Employment Opportunities

The Rockwood Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position, which will begin in 2026:

 

School Psychologist K-12 / Special Education Coordinator or Supervisor (Act 93)

  • The successful candidate should be PA certified as a school psychologist with principal certification preferred.
  • The candidate must have knowledge of present special ed. law and best practices.
  • Duties will include testing, counseling, and coordinating special education programs.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest along with the following required materials:

  • Standard PA application
  • Letters of reference
  • Official transcripts
  • Pennsylvania teaching certificate
  • Current clearances
  • Act 168 forms
  • Physical examination results

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, packets should be mailed to:

Mark Bower, Superintendent
Rockwood Area School District
439 Somerset Ave.
Rockwood, PA 15557

EOE

The Rockwood Area School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

(No current openings at this time.)

Teaching Positions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest along with the following required materials:

  • Standard PA application
  • Letters of reference
  • Official transcripts
  • Pennsylvania teaching certificate
  • Current clearances
  • Act 168 forms
  • Physical examination results

Application packets should be mailed to:

Mark Bower, Superintendent
Rockwood Area School District
439 Somerset Ave.
Rockwood, PA 15557

EOE

Coaching Vacancies

Coaching applications are accepted for each sport during a two-week window following the completion of the regular season, beginning with the last play date.

Current Openings

  • Boys JH Soccer Head Coach
  • Boys JH Assistant Soccer Coach 
  • Boys JV Head Basketball Coach
  • Girls JV Head Basketball Coach
  • Varsity Head Cheerleading Coach 

Rockwood Coaching Application

For more information or questions, please contact:

Nicholas Buterbaugh, Athletic Director
nbuterbaugh@rockwoodschools.org
(814) 926-4688

Substitute Positions

The Rockwood Area School District continues to accept applications for the following substitute positions:

Substitute Teachers

  • Qualifications: PA Certification and/or Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Pay Rate: $155 per day

Substitute Teacher Information and Resources

Substitute Nurses

  • RN License Required
  • Pay Rates:
    • Certified School Nurse providing coverage during the regular nurse’s absence: $230/day
    • RN, LPN, or CSN providing field trip coverage or assistance under the supervision of the regular nurse: $180/day

Other Substitute Positions

  • Substitute Instructional & Special Education Paraprofessionals
  • Substitute Custodians

Substitute teaching and nursing applicants should send a letter of interest and required application materials (standard PA application, references, transcripts, certifications, clearances, Act 168 forms, physical, etc.) to:

Mark Bower, Superintendent
Rockwood Area School District
439 Somerset Ave.
Rockwood, PA 15557

All other applicants should contact the Business Office at (814) 926-4688 ext. 1107 to obtain an application.

EOE

Application Forms & Clearances

All required employment forms, documents, and clearances can be accessed here:
Rockwood Applications and Forms