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Head Boys Soccer Coach - Fall 2025 Season

• Knowledge of sport required and previous playing/coaching experience preferred.

Elementary Education Teacher First Grade – 2025-2026 School Year

• Pre-K/K-12 Certification Required

Physical Education Teacher

• K-12 Health and Physical Education Certification Required

Special Education Elementary Emotional Support Teacher

• Special Education Certification Required

Elementary Music Teacher

• K-12 Certification Required

Art Teacher – 2 Positions

• K-12 Certification Required

English Teacher – Grades 9-12

• Secondary Certification in English Required

Elementary Teacher - Fifth Grade - 4 Openings

• Certification Including Fifth Grade Required

Mid Level Special Education Learning Support Teacher

• Special Education Elementary/Secondary Certification required

SUPERINTENDENT

Wyoming Valley West School District (approx. 5,000 students; six schools) is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The district serves residents in nine communities in the heart of NEPA (Northeastern PA). A diverse community with access to larger metropolitan cities and a vibrant culture, NEPA is a great place to work and live. The district seeks an ethical, values-driven, and well-qualified leader who embraces WVW culture. Critical skills/experiences in the next superintendent should include:  

• Organizational leadership skills to drive the district’s mission, values, and goals; 
• An unwavering dedication to fostering academic growth and student performance, while addressing the developmental needs of all students;
• Knowledgeable on curriculum, instruction, and assessment measures, and ability to align those to the evolving needs of the students of Wyoming Valley West;  
• Systems leadership to institute a thoughtful chain of command, and maintain focus on the leadership, management, and expertise of district leaders;   
• Budgetary and financial management abilities to oversee maximization of efficiencies without compromising programmatic or operational quality;
• Communication and engagement skills that emphasize accurate and timely information along with visibility and accessibility to all stakeholders;
• Ability to hold others accountable for execution of key plans, programs and policies through an independent, objective approach to leadership;
• The ability to deploy and support educational and operational technology;
• Team-building strategies that will acknowledge the skills of our highly professional staff through collaboration, mentoring, and instructional leadership;
• Ability to advise the board as its chief strategic advisor, while effectively serving the board by faithfully carrying out programs, policies, and other directives;  
• Skilled at navigating contractual issues, and understanding collective bargaining, while preserving educational, operational, and fiscal integrity;
• Decisive, yet consensus building in the process of making critical decisions to advance the strategic plans and vision for the district.   

The successful candidate must hold, or be eligible for, a PA superintendent letter of eligibility. Significant teaching and administrative experience strongly preferred. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Tom Templeton with Templeton Advantage, LLC at tom@templetonadvantage.com by January 10, 2025. Please call Mr. Templeton at (717) 636-3238 after submitting your information to receive a briefing on the process. All inquiries will be treated with confidentiality. 

Director of Facilities and Management

Job Description:

• • Oversee and supervise the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
  • Plan, assign, and manage the duties of the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate the Director of Buildings of Grounds.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with sub-contractors, and others.
  • Manage and oversee the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, in addition to the development of district long range strategic plans.
  • Meet with the Director of Buildings and Grounds and building administrators monthly to update and assess building needs.
  • Oversee the management of the Electronic Work Order System.
  • Oversee the Director of Buildings and Grounds operation of the Time Trak System.
  • Prepare the yearly budget in consultation with the business manager and District administrative team.
  • Oversee capital facilities planning, including management of current and future construction projects.
  • Implement a Preventive Maintenance Program for District facilities, buildings, and grounds.
  • Attend all Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings.
  • Attend all Monthly School Board meetings.
  • Oversee the procurement and delivery of supplies and materials needed to maintain the facilities, buildings, and grounds.
  • Assist in the hiring, training and supervision of building, grounds, and maintenance.
  • Coordinate with the Director of Building and Grounds the requests of the facilities and usage form.
  • Meet with the Safety Committee to ensure that all safety requirements are met.
  • Respond to emergency matters during off-duty hours.
  • Perform other job duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools and/or the Business Manager.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field.
  • Prior experience in Operations and Facilities Management.
  • Licenses and or certifications related to facilities and operations management preferred.
  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
  • All required applicable clearances.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• • Proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
  • Knowledge of the School Code and other applicable laws.
  • Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety regulations.
  • Interpersonal skills.

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