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Employment Opportunities

The Rockwood Area School District is seeking applications for the following position(s):  

  • Elementary Paraprofessional
  • Special Education Paraprofessional

Applicants interested in these positions should call 814-926-4688 or stop at the district's business office for an application. Applications are also accessible using the application link at the bottom of this page. Completed applications can be dropped off at the school or mailed to : Mark Bower, Superintendent, Rockwood Area School District, 439 Somerset Ave., Rockwood, PA  15557. EOE. 

  • Teacher holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate in a World Language, including American Sign Language 

Applicants interested in teaching positions 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. Please submit applications ASAP. EOE.


Coaching Vacancies:

  • Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
  • Junior High Volleyball Assistant Coach
  • Varsity Girls' Soccer Head Coach
  • Varsity Girls' Assistant (JV) Soccer Coach - Anticipated
  • Junior High Girls' Soccer Head Coach
  • Junior High Girls' Assistant Soccer Coach

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 $125/day

Please Click Link for Substitute Teacher Information and Resources:    https://www.rockwoodschools.org/Page/6573

  • Substitute Nurses - RN License Required:
    • Pay rate for certified school nurses, who provide coverage during the absence of the regular school nurse, is $200/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 $150/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/Page/219