Join the UDA Team!
Why is UDA the right career for you?
Our mission is to empower our students to be lifelong learners in order to reach their greatest potential! Through a learning partnership comprised of staff, families, and the community at large, we promote a collaborative spirit in a safe and secure environment to support the education of the whole child.
UDA is committed to
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Providing a challenging curriculum with effective teaching;
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Promoting a culture of respect which values diversity;
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Empowering our students to develop personal integrity and accountability.
If you are passionate about impacting the next generation to be strong learners and leaders, UDA is the right place for you!
Questions?
Lisa Adams
Superintendent Secretary & Human Resources Secretary
717-362-6553
Current Openings
Apply Now
- Review our open positions below.
- Email your resume or application to hr@udasd.org.
- Visit our Clearances section to see what clearances are necessary once hired.
Administrative
None at this time.
Professional
None at this time.
Support Staff
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) or resume 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) Hours 6am-3:30pm (summer hours with Fridays off)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Extracurricular
Head Cross Country Coach
Now accepting applications for a Coed Cross Country Head Coach. This is an extracurricular position starting immediately in preparation for the 2026 season. Coaching experience in a school-based program preferred. Evening and weekend availability required. Cross Country is a cooperative sport with the Millersburg Area School District. Send letter of interest and coaching resume to bellb@udasd.org or Upper Dauphin Area High School, 220 N Church St, Elizabethville, PA 17023.
The Upper Dauphin Area School District offers a starting stipend of $3,100 plus additional based on years of experience.
Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026.
Clearances
Use 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.
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.
