Clearances
All employees of the district are required to submit appropriate clearances (i.e. Act 34, 114 & 151 clearances) and must comply with all other Board policies related to the hiring of employees.
All candidates for positions must meet certification requirements established by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.
Open Positions
Support Staff Substitues
Daily Substitutes Needed for the Tunkhannock Area School District
The Tunkhannock Area School District is currently accepting applications for daily substitute Custodians, Individual Student Aides, Maintenance Workers, RN & LPN Medical Aides, Secretarial and Clerical Workers.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, completed application, current copies of Act 34 (PA Criminal History Check), Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint Check), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Clearance) and TB test to Mr. Paul Dougherty, Superintendent, Tunkhannock Area School District, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock PA 18657. EOE
Substitute Teachers
Daily Teacher Substitutes are needed for the Tunkhannock Area School District through ESS. To apply to become a daily substitute teacher please use the following link.
Technical Education/Agriculture Teacher with a focus on Building Construction, Small Engines and Agricultural Mechanics
Technical Education/Agriculture Teacher with a focus on Building Construction, Small Engines and Agricultural Mechanics. Position available beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, Standard PA Teaching Application, copy of certification, resume, copies of transcripts, copies of current Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 126 and three letters of reference.
Application packets should be submitted to Paul Dougherty, Superintendent, Tunkhannock Area School District, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock PA 18657. Position will remain open until filled. EOE
Links to secure clearances and applications are available on the district website – www.tasd.net under the Employment Opportunities tab.
Certified School Nurse
Certified School Nurse (CSN) Please send a letter of interest, Standard PA Teaching Application, transcripts, resume, PA certification, Copy of Nursing License, Act 34, Act 114, Act 126 & Act 151 clearances, and three letters of reference to Paul Dougherty, Superintendent, Tunkhannock Area School District, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock PA 18657. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Long Term Substitute 6th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Long Term Substitute 6th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, Standard PA Teaching Application, copy of certification, resume, copies of transcripts, copies of current Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 126 and three letters of reference
Application packets should be submitted to Paul Dougherty, Superintendent, Tunkhannock Area School District, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock PA 18657. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
Links to secure clearances are available on the district web site – www.tasd.net under the Employment Opportunities tab.
RN or LPN Nursing Assistant
7.5 hours/day - Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, completed support staff application, copy of nursing license & CPR Certification, copies of current Act 34, 114, & 151 clearances to Paul Dougherty, Superintendent, Tunkhannock Area School District, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE
LTS Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 School Year
LTS Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 School Year. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, completed support staff application, copies of current Act 34, Act 114, Act 126, and Act 151 to Paul Dougherty, Superintendent, Tunkhannock Area School District, 41 Philadelphia Avenue, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Current substitute employees interested in applying need only submit a letter of interest. 7 hrs/day – Student Days. Application deadline: September 8, 2025. EOE
Links to all clearance forms and the support application are available on the district web site – www.tasd.net under the Employment Opportunities tab.
Job Description
Clearance Links
Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report
Click HereComplete the attachment
Act 34: PA Criminal History Report
Click HereTake your PA State Background Check Online for Act 34 Here.
Act 114: FBI Criminal History (Fingerprints)
Click HereUse the site to sign up Online for Fingerprinting Services Act 114.
Use CODE: 1KG6XN-Pennsylvania PDE-School District
Act 126: Mandated Reporter Training
Act 151: PA Child Abuse History
Click HereOnline Child Abuse History Background Check Act 151