The District has ongoing needs for Substitute Custodial/Maintenance staff. This position fills work needs on an on-call, as needed basis. Total compensation ($15.00 per hour) is based on actual hours worked. Successful candidates must possess a secondary (i.e., high school) school diploma or GED, a valid PA Driver’s License in good standing, and access to reliable transportation.  Apply today! 

Interested persons who meet the qualifications for full or substitute positions can also begin the application process by completing the standard Support Staff Application.

The District has acute needs for qualified special education paraprofessionals to assist with instructional delivery to students in special needs areas, including, autistic support, personal care, life skills, multiple disabilities, and emotional support. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to submit applications in anticipation of position openings. Applicants will be notified of consideration status based on a review of credentials and the availability of positions. Apply today! 

Instructional paraprofessionals, including special education paraprofessionals, assist with classroom instructional delivery. Non-instructional paraprofessionals (e.g., cafeteria) do not work in a classroom or support instructional delivery.  All instructional paraprofessional candidates must satisfy Highly Qualified requirements in order to be considered for an instructional position. The minimum Highly Qualified requirements include the following: (1) possession of an Associates or Bachelors degree, OR (2) completion of two years of college (minimum of 48 credits), OR (2) passage of the Paraprofessional Knowledge Test in reading, writing, and mathematics.

The Child Nutrition Services has an acute need for Substitute Cafeteria Workers, an entry-level position. Substitute employees work under the supervision of more experienced and specialized food service personnel to assist with preparing and serving food menu items in our school buildings. Duties also include kitchen clean-up and sanitation and serving as a cashier. Apply today! 

Substitute cafeteria workers report to work on an as-needed basis. Total compensation ($15.00 per hour) is based on actual hours worked.  Successful candidates must possess a secondary (i.e., high school) school diploma or GED, a valid PA Driver’s License in good standing, and access to reliable transportation.

Interested persons who meet the qualifications for full or substitute positions can also begin the application process by contacting Child Nutrition Services at (484) 765-4710.

Allentown School District works with Education Management & Staffing Solutions to manage the district’s substitute program. The seasoned educational staffing firm has more than 18 years’ experience providing trained and qualified substitute personnel to school districts and we are excited to work with them.

To learn how you can make a difference, or to register as a substitute teacher, visit https://ess.com/ to view specific substitute teaching opportunities. 

Substitute teachers who were previously registered with Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. must register with ESS in order to continue substitute teaching in the Allentown School District. If you have previously subbed in our district, ESS should have contacted you with steps on how to register with ESS. If you have any questions please contact at Jennifer Heffner at 570-369-0638 or Jamie Earley at 570-369-3447.
 
The shortage of teachers has also created an opportunity for retired educators to return to service without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.  As of this year, retired educators can return to service as Allentown School District employees.  If you are a retired educator and want to learn more about returning to service as a substitute teacher and as a District employee, contact Human Resources at (484) 765-4128, or email humanresources@allentownsd.org.