Ongoing Applications

The Altoona Area School District is always accepting applications for these positions – explore your opportunities below!

AmeriCorps Members

Altoona Area School District is seeking individuals to serve a one-year commitment in the National Service AmeriCorps program.

Service Position: Provide small group literacy intervention/enrichment to K-5 learners in an AASD elementary school.

Requirements: Active and valid PDE Instructional Teaching Certification in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Special Education preferred.

Positions available: 2 service positions

Service Term & Agreement Option 1: Jan 16 - Aug 1, 2026 (900-hour term) minimum 35 hours/week, Mon-Fri

Service Term & Agreement Option 2: Jan 16 - June 6, 2026 (675-hour term) minimum 37 hours/week, Mon-Fri

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 23

For more information or to apply, contact

Tina Swineford [email protected] or (814) 329-0253

AmeriCorps Posting PDF

Special Education Aides

If you have a passion for working with students, we want you! The District seeks dedicated and caring individuals to work one-on-one with a student and/or with multiple students to meet the needs identified in the student’s Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). All activities conducted by the Special Education Aide (SEA) are under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher.

SEAs will assist students in one or more of the following areas: Academic Assistance, Feeding Assistance, Functional and Daily Living Activities, Mobility Skills, Personal Activities, Behavior Intervention, and Charting.

Deadline: Positions are open throughout the year, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Interested applicants should apply through RedRover

Custodian and Laborer Substitutes

If you like to make sure things look ship-shaped, we want you to join our team! Substitutes are needed to care for, protect, and preserve the conditions of our buildings and grounds so that we can provide a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for the students. Such work will include - cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, gymnasium, elevators, stairwells, halls, furniture, locker rooms, and showers, replacing accessible light bulbs, emptying trash, ascertaining security of the building, removing snow and ice from walks and entrances, and assisting in the preparation of school events.

All three shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd) are available. Full-time positions in the District are filled based on your performance as a Substitute; $14.00/hour.

Deadline: Positions are open throughout the year, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Interested applicants should apply through RedRover

Substitute Teacher (ESS)

ESS Every day counts: Got a bachelor's Degree? Become a Substitute Teacher!

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff.

All substitute staff hired after January 3, 2022, are eligible for Credential Reimbursement! Visit Kickstart.ESS.com for full program details.

Available Substitute Positions: Teachers / Guest Teachers.

Transportation Drivers

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Student Transportation of America (STA) is an industry leader in school transportation and fleet services, founded on the bedrock of family, community, and a safety-first mindset, with more than 22,000 vehicles throughout the U.S. We’re all about making a positive impact on the students who ride our buses while ensuring the happiness of our team members!

Interested applicants should apply through

Student Transportation of America website

or

Call STA at the AASD Bus Garage at (814) 946-8220