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Employment Opportunities

The Rockwood Area School District is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2024-2025 school year:         

  • Elementary Education Teacher
  • Teacher holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate in a World Language, including American Sign Language 
  • Special Education Paraprofessional 
  • Elementary Paraprofessional       

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.  All other applicants should contact the district at 814-926-4688 for application information. Deadline for applications is May 10, 2024. EOE

Applications are also accessible using the application link at the bottom of this page.  


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