EMPLOYMENT
Current Openings
Welcome to the UDA Team!
The Upper Dauphin Area School District is an employer of many individuals within northern Dauphin County and surrounding areas. Our mission is to empower our students to be lifelong learners in order to reach their greatest potential.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Upper Dauphin Area School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability.
Administrative
None at this time.
Professional
Anticipated Elementary Special Education Teacher
Now accepting applications for an anticipated full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher. This is a permanent position starting for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Special Education PK-8, Special Education PK-12, or K-12 Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped Certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree required. Send or email PA Standard Application or resume to hr@udasd.org, Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048
Upper Dauphin Area School District offers:
- Competitive Salary – 190 Day Contract
- Healthcare including Prescription, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- PA State Teachers Retirement
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Support Staff
Full-Time Personal Care Aide
Now accepting applications for a full-time PCA. This is a permanent position starting immediately. Please send a non-instructional application to hr@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048. The successful candidate will need to provide Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Background Clearance, FBI (PA Department of Education) Clearance prior to Board approval.
Upper Dauphin Area School District offers:
- $12.50 per hour
- Paid Holidays (after 30 days)
- Earned Time Off includes vacation (after one year), sick and personal
- Healthcare including Prescription, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- PA State Teachers retirement
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Second Shift Custodian
Now accepting applications for a second shift custodian. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. All applicants are required to submit an application (below) to Lisa Adams, Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048 (717) 362-6553 or hr@udasd.org. The successful candidate will need to provide Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Background Clearance, FBI (PA Department of Education) Clearance prior to Board approval.
Upper Dauphin Area School District offers:
- Healthcare including Prescription, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System)
- Starting hourly rate: $13.50 per hour
- Hours: 2:30pm-11:00pm (during school year)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Part-Time Second Shift Custodian
Now accepting applications for a part-time second shift custodian. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. All applicants are required to submit an application (below) to Lisa Adams, Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048 (717) 362-6553 or hr@udasd.org. The successful candidate will need to provide Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Background Clearance, FBI (PA Department of Education) Clearance prior to Board approval.
Upper Dauphin Area School District offers:
- Healthcare including Prescription, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System)
- Starting hourly rate: $13.50 per hour
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Extracurricular
None at this time.
Substitute Teachers and Emergency Certified Teachers
The Upper Dauphin Area School District has an urgent need for substitute teachers.
You may be eligible if:
- You have a PA teaching certificate,
- You have a bachelor’s degree in any field,
- You are a retired teacher, or
- You are a college student in a teacher preparation program and have completed your sophomore year.
Daily Rate is $150.00 for the full day and $97.50 for one half-day. Send letter of interest, PA Standard Application; Acts 34, 114 (FBI), and 151 clearances; certification, and transcripts to hr@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)
Substitute Nurses
Day-to-day as needed position. Hourly rate is $17.00 an hour. Nursing Certificate. Apply below and send application, FBI, child abuse and state police background clearances to hr@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)
Substitute Support Staff
Substitute Custodian
Day-to-day as needed position. Earning $13.50 per hour. Apply below and send application, FBI, child abuse and state police background clearances to hr@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)
Substitute Secretary
Day-to-day as needed position. Earning $14.00 per hour. Apply below and send application, FBI, child abuse and state police background clearances to hr@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)
Substitute Aides
Day-to-day as needed position. Earning $12.50 per hour. Apply below and send application, FBI, child abuse and state police background clearances to hr@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area School District, 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)
Click on the following links to go directly to the registration pages for the clearances:
Act 34 – The Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check:
The PA State Police use a web-based computer application for which you must use a credit card to pay the fee. The result will not be mailed. You must return to the ePatch site and print your criminal history check results.
Act 151 – Department of Human Services Child Abuse Report:
Under Child Welfare Portal click on create a new account. Follow the steps to create a new account. You will receive an email with your password. Follow the Directions to complete your request. You can request your certificate by mail. Please provide your original certificate to the District Office (a copy will be made and your original certificate will be given back to you).
Act 114 – FBI Criminal History Report:
Applicants are required to complete pre-enrollment in the new Universal Enrollment system. The registration website is available online 24 hours/day, seven days per week at https://uenroll.identogo.com Telephonic registration is available at 1-844-321-2101 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm EST. When registering on-line, an applicant must use the appropriate agency specific Service Code. The service code for school employment is 1KG6XN. Please provide your Universal Enrollment Identification Number, your Social Security Number, and your Transaction Number to the District Office.
