Employment Opportunities
Come join the IU9 team! We are always looking for great people to join us in supporting and educating special education students in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties..
Application Process
To begin the application process, download the employment application or PA standard teacher application as applicable. In addition, please visit our Clearances & Fingerprinting page for instructions on how to obtain required clearances. Send your completed application and additional documentation as instructed for each position.
Immediate Openings
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Adult Educator, Part-Time
Seneca Highlands IU9 is seeking a part-time adult educator to serve Cameron County. The adult educator is responsible for instruction, assessment, and case management for adult students who are interested in improving their academic skills in order to obtain a high school equivalency diploma, get a job, or advance in a job. Bachelor’s degree required. Teaching certification preferred, but not required. For questions regarding this position contact Mrs. Kelly Davis. Applications are accepted until position is filled
Send letter of interest, application, current resume, copy of certification, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Sandy Vossler, HR Manager
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Early Intervention Paraeducator Positions Available in Bradford, Coudersport, and Kersey
Do you want to have a positive impact on young children? Have you thought about working in the field of education? Come join our team! The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine Early Intervention Preschool Program is looking for both part-time and substitute paraeducators to work in our preschool classrooms. We currently have part-time openings in Bradford, Coudersport, and Kersey. These positions involve supporting preschool students in a special education setting as well as assisting the teacher in preparing materials necessary for classroom instruction. A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. If you would like more information, please contact Amy Jacob, supervisor of early intervention, at (814) 887-5512, ext. 305.
Life Skills Teacher, Full-Time – Cameron County High School
Permanent, full-time position available in Cameron County. Requirements: Special education certification
Direct questions and send letter of interest, application, current resume, copy of certification, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 to:
Julia E. Anderson, Director of Special Education IU9
119 S. Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Network/Systems Technician
Full-time IT position supporting Austin and Galeton School Districts. Successful applicants must have good written and verbal communication skills, be courteous and polite, be service-oriented, and be organized. Must demonstrate the ability to do basic troubleshooting of devices, networks, and classroom technology or demonstrate the ability to learn these skills quickly. Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances are required along with a valid driver’s license. Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Mr. Ed Bell
Seneca Highlands IU9
EOE
Paraeducator, Aide
Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center in Port Allegany is seeking a paraprofessional/aide to work with students 10–12 grade in technical programs.
29 hours per week, 190 days/year.
Requirement: High school diploma
Send letter of interest, resume, application, and clearances to:
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
Attn: Sandy Vossler
119 S Mechanic St.
Smethport, PA 16749
EOE
Paraeducator, Full-Time - Autism Classroom
Position available in Woodland Elementary, Emporium.
Requirement: High school diploma.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
Paraeducator, Part-Time
Position available in Northern Potter.
Requirement: High school diploma.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
Paraeducator, Part-Time - Coudersport High School Life Skills
Requirement: High school diploma
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Paraeducator, Part-Time - High School Inclusion Support
Part time in Coudersport.
Requirement: High school diploma
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 Sout Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Paraeducator, Part-Time - Life Skills Classroom
Position available in Northern Potter.
Requirement: High school diploma.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Program Site Supervisor at the Achievement Center-North in Port Allegany, PA
The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine is hiring a program site supervisor for the IU9 Achievement Center-North located in Port Allegany, PA. PA Special Education Supervisor Certification or Principal Certification with special education experience is preferred.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, and references to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
Speech Pathologist
School-age and early intervention opening in McKean County and/or Elk County. Requires Pennsylvania license and CCC’s. Consideration will be given to graduates in their CFY year.
Send letter of interest, application, current resume, copy of certification, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia E. Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Speech-Language Pathologist
Available January 2023
School-age opening in Port Allegany. Requires Pennsylvania license and CCC’s. Consideration will be given to graduates in their CFY year.
Send letter of interest, application, current resume, copy of certification, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia E. Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
Substitute Classroom Teachers, Classroom Aides, and Transportation Aides
Immediate openings for day-to-day positions supporting students and classrooms in Potter, Cameron, McKean, and Elk Counties. Training provided. Requires teaching certificate or bachelor's degree (substitute teacher)/high school diploma (aide). Updated rates: $135/day for substitute teachers and $75/day for substitute aides - plus mileage.
Individuals holding the following qualifications may now serve as substitute teachers:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 60 college credits and 25 years old or older
- Student currently enrolled in a teacher program and has 60 completed credits
- Retired teacher
Individuals holding a high school diploma may serve as classroom aides.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, and resume to:
Sandy Vossler
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512 ext. 133
EOE
Substitute Interpreters
Qualifications are:
- Pennsylvania state registered with Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) or
- Holds a minimum on educational interpreting performance assessment (EIPA) of 3.5 or higher
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S. Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Substitute Physical Therapist
Needed for the first semester of the 2022–2023 school year.
Requires: Valid PT or PTA license.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to:
Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9
119 S Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5512
EOE
Notice of Non-discrimination
It is the policy of the Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit IX not to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, handicap, race, color, religion, marital status, veterans status, or national or ethnic origin in its educational program, admission policies, employment policies, enforced by federal law under Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
