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The Rockwood Area School District is accepting applications for the following anticipated positions beginning the 2025-2026 school year:

  • Elementary Teacher (dual certification preferred)
  • Regular and Special Education Paraprofessionals
  • Long-Term Secondary Math Substitute Teacher - (approx. dates 8/20/25 – 10-13-25)
  • Long-Term Biology Substitute Teacher - (approx. dates 10/22/25 – 1/16/26)

Interested teaching applicants should send a letter of interest and application information (standard PA application, letters of reference, transcripts, certificate, clearances, Act 168 forms, physical, etc.), to: Mark Bower, Superintendent, Rockwood Area School District, 439 Somerset Ave., Rockwood, PA  15557. Individuals interested in other positions should contact the district at 814-926-4688 to obtain an application. Applications will be accepted through July 18, 2025, or until all positions are filled. EOE

Here is a list of the open coaching positions for the Rockwood Area School District's athletic programs.

Coaching Vacancies:

  • JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH 
  • JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL ASSISTANT COACH 
  • JUNIOR HIGH BOYS SOCCER HEAD COACH 
  • JUNIOR HIGH BOYS SOCCER ASSISTANT COACH 
  • JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS SOCCER ASSISTANT COACH
  • VARSITY BOYS JV BASKETBALL COACH
  • VARSITY RIFLE HEAD COACH
  • VARSITY RIFLE ASSISTANT COACH

Rockwood Coaching Application

If you have any questions, please contact:

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

Please note: Coaching applications are accepted for each sport for a two-week window after completion of the final competition (regular and/or playoff game, whichever is later). Interested applicants should contact the Athletic Director for additional information. 

The Rockwood Area School District continues to accept applications for the positions listed below: 

Substitute Teachers: Qualification Requirements - Applicants must be certified and/or have a Bachelor's Degree

Pay rate for sub teachers is $155/day

Please Click the Link for Substitute Teacher Information and Resources:

https://rockwoodschools.org/departments/administration/substitute-teacher-information-and-resources

Substitute Nurses - RN License Required:

Pay rate for certified school nurses, who provide coverage during the absence of the regular school nurse, is $230/day

Pay rate for an RN, LPN, or CSN who provides coverage on a field trip or provides health assistance or coverage for the regular school nurse, under the direct supervision of the regular school nurse, is $180/day

Substitute Instructional and Special Education Paraprofessionals

Substitute Custodians

Substitute teaching and nursing applicants should send a letter of interest and application information (standard PA application, letters of reference, transcripts, certificate, clearances, physical, Act 168 forms, 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 for an application. EOE

Applications, as well as other required employment forms, documents, and clearances, can be found by clicking on the following link: 

https://www.rockwoodschools.org/departments/administration/applications