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Phoenixville Area School District is located in Chester County PA and serves approximately 4,000 students K-12. Voted one of the “Best Towns in PA for Young Families,” Phoenixville is experiencing unprecedented growth and boasts a vibrant and revitalized historic downtown full of art, entertainment, dining, and much more. We are proud to serve a growing diversity of students who will experience a nationally recognized music program, award-winning academic programs, and a high school ranked in the top 1% of the "Most Challenging High Schools in PA" by the Washington Post.

The following four items are required of all District employees at the time of hire and are required to be renewed every five years.
                          
1.  Act 151-PA Child Abuse History Clearance - $13.00
Visit PA Child Welfare Information Solution
• Create an Individual Login
• Apply for the clearance
• Select SCHOOL EMPLOYEE GOVERNED BY SCHOOL CODE
• All addresses where you have lived since 1975 and the names and ages of everyone you have lived with since 1975 are needed to complete this application

2.  Act 34-PA Access to Criminal History Clearance - $22.00
• Visit Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History
• Apply for the clearance by selecting SUBMIT A NEW RECORD CHECK (not volunteer)
• Be sure to print off the ‘certification form’ not just the receipt.  You must click on the ‘control number’ button and then the ‘certification form’ button

3.  Federal Criminal History Record - $23.85
• Visit IdentoGO
• Enter service code: 1KG6XN
• Select SCHEDULE OR MANAGE APPOINTMENT
• Complete registration and make an appointment for fingerprinting
• Submit the UE ID number from the receipt to the district

4.  Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training
  • This training can be done on Vector/Safe Schools :  Vector Training, K-12 Edition Training :: Login (safeschools.com)
  • Your username is typically your last name first initial.
  • Select EXTRA TRAINING, then in the search box type ACT 126
  • This is a 2-part training which takes approximately 3 hours.
  • Send HR copies of the certificates.

    Are you Ready to Help our Students Believe, Achieve, and Succeed?


    To see current PASD vacancy postings and to submit an application, please click Frontline Education below. Applications are accepted when a vacancy is posted.

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    PASD Job Opportunities

    Phoenixville Area School District partners with external companies for substitutes and other contracted positions.

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    PASD Support Organization Opportunities




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    Working here is more than a career.
    Each employee helps shape the lives of the students we serve.




    Why Work in the Phoenixville Area School District?

    Be part of a supportive environment, pursue your passions, and experience what it feels like to inspire the next generation of students.

    • We value AND PAY for experience
    • Membership in Pennsylvania’s school employee pension system
    • Excellent benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
    • We value and actively seek a diverse workforce which represents our students and community
    • We’re investing in our new employees with time, training, and mentorship
    • 82% of all current employees would recommend PASD as a place to work!


    Benefit Information

    Phoenixville Area School District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees including:
    • Medical
    • Prescription
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 403 (B) plan
    • Employee Assistance Program.

    Employee benefit information and forms may be found on the Employee Intranet.
    Transparency in Coverage (TCR) machine-readable files (MRFs)


    Clearances Required for All PASD Employees

    PASD requires four clearances at the time of hire and are required to be renewed every five years.
    Clearances Required for all PASD Employees

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