment.
• Identify top performing teachers and principals and create strategies to address the system’s ability to ensure retention;
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in customer service and in redesigning functions and processes that result in more effective talent management;
• Create and implement career roles for teachers that retain top performers and are reflected in differentiated compensation systems;
• Collaborate with union leadership and state officials on policies and practices that enhance a high-quality, diverse workforce;
• Lead the talent management staff in continuous improvement and customer service efforts to ensure best practices;
• Track and analyze a variety of information and data on the quality of the workforce in relation to student achievement outcomes;
• Assume a leadership role in policy development for quality human capital management at the state level;
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent
 
 
 
NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract.  In all cases, these relationships, functions and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools.



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Chief Financial Officer

JobID: 2692

Position Type:
  Administration/Chief


Date Posted:
  3/18/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Chief Financial Officer 
Salary Level: $185,000-$200,000 

Qualifications:
 
• • Bachelor’s Degree in business administration/management, accounting or related field.
• • Master’s in Business Administration or CPA certification preferred.
• • Minimum five years’ experience as a business manager or related role.
• • Knowledge of current laws and regulations relating to public school accounting. • Evidence of school and/or business leadership experience.
• • Excellent communication skills.
• • Executive Core Qualifications, including the ability to lead change and lead people, the ability to meet to meet District goals with a focus on results, the possession of business acumen, and the ability to build coalitions. Must be able to lead and manage, and to ensure that targeted goals and initiatives are achieved. • Demonstrated skills in computer technology and financial / HR computer software applications.
• • Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114 and 151). • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• • Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Summary
Supervises system-wide business affairs, fiscal management, tax collection, procurement, budgetary development, operations, transportation, child nutrition, federal programs, technology, employee benefits, and related support functions while maintaining accurate and complete records of the District’s financial affairs; The Chief Financial Officer works to ensure fiscal accountability and to maximize the use of human and financial resources through reallocation of overall resources; Collaborates with Human Resources to complement their functions for employees of the district.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Supervises the accounting system necessary to provide school officials and administrators with accurate financial facts as the basis for formulating policies and decisions; provides the proper safeguards for custody of public funds.
• Performs pre-audit of internal procedures; determines that prepared statements present fairly the financial position, propriety, legality, and accuracy of financial transactions; proper recording of all financial transactions; post-audit procedures; external audits; reconciliation of internal and external audits; conducts internal reviews of student activities and petty cash funds in the District schools; monitors food service accounts.
• Develops procedures and policy on cash management and investments; develops cash projection report of revenues and expenditures of the general fund; selects the type and source of investments; secures proper collateralization of investments; maintains records and prepares monthly report of cash and investments; provides for full investment of all surplus funds.
• Holds responsibility for debt service and capital fund management. Performs long and shortterm financing, including Tax Anticipation Notes (TANS); maturities and debt payments; long range capital improvement programs; short-term debt management; debt service payment procedures and reports; investment of surplus capital funds; refunding of bond issues.
• Implements the School District’s financial accounting system in accordance with “The Manual of Accounting and Related Financial Procedures for Pennsylvania School District, 1983”; translates the school budget into a business office accounting system; prepares the annual financial report of the
• District and other financial reports as required for submission to the State; prepares monthly financial reports to the Board of School Directors; interprets the annual audit report; supervises accounting procedures on payroll operation, accounts payable, trust and agency accounts, local, state and federal taxes, retirement, social security, insurance programs, capital reserve funds, student activity funds, and construction funds.
• Holds responsibility for financial planning and budgeting. Compiles and prepares the annual education budget; long-term fiscal planning; operating budget control; expenditure and revenue estimates; fiscal relationships with other governmental units; prepares monthly financial reports for the Board of School Directors.
• Administers Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Plans for all employees.
• Holds responsibility for insurance and risk management. Performs review of insurance programs in collaboration with human resources; determines coverage to be provided; obtains insurable values on building and contents; files insurance claims and reports; directs insurance procurement procedures; maintains insurance policies and claim records; develops specifications and places insurance with companies, agents, and brokers.
• Supervises payroll operations for payment of all employees in accordance with negotiated contracts and Board policies; supervises completion of local, state, and federal reports on payroll deductions; has responsibility for establishing payroll policies and procedures; supervises proper accounting of all payroll disbursements; supervises and audits all payroll records.
• Acts as designated purchasing agent for the School District; processes purchase orders; recommends and enforces purchasing policies, procedures, and regulations; prepares specifications and determines quality of equipment and supplies; enforces school code requirements for bidding and purchasing; responsible for storage and delivery of supplies; Chief Financial Officer Position Description 3 maintains inventory control; serves as the School District’s expert on the source and cost of supplies, equipment, and services; maintains records and catalogues on items to be purchased.
• Holds responsibility for Real Estate and Fixed Asset Management. Maintains inventory records and determines values of fixed assets; secures adequate insurance and provides for security of fixed assets; responsible for management of real and personal property records. • Reviews the tax collections of, and when necessary, provides input to the locally elected and appointed tax collectors for the District.
• Provides financial data for state and federal financial grants; provides assistance in securing financial grants; monitors District use of grant monies.
• Works collaboratively with the Chief of Schools, Chief Academic Officer and Director of Facilities to establish accountability for energy consumption and to establish a District energy management program for the reduction of utility consumption. • Supervises the Executive Director of Financial Planning, Employee Benefits program and department staff and responsibitlies.
• Supervises the Executive Director of Facilities and all department responsibitlies.
• Supervises the Director of Child Nutrition and Food Services and department responsibilities.
• Supervises the Director of Technology and all department responsibitlies.
• Supervises the Director of Safety and Security and all department responsibitlies.
• Supervises the Supervisor of Transportation and all department responsibitlies.
• Supervises the Director of Federal Programs and all department responsibitlies.
• Serves as the District’s Record Retention Officer for non-educational records and the District’s delegate to the Lehigh County Tax Collection Committee.
• Attends Board meetings and work sessions. Attends meetings and conferences as required by the position. Attends professional seminars and workshops.
• Serves as a member of the District’s Emergency Management Plan Team.
• Ensures proper adherence to District policy and procedures, and ensures proper adherence to applicable contract language that is in effect for the District.
• Provides increased fiscal oversight for Title I, Title II, ACCESS, and IDEA Federal funds.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.



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Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction

JobID: 3219

Position Type:
  Administration/Clerk of the Works


Date Posted:
  10/1/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction
Salary: $132,318-$185,246/yr.

Qualifications
 
• Masters and Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associates related to construction management;
• Ten years of experience in construction/maintenance specification writing and/or preparation and experience in school facilities and school building construction;
• Professional certification in Building construction or Facilities management;
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151);
• Project Management experience and/or certification (PMP) preferred;
• Experience with managing time;
• Experience in maintaining appropriate construction documents;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Summary
 
The Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction provides technical and construction project management support services in connection with school site improvements, modification of facilities, and new construction projects. The Clerk of the Works for Capital Projects and Construction assists in the preparation and review of project plans and specifications, coordinates, inspects projects, and prepares all documentation required for the successful completion of projects.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Review plans, estimate, and schedule work assignments on school site improvements, modification of facilities, and/or new construction projects.
• Assist in the development of formal project specifications for bid purposes and review bid specifications to assure their thoroughness and accuracy in relation to approved plans.
• Confer with prospective contractors and solicit formal and informal bids; solicit and review proposals.
• Review payment requests.
• Coordinate and submit payment applications for projects to assure the timely payment of work completed according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assure timely and appropriate development of projects and project schedules.
• Coordinates site visits and pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, and attend job meetings as required.
• Assists with pre-qualification and post-bid requirements.
• Assists with monitoring construction contract compliance.
• Prepare reports, maintain project records, and ensure compliance with current standards, codes, and ordinances.
• Coordinate and maintain communication and cooperative working relationships with District personnel.
• Perform periodic field visits and provide progress reports.
• Directs and oversees the planning, design, construction and delivery of the District’s capital projects. Monitors the status of projects in progress to ensure the cost effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• Oversees the preparation of Action Items for the School Board of Directors’ approval and oversees professional service contracts.
• Coordinates assigned construction projects and related activities.
• Develops the annual capital budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Continuous Improvement Plan
• Monitors budget spending against project scope and estimate.
• Manages cash accounting against project appropriation.
• Implements proper controls to ensure integrity throughout the organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.



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Director of School Safety and Security

JobID: 3217

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  10/1/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of School Safety and Security
Salary Range: $109,913 - $153,878 
Qualifications
 
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Masters preferred.
2. Have extensive work with law enforcement agencies.
3. Be able to work with police and safety personnel as well as school district staff.
4. Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
5. Proficient with technology and use of safety systems and software (Navigate, video surveillance, etc.)
6. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
7. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
9. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Summary
The Director of School Safety will maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors by helping to develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, access control procedures, accident prevention efforts, support risk management efforts, fire, safety, emergency management, and asset protection.The Director of School Safety performs tasks in developing, implementing, and managing programs designed to effectively address security and school safety needs. Employee is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive school safety program, which includes working with local law enforcement agencies. Employee works extensively with the Director of Operations, school administrators and ASD community on all areas of school safety. Work also involves implementing training programs pertaining to matters of safety and security for site-based administrators and teachers.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates a comprehensive security/school safety program, policies and procedures by studying organization operations and schedules; establishing internal controls; conducting inspections as appropriate; reporting potential hazards to appropriate departments; creating and updating ASD School Board policies and Standard Operating Procedures, safety and security manuals
2. Coordinates school safety compliance with federal, state and local regulations by studying existing and new requirements and overseeing and enforcing school-wide adherence to requirements.
3. Coordinates safety planning and practice to support academic processes of each school by creatively implementing best practices in safety, security and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment, creativity and innovation so the process of education can be enhanced rather than impeded by safety efforts.
4. Conducts and coordinates safety, security and emergency preparedness training by developing, scheduling and/or facilitating training for staff, students and public safety officials relating to school safety, security and emergency preparedness.
5. Secures facilities, equipment, students and personnel by working in conjunction with the appropriate departments in recommending safety and security equipment purchases and upgrades; maintaining records of fire and other emergency drills and conducting drills when appropriate; supervising and maintaining access control and key distribution
6. Serves as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies. Working directly with local law enforcement agencies during critical incident situations and follow-up.
7. Works with appropriate departments to meet operational security needs within budget; works with Finance, Facilities and Maintenance departments for capital improvements as needed; schedules expenditures.
8. Assists in the development and implementation of security plans for special events.
9. Advises and assists site-based administrators in matters involving criminal activities on school campuses.
10. Coordinates with site-based administrators, Maintenance and Facilities Departments to address and correct safety/security issues on school campus.
11. Advise architectural design teams for construction and renovation projects relative to school safety.
12. Prepares memos, reports, drawings, etc. related to safety and traffic issues on school campus; presenting them to appropriate school directors.
13. Receives all reports of school crime from site-based administrators and maintains statistics regarding this information.
14. Communicates with other schools on matters related to school safety.
15. Director of School Safety participates in annual trainings to stay current on laws, policies and procedures regarding school safety.
16. Attends parent organizational and school board meetings as necessary.
17. Performs other related work as required.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 


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Director of Virtual Education

JobID: 3536

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  3/14/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Virtual Education
Salary: $109,913-$153,878 

Qualifications:
 
• Master's degree in education, education administration, curriculum and instruction, instructional technology, digital learning, or a related field.
• Doctorate in Education preferred.
• Background in instructional design, blended learning models, or e-learning program development.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, and educational technology initiatives.
• g experience in online/virtual environments.experience in school or central office administration, includinr more of years oFive (5)
• Demonstrated understanding of current practices and issues related to developing, maintaining, quality assurance, and expanding online education programs using instructional technologies and digital learning.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory requirements associated with online learning
• Experience analyzing data to improve online enrollment, student outcomes, and the design and delivery of online instruction and programming
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to online education, data privacy, and accessibility.
• Technological proficiency with web applications, MS Office, Learning Management System (e.g.,), Google Suite, and analytics
• Experience using Student Information Systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Skyward, SapphireK12, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/ child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Note:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
The Director of Virtual Education leads, develops, and manages the district's virtual and online learning initiatives. This role ensures high-quality digital learning experiences for students, oversees curriculum development, ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, and provides leadership for instructional staff in online environments. The director collaborates with district leaders, educators, families, and community partners to expand access to virtual education opportunities.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of the online learning and instructional innovation plan and ensure its alignment with the Allentown School District (ASD) Strategic Plan.
• Oversee online scheduling, enrollment, policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with ASD leadership, faculty, and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Directs, coordinates, and supervises the administration of all virtual programs to include all certified, professional, and support staff, assigning courses and students; assessing teacher performance; providing teacher professional development and coaching; and leading teacher recruitment.
• Coordinate and implement instructional design projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure online learning and programming meet standards set by state and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, ADA) and FCC policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the best practices in the design, development, and delivery of large-scale online educational programming, teaching, and learning.
• Oversee and monitor compliance with the vendor contract for the Virtual Campus program.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and copyright laws and regulations.
• Coordinates virtual programming by providing a student orientation, ongoing success coaching, providing graduation checks to high school students, and leading student recruitment efforts.
• Facilitates district and state assessments for virtual and alternative program students
• Collaborate with ASD leadership and internal stakeholders to manage the hiring, training, and mentoring of faculty/staff, resolve online student complaints, and ensure that faculty and student online support functions are aligned to promote student success.
• Provide faculty training and professional development that develops faculty instructional technology competence, supports best practices in instructional design, development, and delivery, and promotes instructional innovation in the use of learning technologies that enhance teaching and learning in online, hybrid, and web-enhanced instruction.
• Collaborates with the Office of Learning and Teaching to assure learning programs delivered virtually meet the same standards as other education programs (learning objectives, identification of competencies, performance measures, etc.).
• Collaborate with vendors to identify and provide quality learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with Information Technology leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure the effective online learning delivery through the LMS and the proper management and currency of the LMS, related software, and equipment.
• Hire, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate ASD staff.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Grants Development and other administrators to ensure that Title I funds, school improvement funds, and other grants or funding sources are linked to the strategic plan and the data reflecting student achievement needs that are used to inform continuous instructional improvement.
• Collaborates with the Director of Communications to develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy and materials.
• Identify emerging trends and conduct needs analyses that offer new programming and service opportunities.
• Collaborate with their supervisor to develop and monitor the program budget.
• Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities that may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent and/or designee.



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Director of Opportunity Programs and Alternative Education

JobID: 3537

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Opportunity Programs & Alternative Education
Salary: $109,913-$153,878 

Qualifications:
 
• Master's degree in alternative education, education administration, curriculum and instruction, counseling, school psychology, special education or a related field.
• Doctorate in Education preferred.
• Five (5) years or more experience in school or central office administration.
• Demonstrated understanding of current practices and issues related to the development, maintenance, quality assurance, and expansion of alternative education
• Experience with accreditation, credit recovery, and regulatory requirements associated with alternative education.
• Experience analyzing data to improve enrollment, student outcomes, and the design and delivery of alternative learning instruction and programming
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently.
• Experience using Student and Staff Information Systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Skyward, SapphireK12, etc.)
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/ child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Note:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the district in support of policies, goals, and objectives related primarily to communications, legal activities conducted by the district, and government relations in support of the mission, vision, and strategic established by the superintendent and school board by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Lead the development, implementation, and review of the alternative education program and instructional innovation plan and ensure its alignment with the Allentown School District (ASD) Strategic Plan.
• Oversee scheduling, enrollment, policies, procedures, and practices in collaboration with ASD leadership, faculty, and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Coordinate and implement instructional design projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure that the alternative education program meets standards set by state and federal regulations, district policies, and accreditation standards. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the best practices in the design, development, and delivery of large-scale alternative educational programming, teaching, and learning.
• Research, compile, assemble and evaluate a variety of technical information related to the Alternative Education program; participate in the development, implementation, amendments, and evaluation of program(s), plans, and educational documents; prepare and distribute related correspondence and informational materials.
• Coordinates alternative students by providing a student orientation, ongoing success coaching, providing graduation checks to high school students, and leading student recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates special education services for alternative program students by maintaining necessary records, attending IEP meetings, and coordinating with and assisting special education case managers.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to personnel and assigned activities, as well as student achievement reports; create master schedule(s) and organize standardized testing schedule(s)
• Research, develop, implement and refine pathways for students to achieve graduation success.
• Collaborate with ASD leadership and internal stakeholders to manage the hiring, training, and mentoring of faculty/staff, resolve complaints, and ensure that faculty and student support functions are aligned to promote student success.
• Provide faculty training and professional development that develops faculty instructional competence, supports best practices in alternative education design, development, and delivery.
• Develop and oversee intervention strategies to support at-risk students academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborates with principals to establish safety net programs that maximize opportunities for students to meet grade level expectations and state and ASD standards.
• Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, and issuance of directives.
• Supervises program and building discipline; student, faculty, and staff attendance; and class schedules; cumulative records and grade reporting to ensure that all are aligned and in compliance with school district policies and regulations
• Develop strategies to promote positive behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Collaborates with related departments to establish clear approaches for planning and measuring individual and collective student growth. Operates with the intent of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college, post-secondary schooling and/or is career ready.
• Coordinate with mental health professionals, social workers, and law enforcement when needed.
• Hire, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate ASD staff.
• Maintains a visible presence and communicates effectively in all areas of the department.
• Conducts research to drive productive program initiatives and instruction.
• Collaborates with the Director of Communications to develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy and materials.
• Identify emerging trends and conduct needs analyses that offer opportunities for new programming and service.
• Develop and manage budgets for alternative education programs, including identifying and securing funding sources (e.g. grants), to support program development and initiatives.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent and/or designee.



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Director of Innovation and Instructional Technology

JobID: 3538

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  4/3/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Innovation and Instructional Technology
Salary: $109,913-$153,878 

Qualifications:
 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• An appropriate, valid and current Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate or Supervisory Certificate required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT leadership, strategic planning, instructional technology integration, project development, staffing planning and management, budget management, evaluation, and systematic decision-making in a Higher Education or K-12 environment.
• Proven experience in integrating enterprise software solutions and instructional technology tools into organizational and instructional processes to enhance learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale IT and EdTech initiatives, including the deployment of learning management systems (LMS), digital assessment platforms, and other educational technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, instructional technology best practices, data security, communications, data center technologies, and audiovisual systems to support classroom and online learning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with educators, administrators, and stakeholders in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, providing guidance on instructional technology best practices and professional development opportunities.
• Experience analyzing data to improve enrollment, attendance, student outcomes, and the design and delivery of innovative instructional techniques.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently.
• Experience using Student and Staff Information Systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Skyward, SapphireK12, etc.)
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/ child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151)
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Note:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
 
The Director of Innovation & Instructional Technology, working under the Executive Director of Technology and the Executive Director of Learning and Teaching, gives strategic direction and manages operations for the district's IT infrastructure and systems, as well as the implementation of educational technology platforms. Key technology areas overseen include communications infrastructure, data center technologies, systems management, telephone systems, technology security, audiovisual technologies, and educational technology. This role needs a solid understanding of IT best practices, project management methodologies, budget management principles, and innovative educational technology for learning and teaching, as well as the ability to lead and develop a team of technology professionals.
  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the district's overall IT strategic plan, aligning technology initiatives with institutional goals.
• Provide strategic direction and advocacy for the application of technologies that advance district priorities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Information Technology and other stakeholders to identify and prioritize technology investments.
• Remain actively engaged in the school education and technology professional communities to stay informed of best practices and emerging trends.
• Develop and implement a district-wide vision for integrating technology into teaching and learning, ensuring alignment with educational goals and curriculum standards.
• Oversee the daily operations of the IT department, ensuring the reliable and efficient delivery of technology services.
• Provide second-level operational guidance and support to the IT team, including the Supervisors of Information Technology.
• Develop and implement technology procedures and policies that adhere to district standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage enterprise technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet stakeholder expectations.
• Leadership & Supervision of Instruction – Lead and support instructional supervisors, instructional coaches, and educators in effectively integrating educational technology to enhance teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
• Professional Development & Training – Design and oversee training programs to build educators’ capacity to use technology to improve instruction, student engagement, and digital literacy.
• EdTech Evaluation & Integration – Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging educational technologies, digital tools, and learning management systems (LMS) to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making – Use data analytics and assessment tools to monitor the effectiveness of educational technology initiatives and guide continuous instructional improvement.
• Develop and manage annual technology budgets for areas of direct responsibility.
• Prioritize financial and strategic investments within areas of direct responsibility.
• Monitor budget performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Supervise the Supervisors of Information Technology, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend appropriate personnel actions, including hiring, training, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure the IT team has the necessary skills and resources to effectively support the district's technology needs.
• Collaborate effectively with school administration collaborating with team members from both the Information Technology (IT) and Learning & Teaching departments through conversation projects, and meetings
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and other technology partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Information Technology or the Executive Director of Learning and Teaching.



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Director of Mathematics

JobID: 2049

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  5/5/2023


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Mathematics
Salary: $109,913-$153,878
 
Qualifications:
 
• Master’s Degree with coursework in curriculum and instruction.
• Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Principal or Supervisory Certificate.
• Experience as a building level administrator (principal, assistant principal, supervisor of curriculum & instruction) preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience in mathematics related program development and implementation, including deep knowledge of Common Core and Pennsylvania Standards in Mathematics
• Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and software programs typically used within the classroom
• Excellent communication skills
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside the district.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent/Deputy Superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the district in support of policies, goals, and objectives related primarily to communications, legal activities conducted by the district, and government relations in support of the mission, vision, and strategic established by the superintendent and school board by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides oversight in the implementation of all mathematics curricula K through 12.
• Collaborates with the Director of Science and Educational Technology to coordinate the development of a District-wide STEM philosophy and assures complete alignment of STEM areas with the Common Core Standards and Pennsylvania Standards
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure that strong mathematics instruction, curriculum, and assessment are fully integrated K through 12
• Coordinates with Director of Human Resources in screening, interviewing and hiring all staff related to mathematics
• Collaborates with the Learning and Teaching Department and school leadership in providing oversight and planning for all professional development in mathematics; including pre-service and in-service workshops and in-service programs at the district and school level
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel in the development, writing, and implementation of proposals and grants to acquire funding
• Coordinates the preparation of status reports and presentations to teachers, administrators, district office personnel and the Board of School Directors as they relate to mathematics
• Provides committee leadership in all mathematics related areas
• Collaborates with Directors of Literacy and Science and Educational Technology in the supervision and evaluation process of the Supervisors of Instruction, assisting them in mathematics related professional development and the integration of mathematics curriculum in K - 12 classrooms
• Assists the Executive Director of Learning and Teaching in preparing and monitoring mathematics line items in the curriculum budget and equitably provides resource support
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with state and local education agencies and participates on higher education, business, and community education advisory committees
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Deputy Superintendent, or Executive Director of Learning and Teaching



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Director of Communications

JobID: 2067

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  5/16/2023


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Communications
Salary: $105,750-148,050
 
Qualifications:
 
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field; Masters’ Degree preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years progressive experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
Summary
The primary function of this position is to plan, coordinate, implement, and assess the activities relating to district wide public information, community relations, customer service, marketing, web page development, video production, and internal and external communications.  This position also provides professional and sensitive assistance to the Superintendent and senior management staff on matters related to the dissemination of public information, management of issues, media relations, and community relations.  In addition, the position further develops and shapes a comprehensive image of the Allentown School District, working closely with all of the district's departments and schools.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Directs and develops a quality public affairs and communications program
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with district administrators, press and news media organizations, business leaders, community groups, city officials, and the general public
• Communicates with all levels of district staff, officials, members of the media, and the general public, both verbally and in writing
• Collaborates closely with building administration to communicate publicly events and functions occurring in the school setting
• Serve as crisis communicator for the District and coordinates emergency communications for buildings when applicable
• Trains staff in effective communication strategies and use of approved district platforms.
• Serves as main information source for all media contacts requesting data and insights
• Establishes processes to generate appropriate flow of press releases
• Arranges, facilitates, and manages media briefings with Superintendent daily, if appropriate
• Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team in the development and/or revision to Board policies relating to all areas of communications, including but not limited to print, electronic, and social media communication
• Conducts research and prepares informational material which will enhance the District's image and public awareness of district operations and activities
• Compiles reports from a wide variety of sources and data
• Responds to citizen and media requests in a timely, professional manner
• Understands and follows district oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
• Makes sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures
• Performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy, meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Establishes processes to generate appropriate flow of press releases
• Arranges, facilitates, and manages media briefings with Superintendent daily, if appropriate
• Collaborates with the Superintendent’s Cabinet in the development and/or revision to Board policies relating to all areas of communications, including but not limited to print, electronic, and social media communication
• Prepares and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements relating to district communications
• Performs such other tasks and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent



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Director of Family and Community Engagement

JobID: 2943

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  7/2/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Family and Community Engagement 
Salary: $109,913-$153,878 

Qualifications:
 
• Master’s degree preferred with a major in the field of education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years or more progressive academic experience as a teacher or related field. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Supervisory and/or Principal certification.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data to drive improvement
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred).
• Such additional modifications or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Note:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
The Director of Family and Community Engagement will work to develop a comprehensive strategy and implementation of all family and community engagement initiatives. The Director of Family and Community Engagement provides data informed, forward thinking, and research practices for the programs and services with a purpose to engage in fulfillment of the District’s mission and vision. The Director of Family and Community Engagement is responsible for leading and supporting alignment with family and community organizations to improve overall outcomes. Additionally, the Director is the primary supervisor for family and community initiatives and managing the Parent Liaisons, Outreach Workers and ELECT Program Staff.
 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Serve as a thought partner and counsel to the Chief of Schools, Chief Outreach Officer of Family & Community Engagement and Superintendent as a member of the Department of Learning & Teaching.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the District’s strategic direction for delivering efficient and effective programs and services to meet the health, culture, climate needs of our students in alignment with the Districts mission, vision, and goals.
• Support the achievement of positive outcomes in the Office of Family and Community Engagement related to family and community engagement.
• Work in collaboration with the Chief Outreach Officer of Family & Community Engagement and Superintendent to create, implement and monitor a district family and community engagement framework that aligns with the goals of the Office.
• Collaborate with the Chief Outreach Officer and implement a plan to align the community organizations dedicated to improved social emotional learning and parent engagement outcomes and professional development in service of our students and families.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of monthly meetings with the team members working directly with school leaders, educators, counselors, parents, guardians, families, and attendance team members.
• Supervise and develop a system of programs, initiatives and strategies to inspire the Office leaders to use data informed, evidenced based, positive behavioral intervention and supports, and multi-tiered systems of supports initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Virtual Education and Alternative Programming Learning Program lead to meet the whole student needs of students in the virtual program.
• Collaborate with school districts, community agencies, and institutions of higher education to promote efficient and effective social emotional, family engagement, wellness, positive student behavior, and student attendance outcomes.
• Oversee the convening of regular meetings with the health services community organizations.
• Oversee the convening of regular meetings with the social emotional learning community organizations.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations related to efficient and effective delivery of Office programs and services to the Superintendent and Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with key district staff, governmental agencies, school districts, local education organizations, community groups, and other stakeholders in support and furtherance of the Office’s efforts to maximize program and service effectiveness.
• Monitor and incorporate emerging and best practice research on educating the whole student; engaging families; and improving culture and climate across district schools.
• Analyze and use data to inform decisions to develop and implement strategic, continuous, and action plans to improve Office programs and services.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Office key performance indicators and dashboards aligned to the District’s strategic direction and priorities.
• Serve on external community committees in furtherance of the District’s mission and vision.
• Consult with the Chief of Schools, Chief Outreach Officer and Chief Academic Officer on planning the Board’s Regular Board Meeting agenda and the Board’s Education Committee agendas. Develop and/or finalize exhibits and documents to be presented at meetings as requested by the Chief of Schools.
• Perform duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and the District’s code of conduct.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Family and Community Engagement Office school strategic and continuous improvement plans and the establishment of models designed to improve family engagement, positive student behavior, student attendance, and student wellness through a two-way feedback loop of communication.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent.





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Director of Athletics and Physical Education

JobID: 2946

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  7/3/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Salary: $109,913-$153,878

Qualifications:
 
• Master’s Degree with coursework in leadership, curriculum and instruction, sports management, or health and/or physical education
• Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Principal or Supervisory Certificate.
• Experience as a building level administrator (principal, assistant principal, supervisor of curriculum & instruction) preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of PIAA regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
•  A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside the district.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or Superintendent/Deputy Superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable

Summary 
When directly reporting to the Executive Director of Learning and Teaching, the Director of Athletics and Physical Education will offer leadership and overall supervision for the district's athletic programs and athletic activities. The Director of Athletics and Physical Education will be responsible for curriculum and instruction in the physical education and health classes.  The Director of Arts and Physical Education will supervise full time Athletic Directors.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
 
• Collaborates with schools to develop a comprehensive district-wide athletic program for consistent coordination and provides leadership support to schools to optimize their individual athletic programs.
• Oversees and assesses the performance of two high school Athletic Directors.
• Ensures inclusive athletic opportunities for all students and sets annual athletic program goals and objectives.
• Develops athletic policies in consultation with principals, athletic directors, coaches, and student athletes.
• Creates and annually updates a comprehensive district-wide athletic program policy and guidebook.
• Provides guidance to schools on Board policy and Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) rules.
• Participates in the evaluation and procurement of athletic equipment.
• Acts as a consultant for athletic construction projects within the district.
• Ensures compliance with regulations in the district's athletic program.
• Assists in writing and managing grant proposals as necessary.
• Coordinates athletic services with local community agencies.
• Coordinates physical examinations for athletes with community agencies.
• Manages athletic facility maintenance in collaboration with schools and district departments.
• Facilitates meetings for athletic directors to plan and coordinate programs.
• Cultivates positive community relationships by promoting awareness and involvement in athletic programs.
• Offers professional development opportunities for Athletic Directors, Coaches, Physical Education teachers, and Health teachers.
• Creates a written curriculum for physical education and health classes from pre-kindergarten to high school.
•  Advocates for inclusive athletic opportunities for all students and sets annual athletic program goals and objectives.
• Conducts annual evaluations of the athletic program's effectiveness.
• Collaborates with the Business Office and Director of Procurement to establish purchasing procedures and ensure fiscally responsible spending of the Athletic budget.
• Works with the Human Resources Department to ensure proper hiring procedures for coaches.
• Undertakes additional tasks aligned with the objectives of the role.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Deputy Superintendent, or Executive Director.

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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 




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Director of Literacy

JobID: 3548

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Literacy
Salary: $109,913-153,878
 
Qualifications:
 
• An appropriate valid and current Pennsylvania Instructional II, Supervisory and/or Principal Certificate
• A Master's Degree with Course Work in curriculum and instruction
• Three to Five years’ experience In Central Office and/or School Level Leadership
• Five years of successful public-school teaching experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and software programs typically used within  
•  the classroom
•  A valid and current operator's license for a motor vehicle and have access to an operable vehicle for traveling within and outside the district.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151)
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
The Director of Literacy will lead the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices, focusing on pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade components of the science of reading and structured Literacy in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Eight. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of evidenced-based strategies for literacy development for all students served in the Allentown School District, and has experience? in developing and leading systems aligned to the Districtwide vision for literacy development and application that foster reading success for all students.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive PreK-12 literacy strategy centered on the Science of Reading to ensure evidence-based practices across all grade levels.
• Oversee and guide the integration of structured literacy components, including phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics, into curriculum design and instructional practices.
• Collaborate with school leaders, instructional leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches to promote high-quality professional development on evidenced-based practices and structured literacy approaches and support their effective classroom  implementation.
• Evaluate students' literacy data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and implement targeted interventions based on the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and evidenced-based practices.
• Provide guidance and support in selecting and implementing evidence-based reading and writing assessments aligned to the Science of Reading
  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Provides oversight in the implementation of all literacy curricula, in all curricular areas and interventions, Pre-K through 12
• Coordinates the development of a District-wide Literacy philosophy and assures complete alignment of all content areas as they relate to Literacy, with the Standards Aligned System (SAS)
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure that Literacy is fully integrated Pre-K through12
• Coordinates with Human Resources in screening, interviewing and hiring all staff related to Literacy
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining District common assessments aligned to literacy curriculum
• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Professional Learning in providing oversight and planning for all professional development of Literacy; including pre-service and in-service workshops and in-service programs at the district and building level
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel in the development, writing, and implementation of proposals to acquire funding
• Coordinates the preparation of status reports and presentations to teachers, administrators, district office personnel and the Board of School Directors as they relate to Literacy
• Provides committee leadership in all Literacy related areas
• Interfaces with Supervisors of Instruction in organizing classroom learning to focus on comprehension checks, responsive classrooms and higher order thinking skills
• Collaborates with the Chief Academic Officer in preparing and monitoring Literacy line items in the curriculum budget and equitably provides resource support
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with state and local education agencies
• Participates on higher education, business, and community education advisory committees
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer or the Superintendent



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Director of Grant Accounting

JobID: 3552

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  3/31/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Grant Accounting
Salary: $109,913-$153,878

Qualifications:
 
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business administration or other related field
• deemed appropriate.
• Three (3) years of accounting experience with school accounting or grant administration preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles of accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience and proficiency in Excel, Word and/or Google Docs is required.
• Strong analytical, research and mathematical aptitude
• Work well in a team environment.
• Excellent organization skills
• Dependable and able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Summary
Oversee and maintain grant revenues and expenditures, implement revenue controls and ensure timeliness and accuracy of grant reimbursement requests and financial reports.  The Grant Accountant performs various grant-related functions, including the monitoring and fiscal compliance of grants.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•  Perform accounting for grants received by the District including the creation and maintenance of the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Pennsylvania Department of Education and Federal Uniform Guidance.
• Implement and monitor procedures to communicate, educate and ensure compliance with the
• internal policies and any other applicable grant regulations. Includes review and update of the business office procedures manual related to grant administration.
• Regularly meet and work with grant administrators to develop and/or review fiscal school year and grant year budgets and review planned and actual expenditure activity for adherence to grant award approval and timeframe.
• Calculate and record adjustments for labor distribution changes including related fringe benefits calculations.
•  Prepare invoices and cash requests for federal funds.
• Close out grants and file any required financial reports including final expenditure reports with the State.
• Complete the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) included in the Annual Financial Audit.
• Prepare required audit work papers for annual, state, federal, local or internal requests.
• Ensure fixed assets purchased with grant funds are tagged and inventoried in the fixed asset
• system. Conduct physical inventory in compliance with District policy.
• Compute, prepare, and submit the annual indirect cost rate report to the State of Michigan.
• Establish and maintain a current grant status listing including beginning and ending grant dates
• Coordinate all grant related budgeting, budget revisions, accounting, reporting and cash flow.
• Stay abreast of federal state, local and district statutes, policies, regulations and procedures concerning grants
• Provide assistance to and communicate with state, federal, and local administrators with grant applications, budgets, reports and overall administration of the grants, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned which are necessary to maintain the District’s efficiency

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 




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Director of Information Technology

JobID: 3553

Position Type:
  Administration/Director


Date Posted:
  3/31/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Director of Information Technology
Salary: $109,913-153,878
 
Qualifications:
 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in working with technology, including operating systems, telephones, voicemail, hardware, and software applications.
• Experience in development of an administration of budgets including grant writing and administration.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in applying computer technology and business software efficiently and effectively.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Summary
Plans, administers, and supervises system-wide the implementation, operations, maintenance, and support of all information technology in the district, including all systems for instructional activities, school district, and individual school management.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
1. Acts as primary contact for all new information services and oversees the implementation of those services.
2. Develops monitoring techniques to measure levels of satisfaction of school district personnel and initiates programs to increase satisfaction.
3. Develops and provides client support required to ensure that the technology systems are used effectively, including developing and providing training programs, providing “help desk” support, and promoting user forums and discussion points.
4. Assesses user needs, translates them into technical objectives and works with the staff to define and implement practices and procedures on the selection, use and support of information technology.
5. Manages the acquisition of information technology for the school district, including equipment standards, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management as well as maintains the reliability and availability of school district information technology hardware and software.
6. Maintains for clients the availability and usability of electronic data and develops appropriate backup procedures for the effective handling of “down time” in the utilization of information technology.
7. Maintains technology equipment and systems (e.g. servers, telephone systems, intercoms, alarms, surveillance cameras, software applications, network) for the purpose of ensuring that systems are functioning properly and effectively in support of district administrative and educational operations.
8. Serve as and/or collaborate with the District’s ERATE Specialist to ensure all Federal guidelines and CIPA compliancy.
9. Implements comprehensive maintenance plans for desktop, server, and network technology as well as safeguards information technology and its associated data from unintentional and malicious damage, loss, and use.
10. Creates and implement information technology security practices and procedures, including those for both the physical and electronic access to the school district’s information technology assets and data.
11. Makes recommendations concerning policy matters relative to information technology as well as facilitate technology information exchanges among school district personnel, vendors, and business partners.
12. Provides technical and business training, motivates, supports, and encourages professional growth, and oversees the efficient and effective utilization of the information technology staff.
13. Provides, directs, and organizes essential contract resources to meet those needs that cannot be met through existing staff capabilities and services and supervises and evaluates the performance of contracted personnel.
14. Develops the budget for information technology as well as oversees purchase plans related to technology.
15. Provides research data to assist in the evaluation of information technology hardware and software as well as reviews, evaluates synthesizes, and presents current research findings concerning applications of information technology.
16. Acquires and expands an understanding of the school district’s mission, while creatively applying that knowledge to help the school district attain its vision.
17. Provides leadership in the school district’s information technology organization and coordinates implementation of the school district’s technology plan.
18. Attends all public-school board meetings, participates in committee meetings, and presents on selected issues and programs, as necessary. 
19. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Deputy Superintendent.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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Executive Director of Financial Planning

JobID: 2647

Position Type:
  Administration/Executive Director


Date Posted:
  2/21/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Executive Director of Financial Planning
Salary: $132,318-$185,246

 
Qualifications:
 
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting or related discipline
• Minimum of Five (5) years of prior related experience in a school district
• Proficiency with fund accounting and GAAP
• Strong human relations and communication skills
• Ability to perform multiple technical tasks and work independently under broad organizational policies
• Strong technology and computer application skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find acceptable and reasonable
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Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Summary
 
To plan and manage the business affairs of the school system in compliance with instructions of the CFO, pertinent laws, state regulations, and Board policies and supervises the Director of Finance, Director of Procurement and Benefits Administrator. 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Establishes a system of control for budget execution; directs and supervises all financial accounting in the School District.
• Assists and cooperates with outside auditing agencies in the conduct of approved audits or review of the district’s fiscal records.
• Translates the educational needs of the district as expressed in periodic meetings into composite short- and long-term financial plans.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual district budget, reviews it with the Administration and presents it for approval and adoption by the Board of Directors.
• Prepares cost analysis reports concerning the operation of the school district.
• Reviews the effect of the educational program on the financial structure of the community and advises the CFO in maintaining a proper balance between the two.
• Is familiar with all sources of revenues for school purposes and explores new sources.  Responsible for obtaining all monies to which the Board of Education is entitled.  Collaborates with all concerned in securing the funds necessary to operate the educational program.
• Works with attorneys and financial advisors to effect suitable financing.
• Prepares documents as required for processing and bond offerings.
• Oversees the distribution of payments for construction in progress.
• Provides the Superintendent and other staff members, as well as the Board, with facts and information that help them in their relations with the public.
• Interprets the business area of educational programs to the educational staff and public as needed.
• Communicates with the school solicitor on legal matters as needed.
• Presents budget related informational sessions to various community groups as needed
• Assists the CFO  and Director of Human Resources in preparing for negotiations as needed.
• Oversees, directs, and supervises the Business Office staff.
• Maintains adequate records for all School District employees regarding salary, retirement, social security, withholding taxes, wage taxes, insurance and the like and completes related reports.
• Oversees the administration of the Employee Benefits Office. Supervises and evaluates the Employee Benefits Supervisor.
• Supervises and evaluates the Director of Finance.
• Supervises and evaluates the Director of Procurement.
• Oversees the administration of the district’s tax-sheltered annuity program for employees.
• Assists in the organization and execution of in-service training programs aimed at increasing the skills of school business management.
• In conjunction with the Business Office staff, oversees the preparation and certification of the   accuracy of monthly and annual financial reports required by the superintendent, Board of Education, State Department of Education and other agencies of government.
• Establishes the accounting systems necessary to provide school officials and administrators with accurate financial facts as the basis for formulating policies and decisions.
• Oversees the tax collection systems utilized by the district.
• Invests the funds of the district on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective cash flow and in a manner that provides maximized returns at minimized risk levels.      
• Assists in the evaluation of computer hardware and systems for handling Business Office reporting requirements of the district.   
• Maintains adequate general liability and property casualty coverage for the district and personnel, as required.
• Administers the student accident insurance coverage and policy information.
• Submits information for inclusion in agendas for board meetings.
• Attends regular, committee, and executive sessions of the Board to advise on matters relating to school district finances and business office functions.
• Develops and implements policy in the area of school business management, generally accepted accounting practices and related activities.
• Coordinates activities with the Board solicitor including contracts, retainers, and the processing of bills.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Chief Financial Officer.
 
 
 
 



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Executive Director of English Learner Services

JobID: 2711

Position Type:
  Administration/Executive Director


Date Posted:
  4/3/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Executive Director of English Learner Services
Salary: $132,318-$185,246 

Qualifications:
 
1. Master’s Degree required.
   • Major in TESOL
   • Major in Bilingual Education
   • Major in Ed Leadership with PreK-12 Administrative Certificate
2. Five or more years of administrative experience including school and/or central administration experience at a director, principal or executive level.
3. Successful experience working with English Learners and/or Dual Language Instruction in an urban school district.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Summary
When reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer, the Executive Director of English Learner Services will support the educational performance and financial stability of the district by providing strategic, forward thinking, and visionary leadership for the Office of English Learner Education Programs and the Newcomer Academies team members. The Executive Director will monitor and utilize data systems to meet state and federal mandates. The Executive Director of English Learner Services will also lead and direct the efforts of the team in the Office of English Learner Education Programs to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external constituents. The Executive Director of English Learner Services will serve and provide counsel as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
1. Provide leadership, direction, supervision, both personally and through curriculum specialists andthe supervisor, and support to bilingual, ESL and World language programs. 
2. Develop and refine the philosophy, policies and operating procedures for the implementation of bilingual education, ESL and World Language programs in consonance with other school district policies, relevant state statutes and federal law. 
3. Provide resource personnel to schools and support services to students for the developmentand/or improvement of bilingual education, ESL and World language programsand implement guidelines as well as Title III support.
4. Administers, supervises, and coordinates, both directly and through supervisory personnel, theday-to-day operations and activities of the Bilingual/Multicultural Education Office including placement of ELLS, language assessment and monitoring of ELLs students, curriculum development, supervision of bilingual/ESL staff and World language staff.
5. Hold quarterly meetings with Bilingual/ESL principals for information dissemination and professional development in programmatic and compliance matters related to ELLs as well as Title III support.
6. Monitor the language acquisition of language minority and ELLs students in the bilingual education and ESL programs from the point of entry to exit; monitor the academic achievement of student populations that the Bilingual/Multicultural Education Office services.
7. Monitor the academic achievement of ESL students and language immersion program students.
8. Develop and monitor a budget that adequately meets the personnel and programmatic needs of the office
9. Develop and monitor Title III budget as well as participate in the development of the district’s ESEA Consolidated Plan.
10. Initiate and promote modified and/or new programs for linguistic and culturally diverse populations.
11. Monitor ELL language and academic progress to meet the Annual Measurement Achievement Objectives for ELLs as mandated by NCLB.
12. Collaborate with the Assessment Office in the academic and language assessment issues/mandates for ELLs.
13. Communicate to and collaborate with community and civic groups, institutions of higher education and community-based agencies which serve linguistic and culturally diverse populations as well as promote the development of education services for parents of linguistic and culturally diverse populations.
14. Collaborate with other programs affecting linguistic and culturally diverse populations and advocate for improving and expanding services for linguistic and culturally diverse populations in Special Education, Title I, Gifted & Talented, IB and AP programs and other district initiatives.
15. Collaborate with the Department of Learning and Teaching for equitable participation of linguistic and culturally diverse populations in all district’s curricular activities, as well as professional development activities for teachers of linguistic and culturally diverse populations.
16. Collaborate with other central services departments and divisions to ensure compliance matters are met accordingly.
17. Work with DPI in matters of policies, procedures, reports, grants, etc. pertaining to the implementation of the Bilingual Education Program.
18. Completes other duties as assigned.
 
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The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 



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Budget Analyst

JobID: 3084

Position Type:
  Administration/Finance & Budget Analyst


Date Posted:
  8/6/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Budget Analyst
Salary Range: $72,353-$101,294
 
Qualifications:  
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, or related field
• Minimum three years experience in accounting, business management or related field
• Experience in public school accounting preferred • School and/or business leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in computer technology and financial / computer software applications
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114 and 151)
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may determine appropriate and acceptable
 
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Budget Analyst assures adequate fiscal controls and proper accounting and disbursement procedures and ensures that district expenditures are within grant limits and approved budget appropriations and are according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Serves as an advisor to the Director of Finance on issues relating to the business and financial affairs of the District
• Assists in annual budget development and assumes responsibility for its day-to-day administration
• Assists in financial monitoring and budget forecasting
• Provides monthly reporting of expenditures to all schools and departments
• Coordinates and reviews budgetary transfers and prepares list for Board approvals
• Manages purchasing and bidding processes pursuant to State code and related guidelines, and ensures participation in select joint purchasing efforts
• Oversees the preparation and submission of required accounting reports, including but not limited to the Act 80 report and the PDE-374 report
• Provides oversight in establish new budget codes
• Invoices other school districts and entities for services provided by the ASD
• Provides oversight of the completion of required state, federal and independent audits
• Assist in the preparation of a 5 year Budget Forecast 
• Forecast 5, Position Control, Plancon J.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of districts financial programs
• Prepare reports as required by the District Auditors
• Insures timely payment of outstanding bond, EMMA responsibility PDE 2071
• Oversees monthly closings and reconciliation of accounts
• Annual recognition with Tax & Revenue Collections
• Recommends new procedures as desirable and necessary to improve efficiency and effectiveness in all business functions
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists the Executive Director of Finance in the supervision of staff the Business/Finance Office, and assists in the coordination and evaluation of these individuals. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable laws.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 




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Accounting Manager

JobID: 2722

Position Type:
  Administration/Manager


Date Posted:
  4/15/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Accounting Manager
Salary Range: $72,353-$101,294
 
Qualifications:  
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, or related field
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting, business management or related field
• Experience in public school accounting preferred
• School and/or business leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in computer technology and financial / computer software applications
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114 and 151)
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director may determine appropriate and acceptable
 
Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Financial Planning, the Accounting Manager assures adequate fiscal controls and proper accounting and disbursement procedures and ensures that district expenditures are within grant limits and approved budget appropriations and are according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Serves as an advisor to the Director of Finance on issues relating to the business and financial affairs of the District
• Assists in annual budget development and assumes responsibility for its day-to-day administration
• Assists in financial monitoring and budget forecasting
• Provides monthly reporting of expenditures to all schools and departments
• Coordinates and reviews budgetary transfers and prepares list for Board approvals
• Manages purchasing and bidding processes pursuant to State code and related guidelines, and ensures participation in select joint purchasing efforts
• Oversees the preparation and submission of required accounting reports, including but not limited to the Act 80 report and the PDE-374 report
• Provides oversight in establish new budget codes
• Invoices other school districts and entities for services provided by the ASD
• Provides oversight of the completion of required state, federal and independent audits
• Assist in the preparation of a 5-year Budget Forecast
• Forecast 5, Position Control, Plancon J.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of districts financial programs
• Prepare reports as required by the District Auditors
• Insures timely payment of outstanding bond, EMMA responsibility PDE 2071
• Oversees monthly closings and reconciliation of accounts
• Annual recognition with Tax & Revenue Collections
• Recommends new procedures as desirable and necessary to improve efficiency and effectiveness in all business functions
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Executive Director of Financial Planning, the Chief Financial Officer and/or the Superintendent of Schools

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities
Assists the Executive Director of Financial Planning in the supervision of staff the Business/Finance Office, and assists in the coordination and evaluation of these individuals. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable laws.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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High School Principal - William Allen High School

JobID: 2418

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  7/1/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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High School Principal - William Allen High School
Salary Range: $132,318 -  $185,246

Qualifications:
 
• Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field; doctorate preferred.
• Eligible or hold a Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school administrator, preferable in an urban, turnaround, and/or high-needs environment.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Summary
Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities consistent with the charge of improving student achievement by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate administrator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborates in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student. Intentions of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Provide transformational leadership necessary to plan, launch, and manage the turnaround process in a chronically underperforming school by designing and implementing strategies to dramatically improve student achievement.
• Proven ability to build a positive school culture and climate that supports the whole student.
• Leveraging research and data to drive initiatives and instruction
• Ability to build a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve and sustain results through collaborative efforts.
• Collaborates in designing and implementing rigorous, transparent, and fair evaluation system for the professional staff that (a) differentiate effectiveness using multiple rating categories that take into account data on student growth as a significant factor, and (b) are designed and developed with principal involvement.
• Conducts annual evaluations of the professional and support staff that includes timely and constructive feedback; Use of the evaluations, at a minimum, to inform decisions regarding developing the professional staff, including providing relevant coaching, induction support, and/or professional development.
• Collaborates in the development of a comprehensive instructional improvement system, fully aligned to standards, assessments, curriculum frameworks, instruction, resources and materials and interventions.
• Principal will collaborate with parents, community members, school staff, district administrators, as well as other internal and external stakeholders to implement innovative strategies to accelerate student achievement.
• Collaborates in implementing a comprehensive instructional improvement system that includes the expansion and integration of real-time school and district data into the Standards Aligned Systems (SAS) online tool (e.g., diagnostic assessments, voluntary model curriculum) with an interface that provides easy-to-access and interpret information, customized (e.g., teacher, parent) passwordprotected feature and additional applications and tools.
• Collaborates in conducting a summer staff data review meeting; quarterly staff data review meeting; bi-weekly leadership data team meeting and audits the weekly teacher collaborative planning meeting.
• Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, and issuance of directives.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Insures proper placement of students within the overall educational program.
• Reviews the quarterly early warning system report to assess the effectiveness of interventions in helping at-risk students and to devise new action plans to for newly identified and previously identified at-risk students.
•  Reviews and discusses the school’s goals articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
•  Works collaboratively with the departments of Community & Student Services, ESOL, and Instructional Support Services in the design, and implementation of projects and programs that will meet the specific needs of students with specialized needs.
• Works closely with the Executive Director of Instruction to execute the focused goals set forth by the Superintendent.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Planning and External Funding and the Director of Grants and Development to ensure that Title I funds, school improvement funds and other grants are linked to the strategic plan and the data reflecting student achievement needs such as the PSSA, 4Sight and other data that are used to inform continuous instructional improvement.
• Provides supervision, leadership, and evaluation of each professional employee as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Remains current in studies of best practices in instruction and keeps informed of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Helps parents/guardians/students in resolving student/parent/staff complaints and safety concerns.
• Works collaboratively with principals in establishing safety net programs that will maximize opportunity for students to meet grade level expectations and State and ASD standards.
• Presents information and responds to questions from professional staff, and the general public.
• Works in establishing annual staffing plans to meet the enrollment and instructional needs of the school.
•  Interfaces with the Director of Assessment in using data to inform the work of each of the school supervised.
• Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, and issuance of directives.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
• Oversees initiation, design, and implementation of projects and programs that will meet the specific needs of students including those with disabilities.
• Coordinates the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula with the assistance of appropriate district facilitators and administrators.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Administers educational programs for students with special needs.
•  Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
•  Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Computes pupil/teacher ratios, percentages, and interprets bar graphs and other data pertinent to educational leadership and instructional achievement.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 


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Middle School Principal- Harrison Morton

JobID: 3082

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  8/3/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Middle School Principal- Harrison Morton
Salary Range: $109,913 - $153,878


Qualifications:
1. Masters degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field; doctorate preferred.
2. Eligible for Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
3. Five (5) or more years experience in public education, including secondary or elementary school instruction.
4. Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and software programs typically used in school administration.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of a standards-based curriculum required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. Experience in Administration preferred.
7. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
8. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
9. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary
Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities consistent with the charge of improving student achievement by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate administrators..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data-driven decision-making – Identifies, analyzes, and uses key human capital metrics to make updates and changes in support of teacher quality. Shares data with key stakeholders.
• Assists in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student with the intention of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Lead in implementing a comprehensive instructional improvement system.
• Regularly reviews pertinent student performance data to assess the effectiveness of interventions in helping at-risk students and to devise new action plans to for newly identified and previously identified at-risk student
People Management – Actively devotes time to identify and develop top talent. Provides clarity and evaluations about roles, responsibilities, and performance goals and offers direct feedback on how to improve performance. Creates an inclusive environment in which diverse perspectives are valued. Uses relevant data to ensure appropriate staffing of the school.
• Provides supervision, leadership, and evaluation of each professional employee as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Effective Influencer – Effectively inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of urban school students, despite obstacles. Emphasizes and advocates the importance of human capital’s role serving schools and especially students in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embodies the school’s goals, mission and visions articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
• Works collaboratively with the all appropriate departments of Central Administration to ensure alignment between district and school programming for the benefit of all stakeholders in the school community.
Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective. Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others. Provides liaison with students, parents, staff, parent groups, community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with employee associations and relevant stakeholders. Places high priority on team and organizational goals.
• Customer Service Orientation – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus. Takes appropriate immediate action to meet customer needs and concerns and continually assesses feedback from customers to make improvements.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations: establishes and regularly works to maintain a strong, restorative school culture that promotes a culture of high aspirations and achievement for every student and requires staff and students to demonstrate consistent values and positive behaviors aligned to the school’s vision and mission and successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Administers educational programs for students with special needs.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
 *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 




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Elementary School Principal- Ruby Bridges

JobID: 2816

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  6/11/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Elementary Principal- Ruby Bridges ECC
Salary Range: $109,913 - $153,878


Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field.
2. Valid and active PA Certification as an Elementary Principal;
3. Five (5) or more years experience in public education, including secondary or elementary school instruction.
4. Skillfully utilize technology and software programs typically used in school administration.
5. Demonstrated success in turning around low performing schools and/or underperforming students. Experience in urban schools preferred.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of a standards-based curriculum required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Experience in Urban Administration preferred.
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
9. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Summary
Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with, and acts in service to, diverse stakeholders, including families and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data-driven decision-making – Identifies, analyzes, and uses key human capital metrics to make updates and changes in support of teacher quality. Shares data with key stakeholders.
• Assists in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student with the intention of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Lead in implementing a comprehensive instructional improvement system.
• Regularly reviews pertinent student performance data to assess the effectiveness of interventions in helping at-risk students and to devise new action plans to for newly identified and previously identified at-risk student
People Management – Actively devotes time to identify and develop top talent. Provides clarity and evaluations about roles, responsibilities, and performance goals and offers direct feedback on how to improve performance. Creates an inclusive environment in which diverse perspectives are valued. Uses relevant data to ensure appropriate staffing of the school.
• Provides supervision, leadership, and evaluation of each professional employee as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Effective Influencer – Effectively inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of urban school students, despite obstacles. Emphasizes and advocates the importance of human capital’s role serving schools and especially students in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embodies the school’s goals, mission and visions articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
• Works collaboratively with the all appropriate departments of Central Administration to ensure alignment between district and school programming for the benefit of all stakeholders in the school community.
Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective. Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others. Provides liaison with students, parents, staff, parent groups, community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with employee associations and relevant stakeholders. Places high priority on team and organizational goals.
• Customer Service Orientation – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus. Takes appropriate immediate action to meet customer needs and concerns and continually assesses feedback from customers to make improvements.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations: establishes and regularly works to maintain a strong, restorative school culture that promotes a culture of high aspirations and achievement for every student and requires staff and students to demonstrate consistent values and positive behaviors aligned to the school’s vision and mission and successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Administers educational programs for students with special needs.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
 *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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High School Principal - Ninth Grade Academy

JobID: 2966

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/18/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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High School Principal - Ninth Grade Academy
William Allen High School
Salary Range: $132,318 -  $185,246

Qualifications:
 
• Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field from an accredited college or university; doctorate preferred.
• Eligible or hold a Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school administrator, preferable in an urban, turnaround, and/or high-needs environment.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 
Summary
Directs and coordinates administrative, academic and social emotional initiatives consistent with improving student outcomes by performing the following duties personally and/or through subordinate administrators. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Collaborates in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student. Intentions of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Provide transformational leadership necessary to plan, launch, and manage the turnaround process in a chronically underperforming school by designing and implementing strategies to dramatically improve student achievement.Build a positive school culture and climate that supports the whole student.
• Leverages research and data to drive initiatives and instruction.
• Build a high-performing staff and leadership team to achieve and sustain results through collaborative efforts.
• Provides supervision, leadership, annual evaluations of each professional employee and support staff that includes timely and constructive feedback; Use of the evaluations, at a minimum, to inform decisions regarding developing the professional staff, including providing relevant coaching, induction support, and/or professional development.
• Collaborate with parents, families, community members, school staff, district administrators, as well as other internal and external stakeholders to implement innovative strategies to accelerate student achievement.
• Collaborates in conducting regular staff data review meetings; bi-weekly leadership data team meeting and engages in weekly teacher collaborative planning meetings.
• Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school; Insures proper placement of students within the overall educational program.
• Reviews and discusses the school’s goals articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
• Works collaboratively with the departments of Student Services, ESOL, and The Office of Teaching and Learning in the design, and implementation of projects and programs that will meet the specific needs of students.
• Works closely with the Executive Director of Instruction to execute the goals identified in the Allentown School District’s Strategic Plan.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, research based best practices and stays informed of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Helps parents/guardians/students in resolving student/parent/staff complaints and safety concerns.
• Works collaboratively with leadership team in establishing safety net programs that will maximize opportunity and access for students to stay on track to graduation.
• Works in establishing annual staffing plans to meet the enrollment and instructional needs of the school.
• Interfaces with the Director of Assessment and Accountability in using data to make informed decisions.
• Oversees initiation, design, and implementation of projects and programs that will meet the specific needs of students including those with disabilities.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community partners, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Computes pupil/teacher ratios, percentages, and interprets bar graphs and other data pertinent to educational leadership and instructional achievement.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Selects programs, sets purpose, and provides foundational knowledge on freshman success work for grade-level teachers.
• Identifies team leadership (Team Lead, data technician, social-emotional learning specialist, etc.) and communicates expectations for their engagement with Freshman Success Team.
• Sets goals for on-track and student connection with the Success Team and team leadership.
• Provides and protects team meeting calendar, with regular and sufficient time for 1) data analysis and 2) intervention development, monitoring, and adjustment.
• Provides professional development and training opportunities on classroom practices that support  students’ successful transition to high school, data strategy, and social-emotional learning.
• Reviews and interrogates interim freshman success-related data considering Success Team goals and strategizes with team leadership around next steps.
• Holds teachers accountable for implementing equitable grading practices.
• Communicates a clear vision for instruction.
• Supports teacher development through proactive walk-throughs, observation, and constructive feedback around instructional practice.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.

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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 


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Elementary School Principal- Ramos

JobID: 3004

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  7/22/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Elementary Principal- Ramos
Salary Range: $109,913 - $153,878


Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field.
2. Valid and active PA Certification as an Elementary Principal;
3. Five (5) or more years experience in public education, including secondary or elementary school instruction.
4. Skillfully utilize technology and software programs typically used in school administration.
5. Demonstrated success in turning around low performing schools and/or underperforming students. Experience in urban schools preferred.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of a standards-based curriculum required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Experience in Urban Administration preferred.
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
9. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Summary
Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with, and acts in service to, diverse stakeholders, including families and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data-driven decision-making – Identifies, analyzes, and uses key human capital metrics to make updates and changes in support of teacher quality. Shares data with key stakeholders.
• Assists in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student with the intention of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Lead in implementing a comprehensive instructional improvement system.
• Regularly reviews pertinent student performance data to assess the effectiveness of interventions in helping at-risk students and to devise new action plans to for newly identified and previously identified at-risk student
People Management – Actively devotes time to identify and develop top talent. Provides clarity and evaluations about roles, responsibilities, and performance goals and offers direct feedback on how to improve performance. Creates an inclusive environment in which diverse perspectives are valued. Uses relevant data to ensure appropriate staffing of the school.
• Provides supervision, leadership, and evaluation of each professional employee as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Effective Influencer – Effectively inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of urban school students, despite obstacles. Emphasizes and advocates the importance of human capital’s role serving schools and especially students in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embodies the school’s goals, mission and visions articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
• Works collaboratively with the all appropriate departments of Central Administration to ensure alignment between district and school programming for the benefit of all stakeholders in the school community.
Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective. Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others. Provides liaison with students, parents, staff, parent groups, community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with employee associations and relevant stakeholders. Places high priority on team and organizational goals.
• Customer Service Orientation – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus. Takes appropriate immediate action to meet customer needs and concerns and continually assesses feedback from customers to make improvements.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations: establishes and regularly works to maintain a strong, restorative school culture that promotes a culture of high aspirations and achievement for every student and requires staff and students to demonstrate consistent values and positive behaviors aligned to the school’s vision and mission and successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Administers educational programs for students with special needs.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
 *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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Elementary School Principal

JobID: 3535

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/14/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Elementary Principal
Salary Range: $109,913 - $153,878


Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field.
2. Valid and active PA Certification as an Elementary Principal;
3. Five (5) or more years experience in public education, including secondary or elementary school instruction.
4. Skillfully utilize technology and software programs typically used in school administration.
5. Demonstrated success in turning around low performing schools and/or underperforming students. Experience in urban schools preferred.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of a standards-based curriculum required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Experience in Urban Administration preferred.
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
9. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Summary
Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with, and acts in service to, diverse stakeholders, including families and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data-driven decision-making – Identifies, analyzes, and uses key human capital metrics to make updates and changes in support of teacher quality. Shares data with key stakeholders.
• Assists in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student with the intention of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Lead in implementing a comprehensive instructional improvement system.
• Regularly reviews pertinent student performance data to assess the effectiveness of interventions in helping at-risk students and to devise new action plans to for newly identified and previously identified at-risk student
People Management – Actively devotes time to identify and develop top talent. Provides clarity and evaluations about roles, responsibilities, and performance goals and offers direct feedback on how to improve performance. Creates an inclusive environment in which diverse perspectives are valued. Uses relevant data to ensure appropriate staffing of the school.
• Provides supervision, leadership, and evaluation of each professional employee as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Effective Influencer – Effectively inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of urban school students, despite obstacles. Emphasizes and advocates the importance of human capital’s role serving schools and especially students in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embodies the school’s goals, mission and visions articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
• Works collaboratively with the all appropriate departments of Central Administration to ensure alignment between district and school programming for the benefit of all stakeholders in the school community.
Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective. Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others. Provides liaison with students, parents, staff, parent groups, community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with employee associations and relevant stakeholders. Places high priority on team and organizational goals.
• Customer Service Orientation – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus. Takes appropriate immediate action to meet customer needs and concerns and continually assesses feedback from customers to make improvements.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations: establishes and regularly works to maintain a strong, restorative school culture that promotes a culture of high aspirations and achievement for every student and requires staff and students to demonstrate consistent values and positive behaviors aligned to the school’s vision and mission and successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Administers educational programs for students with special needs.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
 *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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Elementary School Principal- Muhlenberg

JobID: 3546

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Elementary Principal- Muhlenberg
Salary Range: $109,913 - $153,878


Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field.
2. Valid and active PA Certification as an Elementary Principal;
3. Five (5) or more years experience in public education, including secondary or elementary school instruction.
4. Skillfully utilize technology and software programs typically used in school administration.
5. Demonstrated success in turning around low performing schools and/or underperforming students. Experience in urban schools preferred.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of a standards-based curriculum required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7. Experience in Urban Administration preferred.
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
9. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable

Summary
Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with, and acts in service to, diverse stakeholders, including families and communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data-driven decision-making – Identifies, analyzes, and uses key human capital metrics to make updates and changes in support of teacher quality. Shares data with key stakeholders.
• Assists in establishing clear approaches to measuring student growth and measures it by individual student with the intention of ensuring that every student has an opportunity to go to college or post-secondary schooling.
• Lead in implementing a comprehensive instructional improvement system.
• Regularly reviews pertinent student performance data to assess the effectiveness of interventions in helping at-risk students and to devise new action plans to for newly identified and previously identified at-risk student
People Management – Actively devotes time to identify and develop top talent. Provides clarity and evaluations about roles, responsibilities, and performance goals and offers direct feedback on how to improve performance. Creates an inclusive environment in which diverse perspectives are valued. Uses relevant data to ensure appropriate staffing of the school.
• Provides supervision, leadership, and evaluation of each professional employee as designated by the Superintendent of Schools.
Effective Influencer – Effectively inspires others to work towards common goals to meet the needs of urban school students, despite obstacles. Emphasizes and advocates the importance of human capital’s role serving schools and especially students in communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Embodies the school’s goals, mission and visions articulated in its school improvement plan and use data to assess whether the school is on track to achieving the goals.
• Works collaboratively with the all appropriate departments of Central Administration to ensure alignment between district and school programming for the benefit of all stakeholders in the school community.
Strong Collaboration & Cross-Functional Skills – Proactively works in partnership with others to achieve a common goal or necessary objective. Builds rapport and cooperative relationships with others. Provides liaison with students, parents, staff, parent groups, community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Supervises extracurricular programs and evaluates these programs by regular attendance at these events.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with employee associations and relevant stakeholders. Places high priority on team and organizational goals.
• Customer Service Orientation – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus. Takes appropriate immediate action to meet customer needs and concerns and continually assesses feedback from customers to make improvements.
Creating and Sustaining a Culture of High Expectations: establishes and regularly works to maintain a strong, restorative school culture that promotes a culture of high aspirations and achievement for every student and requires staff and students to demonstrate consistent values and positive behaviors aligned to the school’s vision and mission and successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical.
• Supervises building discipline, student, faculty, and staff attendance, and class schedules, cumulative records, and grade reporting ensuring that all are consistent with district policies and regulations.
• Administers educational programs for students with special needs.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets professional journals, studies of best practices, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, or designee.
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
 *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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Speech Therapist

JobID: 3437

Position Type:
  Psychologists/Speech/SOI/Gifted/Speech Therapist


Date Posted:
  12/20/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Speech Therapist
Salary Range: $64,983-$74,343

Qualifications:
1. Minimum of a Master’s degree with a major in speech and communication, or a related field;
2. Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (speech and language)
3. A valid CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competency) Speech/Language Pathology preferred, but not required.
4. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
5. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
6. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the speech and language (S/L) therapist will identify and treat communication problems related to language and speech. Working with students of all ages, school age to 21 years, S/L therapist seeks to improve communication skills through oral exercises and language therapies. The eligible student may have an articulation, language, fluency, or voice disorder, which prevents them from either being understood or understanding others. The S/L therapist will assist in the selection of appropriate alternative augmentative communication devices and systems when appropriate. The S/L therapist will work within a team structure to facilitate the school based access program (SBAP) billable services. The S/L therapist will provide both direct and indirect services as described below.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies:
1. The S/L therapist communicates and collaborates with staff, parents, community and advocates on issues pertaining to services for students with disabilities (e.g., LCTI, OVR, MH/MR, CLIU).
2. The S/L therapist provides guidance, support and direct services to address compliance issues related to the placement of newly identified and comparable program placement eligible students.
3. The S/L therapist works directly with a full spectrum of eligible students; mild to severe disorders. Eligibility includes: students with speech and language as a primary disability or students with autism, deaf-blindness, deafness or hard of hearing, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury and visual impairment including blindness as a related services.
4. The S/L therapist will employ pre-referral strategies to determine if the student may need further evaluation through the multi-disciplinary evaluation (MDE) process.
5. The S/L therapist will consult with the general and special education teachers to foster collaborative support and transfer of skills and knowledge related to specific strategies to support the student.
6. The S/L therapist will communicate with parents and provide them with required documentation and strategies to support their student and to extend their therapy intervention.
7. The S/L therapist will provide data to the special education teachers for RR, IEP development, and progress monitoring.
8. The S/L therapist will participates in scheduled IEP meetings unless a signed waiver not to participate in the IEP meeting has been approved and obtained from the parent.
9. The S/L therapist will maintain progress monitoring information on all annual goals related to S/L and provide updated progress monitoring information at least on a quarterly basis to the parent.
10. The S/L therapist will develop and revise as necessary an efficient therapy schedule which provides direct instruction as described on the IEP.
11. The S/L therapist will participate in other required meetings if appropriate: e.g., parent conferences, extended school year determination, manifestation determination, assistive device planning, IEP, ER, RR or any other related meetings in which the S/L therapist would provide valuable input.
12. When eligible, the S/L therapist will complete Medicaid billing – school based access program (SBAP) paperwork.
13. The S/L therapist will participate in the transition assessment process for students transitioning from early intervention services.
14. The S/L therapist will remain current in the field by participating in approved training.
15. The S/L therapist will promote a Consultative Model and Team Approach by providing collegial support; specifically sharing knowledge and skills, with general and special education teachers, novice S/L therapists or emergency certified S/L therapists.
16. The S/L therapist is knowledgeable of evaluation assessment procedures for diagnosis of speech and language disorders.
17. The S/L therapist is knowledgeable of research-based strategies to support specific speech and language disorders.
18. The S/L therapist is knowledgeable of exiting determination procedures.
19. The S/L therapist will promote least restrictive environment (LRE) opportunities by offering therapy in an Integrative Model approach; e.g., support within the community-based instruction format, within special education classroom, or within general education settings when appropriate.
20. The S/L therapist will develop, program, and/or maintain augmentative communication systems/materials and therapeutic strategies.
21. The S/L therapist will collaborate with agencies (e.g., CLIU) to determine appropriate support and specialized needs for qualifying students.
22. The S/L therapist will consult with colleague therapy team to review case study concerns and offer guidance.
23. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Director of Special Education.
 
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The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 


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Home and School Visitor- Homeless Liaison

JobID: 3453

Position Type:
  Pupil Services, Nurses, Counselors/Home and School Visitor


Date Posted:
  1/15/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Home and School Visitor- Homeless Liaison
Salary: $56,493-$74,393

 Qualifications: 
1. Valid and current Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor/Social Worker certification 
2. Valid and current Pennsylvania vehicle operator's license.
3. Knowledge of child growth and development, and family dynamics.
4. Knowledge of the Allentown City community and local resources.
5. Demonstrated cultural competence.
6. Ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and the general public.
7. Demonstrated record-keeping and reporting ability.
8. Spanish and/or other language fluency preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must possess good interpersonal, human relations and organizational skills. Good oral, written and computer and communication skills are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
To promote student achievement through consistent attendance at school, and by encouraging parental involvement in education; to enforce compliance with Compulsory School Attendance Law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Inform parents/guardians of attendance regulations and clarify attendance policy and procedure for school staff.
2. Encourage and facilitate parent attendance at conferences with school personnel.
3. Encourage parental involvement in education and support of school programs and activities.
4. Provide resource and referral services based on expressed and assessed needs of families.
5. Report community and neighborhood conditions to school building administrator administration and to the Executive Director of Community and Student Services.
6. Maintain accurate records.
7. Consult with principals or other professional school personnel upon request.
8. Act as liaison between school and home/students/parents and the community at large.
9. Assist schools and parents/guardians in the completion of enrollment, transfer, and other forms.
10. Assist in the identification of attendance issues, monitor attendance, and file First Notices and truancy citations in a timely manner.
11. Represent the Allentown School District at court hearings for violations of Compulsory School Attendance Law.
12. Other duties, as assigned.
 
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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 


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Home and School Visitor

JobID: 3493

Position Type:
  Pupil Services, Nurses, Counselors/Home and School Visitor


Date Posted:
  2/21/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Home and School Visitor
Salary: $56,493-$74,393

 Qualifications: 
1. Valid and current Pennsylvania Home & School Visitor/Social Worker certification 
2. Valid and current Pennsylvania vehicle operator's license.
3. Knowledge of child growth and development, and family dynamics.
4. Knowledge of the Allentown City community and local resources.
5. Demonstrated cultural competence.
6. Ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and the general public.
7. Demonstrated record-keeping and reporting ability.
8. Spanish and/or other language fluency preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must possess good interpersonal, human relations and organizational skills. Good oral, written and computer and communication skills are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
To promote student achievement through consistent attendance at school, and by encouraging parental involvement in education; to enforce compliance with Compulsory School Attendance Law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Inform parents/guardians of attendance regulations and clarify attendance policy and procedure for school staff.
2. Encourage and facilitate parent attendance at conferences with school personnel.
3. Encourage parental involvement in education and support of school programs and activities.
4. Provide resource and referral services based on expressed and assessed needs of families.
5. Report community and neighborhood conditions to school building administrator administration and to the Executive Director of Community and Student Services.
6. Maintain accurate records.
7. Consult with principals or other professional school personnel upon request.
8. Act as liaison between school and home/students/parents and the community at large.
9. Assist schools and parents/guardians in the completion of enrollment, transfer, and other forms.
10. Assist in the identification of attendance issues, monitor attendance, and file First Notices and truancy citations in a timely manner.
11. Represent the Allentown School District at court hearings for violations of Compulsory School Attendance Law.
12. Other duties, as assigned.
 
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 


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Special Education Dept Secretary (Job Grade 4)

JobID: 3488

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  2/21/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Special Education Secretary
Starting Salary: $33,492

Qualifications:
 
1. Two to three years of related experience and/or training.
2. Ability to complete assigned administrative tasks accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality of human resources information in written, oral, and electronic format.
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
5. Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
6. Ability to access the Internet to collect and analyze research on documents, methods, and samples of procedures used in other districts or organizations.
7. Proficiency in software programs used routinely in the department, particularly Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing applications.
8. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
9. Satisfactory criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
10. Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
11. Ability to perform additional or alternatives to the above qualifications, as determined appropriate and acceptable by the board or superintendent.
 
Summary
Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and administrative detail by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1. Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file(s) to correspondence for proper handling by supervisor.
2. Assists with maintaining accurate entries and records in the Human Resources information system and employee files.
3. Organizes and maintains file system, makes copies of correspondence and other printed materials, files correspondence and other records for supervisor.
4. Prepares job vacancy notices for non professional employee positions and forwards notices for posting on the District website and in school buildings throughout the district.
5. Prepares hiring and interview packets to support recruitment activities for support/nonprofessional positions.
6. Receives requests for FMLA leave and Income Protection leave from support/nonprofessional employees; prepares paperwork, forwards necessary documents, and processes completed documents to process such leave requests.
7. Greets scheduled visitors and directs them to appropriate areas or persons.
8. Receives and completes written and telephonic employment verification requests from lenders and other third parties who have obtained employee consent for such verification.
9. Receives and responds to unemployment claims information requests in a timely manner.
10. Receives and processes teacher loan forgiveness applications; copies and files completed documents.
11. Serves as Department of Human Resources timekeeper. Tracks Human Resources’ employees’ absences and time worked, collects timesheets, obtains supervisor’s signature on timesheets and forwards timesheets to payroll in timely manner.
12. Coordinates and attends meetings with union representatives; prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records minutes of meetings with supervisor and support/nonprofessional employee union representatives.
13. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with support/nonprofessional bargaining agreement requirements.
14. Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
15. Prepares items for listing on the personnel section of the Board’s monthly agenda for the Board’s approval.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.
 

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 





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Learning and Teaching Office Secretary (Job Grade 4)

JobID: 3545

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  3/20/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Office of Learning & Teaching Secretary
Clerical JG4
Starting Salary: $33,492

Qualifications:
 
1. Two to three years of related experience and/or training.
2. Ability to complete assigned administrative tasks accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality of human resources information in written, oral, and electronic format.
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
5. Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
6. Ability to access the Internet to collect and analyze research on documents, methods, and samples of procedures used in other districts or organizations.
7. Proficiency in software programs used routinely in the department, particularly Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing applications.
8. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
9. Satisfactory criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
10. Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
11. Ability to perform additional or alternatives to the above qualifications, as determined appropriate and acceptable by the board or superintendent.
 
Summary
Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and administrative detail by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1. Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file(s) to correspondence for proper handling by supervisor.
2. Assists with maintaining accurate entries and records in the Human Resources information system and employee files.
3. Organizes and maintains file system, makes copies of correspondence and other printed materials, files correspondence and other records for supervisor.
4. Prepares job vacancy notices for non professional employee positions and forwards notices for posting on the District website and in school buildings throughout the district.
5. Prepares hiring and interview packets to support recruitment activities for support/nonprofessional positions.
6. Receives requests for FMLA leave and Income Protection leave from support/nonprofessional employees; prepares paperwork, forwards necessary documents, and processes completed documents to process such leave requests.
7. Greets scheduled visitors and directs them to appropriate areas or persons.
8. Receives and completes written and telephonic employment verification requests from lenders and other third parties who have obtained employee consent for such verification.
9. Receives and responds to unemployment claims information requests in a timely manner.
10. Receives and processes teacher loan forgiveness applications; copies and files completed documents.
11. Serves as Department of Human Resources timekeeper. Tracks Human Resources’ employees’ absences and time worked, collects timesheets, obtains supervisor’s signature on timesheets and forwards timesheets to payroll in timely manner.
12. Coordinates and attends meetings with union representatives; prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records minutes of meetings with supervisor and support/nonprofessional employee union representatives.
13. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with support/nonprofessional bargaining agreement requirements.
14. Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
15. Prepares items for listing on the personnel section of the Board’s monthly agenda for the Board’s approval.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.
 

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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 





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Student Services Secretary (Job Grade 4)

JobID: 3387

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  11/8/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Clerical Twelve Month (Job Grade 4)
Student Services Secretary
Starting Salary: $33,492

Qualifications:
 
1. Two to three years of related experience and/or training.
2. Ability to complete assigned administrative tasks accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality of human resources information in written, oral, and electronic format.
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
5. Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
6. Ability to access the Internet to collect and analyze research on documents, methods, and samples of procedures used in other districts or organizations.
7. Proficiency in software programs used routinely in the department, particularly Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing applications.
8. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
9. Satisfactory criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
10. Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
11. Ability to perform additional or alternatives to the above qualifications, as determined appropriate and acceptable by the board or superintendent.
 
Summary
Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and administrative detail by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1. Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file(s) to correspondence for proper handling by supervisor.
2. Assists with maintaining accurate entries and records in the Human Resources information system and employee files.
3. Organizes and maintains file system, makes copies of correspondence and other printed materials, files correspondence and other records for supervisor.
4. Prepares job vacancy notices for non professional employee positions and forwards notices for posting on the District website and in school buildings throughout the district.
5. Prepares hiring and interview packets to support recruitment activities for support/nonprofessional positions.
6. Receives requests for FMLA leave and Income Protection leave from support/nonprofessional employees; prepares paperwork, forwards necessary documents, and processes completed documents to process such leave requests.
7. Greets scheduled visitors and directs them to appropriate areas or persons.
8. Receives and completes written and telephonic employment verification requests from lenders and other third parties who have obtained employee consent for such verification.
9. Receives and responds to unemployment claims information requests in a timely manner.
10. Receives and processes teacher loan forgiveness applications; copies and files completed documents.
11. Serves as Department of Human Resources timekeeper. Tracks Human Resources’ employees’ absences and time worked, collects timesheets, obtains supervisor’s signature on timesheets and forwards timesheets to payroll in timely manner.
12. Coordinates and attends meetings with union representatives; prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records minutes of meetings with supervisor and support/nonprofessional employee union representatives.
13. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with support/nonprofessional bargaining agreement requirements.
14. Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
15. Prepares items for listing on the personnel section of the Board’s monthly agenda for the Board’s approval.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.
 

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 





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Student Services/Working Papers Secretary (Job Grade 4)

JobID: 2938

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  7/1/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Clerical Twelve Month (Job Grade 4)
Student Services/Working Papers Secretary
Starting Salary: $33,492

Qualifications:
 
1. Two to three years of related experience and/or training.
2. Ability to complete assigned administrative tasks accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality of human resources information in written, oral, and electronic format.
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
5. Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
6. Ability to access the Internet to collect and analyze research on documents, methods, and samples of procedures used in other districts or organizations.
7. Proficiency in software programs used routinely in the department, particularly Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing applications.
8. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
9. Satisfactory criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
10. Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
11. Ability to perform additional or alternatives to the above qualifications, as determined appropriate and acceptable by the board or superintendent.
 
Summary
Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and administrative detail by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1. Reads and routes incoming mail.  Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by supervisor.
2. Assists in maintaining accurate records.
3. Organizes and maintains file system, and files correspondence and other records for supervisor.
4. Answers and screens supervisor’s telephone calls, and arranges conference calls.
5. Coordinates supervisor’s schedule and makes appointments.
6. Greets scheduled visitors and conducts them to appropriate areas or persons.
7. Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations.
8. Performs secretarial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
9. Coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records or transcribes minutes of meetings.
10. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
11. Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
12. Orders and maintains supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.
13. Prepares agendas, minutes, and other documentation for meetings.
14. Maintains supervisor’s budget.
15. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the supervisor.
 

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 





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Transportation Secretary (Job Grade 4)

JobID: 2809

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  5/28/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Secretary- Job Grade 4
Starting Salary: $33,492

Qualifications:
1. Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college, business or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a public-school environment.
2. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
4. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
5. Ability to access the Internet and collect research on methods and samples of procedures and documents in other districts or organizations.
6. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of software programs. • Intermediate to Advanced level MS Excel required. • MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, student and fiscal management preferred. • Transportation routing software (Edulog) & Transversa• GPS systems (Zonar)
7. Familiarity with basic accounting concepts (debit, credit, journal entry, account codes)
8. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
9. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
10. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or supervisors may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary
Assists in carrying out the responsibilities of the Transportation Department relating to special education transportation, as well as, general functions in the Transportation Office. In addition, relieves officials of clerical work and administrative detail by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with processing of transportation.
2. Processes transportation in a timely manner which include but not limited to the following:
• Verifies students addresses and contact information.
• Verifies students’ transportation requirements.
• Verifies type of individual transportation needed.
• Verifies demographic information as necessary.
• Enter transportation for students through student management system (Sapphire) & PowerSchool.
• Adjust individual student’s transportation as needed.
• Review and monitor transportation routes.
3. Provide excellent customer service to parents, staff and administrators.
4. Maintain a good working relationship with transportation vendor pertaining to transportation.
5. Answers and follows up on phone calls and e-mails regarding issues relating to transportation.
6. Provide student’s transportation information to parent, facilitator and/or building.
7. Work with special education facilitators to meet the transportation requirements of special education students.
8. Update and monitor driver files.
9. Assists in maintaining accurate records relating to transportation for students.
10. Create purchase requisitions for payment.
11. Composes and types routine correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
12. Complies transportation reports as required by supervisor.
13. Organize and maintain an efficient transportation file system.
14. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
15. Takes responsibility for other tasks as substitution is needed.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the supervisor.


Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 




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Human Resources Secretary (Job Grade 4)

JobID: 2812

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical


Date Posted:
  6/5/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Clerical Twelve Month (Job Grade 4)
Human Resources Secretary
Starting Salary: $33,492

Qualifications:
 
1. Two to three years of related experience and/or training.
2. Ability to complete assigned administrative tasks accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality of human resources information in written, oral, and electronic format.
3. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
5. Ability to apply to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
6. Ability to access the Internet to collect and analyze research on documents, methods, and samples of procedures used in other districts or organizations.
7. Proficiency in software programs used routinely in the department, particularly Microsoft Office spreadsheet and word processing applications.
8. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
9. Satisfactory criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
10. Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
11. Ability to perform additional or alternatives to the above qualifications, as determined appropriate and acceptable by the board or superintendent.
 
Summary
Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and administrative detail by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
1. Reads and routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file(s) to correspondence for proper handling by supervisor.
2. Assists with maintaining accurate entries and records in the Human Resources information system and employee files.
3. Organizes and maintains file system, makes copies of correspondence and other printed materials, files correspondence and other records for supervisor.
4. Prepares job vacancy notices for non professional employee positions and forwards notices for posting on the District website and in school buildings throughout the district.
5. Prepares hiring and interview packets to support recruitment activities for support/nonprofessional positions.
6. Receives requests for FMLA leave and Income Protection leave from support/nonprofessional employees; prepares paperwork, forwards necessary documents, and processes completed documents to process such leave requests.
7. Greets scheduled visitors and directs them to appropriate areas or persons.
8. Receives and completes written and telephonic employment verification requests from lenders and other third parties who have obtained employee consent for such verification.
9. Receives and responds to unemployment claims information requests in a timely manner.
10. Receives and processes teacher loan forgiveness applications; copies and files completed documents.
11. Serves as Department of Human Resources timekeeper. Tracks Human Resources’ employees’ absences and time worked, collects timesheets, obtains supervisor’s signature on timesheets and forwards timesheets to payroll in timely manner.
12. Coordinates and attends meetings with union representatives; prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records minutes of meetings with supervisor and support/nonprofessional employee union representatives.
13. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with support/nonprofessional bargaining agreement requirements.
14. Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
15. Prepares items for listing on the personnel section of the Board’s monthly agenda for the Board’s approval.
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.
 

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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 





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Confidential Administrative Secretary (HR Department)

JobID: 3464

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Confidential Clerical


Date Posted:
  1/22/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Confidential Administrative Secretary
Human Resources 
Salary starting at: $38,596/yr.


Qualifications:
 
1. Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college, business or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.
3. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
4. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
5. Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, especially in Excel and Word.  Must also be willing and able to become proficient in use of other software used by Department, including Human Resources Information Systems software.
6. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
7. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
 
Summary
The confidential administrative secretary will provide exceptional customer services to internal and external constituents and maintain confidentiality at all times in correspondence to Allentown School District’s policies and procedures. The confidential administrative secretary will provide support with all areas of Human Resources, especially, recruitment and selection, on boarding, compliance, and electronic data and file retention.  


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
1. Reads and routes incoming mail.  Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by supervisor.
2. Assists in maintaining accurate records related to the supervisor’s progress toward achieving identified goals.
3. Assists with maintaining accurate entries and records in the Human Resources information system and employee files.
4. Receives requests for FMLA leave and Sabbatical leaves from employees; prepares paperwork, forwards necessary documents, and processes completed documents to process such leave requests and processes Sick Bank applications.
5. Receives and processes resignations/off-boarding for Act 93 & AEA employees. 
6. Organizes and maintains an efficient file system and files correspondence and other records for the supervisor.
7. Greets scheduled visitors and conducts them to appropriate areas or persons.
8. Conducts research, and compiles and types statistical reports as required by the supervisor.
9. Receives and processes teacher loan forgiveness applications, tuition pre-approval forms and reimbursement requests; copies and files completed documents. 
10. Coordinates and attends meetings with union representatives; prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records minutes of meetings with supervisor and support/nonprofessional employee union representatives.
11. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with support/nonprofessional bargaining agreement requirements.
12. Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
13. Prepares items for the personnel section of the Board’s monthly agenda for the Board’s approval.
14. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the supervisor.





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Confidential Administrative Secretary

JobID: 3555

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Confidential Clerical


Date Posted:
  4/2/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Confidential Administrative Secretary 
Dept: Family & Community Engagement
Salary starting at: $38,596/yr. 

Qualifications:
 
• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college, business or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, especially in Excel and Word.  Must also be willing and able to become proficient in use of other software used by Department.
• Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
 
Summary

The Administrative Assistant will provide exceptional customer services to internal and external constituents and maintain confidentiality at all times in correspondence to Allentown School District’s policies and procedures. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Reads and routes incoming mail.  Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by supervisor.
• Assists in maintaining accurate records related to the superintendent’s progress toward achieving board identified goals.
• Takes dictation in shorthand or by machine and transcribes notes on typewriter or computer, or transcribes from voice recordings.
• Composes and types routine correspondence.
• Organizes and maintains file system, and files correspondence and other records for the superintendent and project manager.
• Answers and screens supervisor telephone calls, and arranges conference calls.
• Coordinates supervisor’s schedule and makes appointments for the superintendent and project manager.
• Greets scheduled visitors and conducts them to appropriate areas or persons.
• Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations.
• Performs secretarial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent.
• Conducts research, and compiles and types statistical reports as required by the superintendent, project manager, and federal projects director.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings, prepares agendas, reserves and prepares facilities, and records and transcribes minutes of meetings.
• Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
• Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.
• Orders and maintains supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.
• Prepares agendas, minutes, and other documentation for meetings.
• Maintains supervisor’s budget.
• Prepares reports for the superintendent and project manager.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the supervisor.





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Occupational Specialist/Therapist

JobID: 3446

Position Type:
  Special Education Department/Occupational Specialist/Therapist


Date Posted:
  1/12/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Occupational Specialist/Therapist
Salary range: $64,983-$74,343/yr.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum, Master of Science degree with a major in Occupational Therapy;
2. Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania license in Occupational Therapy
3. Maintain current licensure and must continue to meet the required obligations of maintaining such licensure
4. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
5. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
6. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
 

Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) will provide the supervision of the assessment, planning, organization, and delivery of occupational therapy services for students with disabilities or students eligible under section 504 (Chapter 15) within the educational setting. IDEA defines occupational therapy in the schools as a “related service,” that is, “developmental, corrective, and other support services as required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education” (34CFR 300.24 [a] [b] [5] ). Working with school-age students, the OTR/L will work collaboratively with the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA). The OTR/L will conduct evaluations with appropriate assessment tools, interpret the results, plan appropriate intervention plans, assign and monitor intervention duties of the COTA, and supervise the direct treatment interventions and progress monitoring of the student’s response to such interventions as provided by the COTA.
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Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies

1. Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, the OTR/L provides the coordination of a District-wide occupational therapy service delivery system within all school settings.
2. The OTR/L initiates and directs all aspects of the screening, evaluation, and re-evaluation process and analyzes the data in accordance with federal and state law.
3. The OTR/L utilizes current assessments and procedures while following defined protocols of standardized assessments in developing and implementing an appropriate school-based intervention plan with clearly defined eligibility and qualified areas of need.
4. The OTR/L will collaborate in a team-based approach to develop and implement the intervention plan, based on the student’s needs and meaningful participation within the educational setting.
5. The OTR/L coordinates the oversight and planning in offering a continuum of therapeutic models (large group, small group, individual, combination, and consultation).
6. The OTR/L oversees modifications as needed in the intervention plan and documents changes in the student’s needs, goals, and performances.
7. The OTR/L is knowledgeable of exiting determination procedures and facilitates the transition or discontinuation plan in collaboration with input from the student, school team members, and parents.
8. When eligible, the OTR/L will complete accurate Medicaid/ACCESS billing paperwork.
9. The OTR/L will accurately utilize District data bases in benchmarking student’s growth in reaching their goals
10. The OTR/L communicates and collaborates with staff, parents, community and advocates on issues pertaining to services for students with disabilities (e.g., LCTI, OVR, MH/MR, CLIU).
11. The OTR/L provides guidance, support and direct services to address compliance issues related to the placement of newly identified and comparable program placement eligible students.
12. The OTR/L works directly with a full spectrum of eligible students; mild to severe disorders. Eligibility includes: students with speech and language as a primary disability or students with autism, deaf-blindness, deafness or hard of hearing, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury and visual impairment including blindness as a related
services.
13. The OTR/L will provide data to the special education teachers, general education teachers, and special education facilitators/supervisors for RR, IEP development, Chapter 15 development, and progress monitoring.
14. The OTR/L will participate in scheduled IEP meetings as appropriate or provide the necessary written input.
15. The OTR/L will maintain progress monitoring information on annual OT goals and provide updated progress monitoring information at least on a quarterly basis to the parent.
16. The OTR/L will develop and revise as necessary an efficient therapy schedule which provides therapy service as described on the IEP.
17. The OTR/L will participate in the transition assessment process for students transitioning from early intervention service.
18. The OTR/L will remain current in the field by participating in approved training.
19. The OTR/L will promote a Consultative Model approach by providing collegial support; specifically sharing knowledge and skills, with general and special education teachers.
20. The OTR/L will promote least restrictive environment (LRE) opportunities by offering therapy in an Integrative Model approach; e.g., support within the community-based instruction format, within general education classroom, or within special education settings when appropriate.

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The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 




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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

JobID: 3066

Position Type:
  Special Education Department/Occupational Specialist/Therapist


Date Posted:
  7/30/2024


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Salary: $39,545

Qualifications:
1. Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA).
2. Minimum of three years’ experience as a COTA in an educational environment, preferred.
3. Knowledge of written and verbal processes and procedures required to maintain compliance with special education laws and protocols, including, but not limited to, contributing to the development or maintenance of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
4. Demonstrated record of positive interactions and communication with colleagues and students to promote IEP progress monitoring.
5. Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students.
6. Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.
7. Ability to lift and position students, as required needed, with assistance from other individuals or using approved assistive devices.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

Summary
Under the direction of occupational therapists, the certified occupational therapy specialist provides rehabilitative services to students with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of eligible students, and is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Competencies
1. Collaborates with occupational therapists to develop and implement physical treatment plans with assigned student caseloads; discusses and exchanges information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.
2. Monitors students’ physical activities to make sure they are performed correctly; encourages behavior and activities that conform to physical treatment plan.
3. Maintains students’ occupational therapy records, including progress reports.
4. Promote independence in activities of daily living through problem solving; observes student progress and recommends modifications to enhance educational participation.
5. Consults and assists classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.
6. Implements the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
7. Collaborates with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.
8. Assists occupational therapists with evaluating student progress relative to IEPs and physical treatment plans.
9. Assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
10. Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and performance standards.
11. Participates in approved continuing educational opportunities to maintain professional credentials, including but not limited to behavior management procedures and Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI).
12. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.


Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 




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Audio/Video Technical Engineer

JobID: 3549

Position Type:
  Technology/Network Engineer


Date Posted:
  3/25/2025


Location:
  Administration Center - Allentown, PA


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Audio/Video Technical Engineer
Salary Range: $52,177-$73,047


Qualifications:
1. Associate’s degree in Music/Sound Production, TV/Film, a related field, or comparable experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Minimum two years of experience as a commercial A/V installer.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Audio/Video editing a plus.
5. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
6. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds over your head, have a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check.
7. Experience leading installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial audio/video systems, including conference rooms.
8. Proficiency in installing projection systems, wiring, A/V system terminations, loudspeakers, cameras, and displays.
9. In-depth, hands-on knowledge of the operation, configuration, and maintenance of analog, digital, and POE audio/video software and systems.
10. Working knowledge of the installation, testing, and maintenance of audio and video cabling, including copper and fiber optic (single-mode and multimode) and related test equipment.
11. Must be able to operated power tools like drills, saws, and/or rotary hammers.
12. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
13. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
14. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
15. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Summary
To serve as a technical resource for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the School District’s audio and video equipment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Act as the main point of contact for School District audio/video events.
2. Install and troubleshoot conference room setups and equipment, including web conferences such as Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet, etc.
3. Fabricate racks, pull and dress cables, and manage cable terminations.
4. Provide friendly customer service during installation and servicing tasks.
5. Provide support to the IT Network Team as needed
6. Maintain District Public Address Systems (PA) hardware and software standards as set forth in the District’s technology plan.
7. Maintain an accurate inventory and system drawings of all audio/video and cabling equipment and components.
8. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the members of the Information Technology staff and the District community.
9. Effective communication.
10. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
 *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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