Employment Opportunities

IU9 Positions Available - Come join the IU9 team. We are committed to supporting and educating Special Education students in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties


Part-time Early Intervention Teacher - The Seneca Highlands Early Intervention program is seeking a part-time Early Intervention Teacher. This position requires an Early Childhood or Special Education teaching certification. It is a minimum of 21 hours per week teaching in an Early Intervention classroom in Port Allegany. For questions regarding this position please contact Ms. Amy Jacob, ajacob@iu9.org. Submit completed application (www.iu9.org under employment opportunities tab), letter of interest, clearances, and resume to ajacob@iu9.org.

Assistant Network/Systems Administrator - Intermediate Unit Nine (IU9) is looking for a highly capable and forward-thinking Assistant Network/Systems Administrator. This role will report directly to the Network/Systems Administrator, and will be working with the member district leadership teams and staff members to drive improvements of operational activities. The technology team at the IU9 supports districts in all facets of their technology including: designing and implementing internal networks, wifi networks, and server virtualization. We manage eco-systems like Google Workspace for Education Plus and Microsoft (On-Prem, Hybrid, and Cloud-only). We work with building access, security cameras, cafeteria, print management, and phone systems. Our helpdesk team helps take care of daily break/fix problems and supports all users of school district systems and classroom technology.


Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Five (5) years experience in IT with a background in technology planning and purchasing, as well as LAN/WLAN/Server administration required. Knowledge in areas such as E-rate, and management of cloud eco-systems preferred. Applicants should have the ability to evaluate, develop, nurture, promote and sustain a positive work climate for the technology team.


Works with member districts (currently IU9, Seneca Highlands CTC, Austin School District, Coudersport School District, Galeton School District, and Johnsonburg School District)


Qualified candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise in the following areas:


Network Infrastructure and Design

VLANs, Routing Tables, and ACLs

Fiber Optic and Copper Installation and Termination

Network Rack Organization

Firewalls and VPNs

Content Filtering and SSL Decryption

Server Virtualization

Server Operating Systems: Windows Server, Ubuntu Server

Network and Systems Monitoring and Response

Ransomware Protection and Remediation

Backups and Disaster Recovery

WiFi Planning, Implementation, and troubleshooting

Google Eco-System for K-12 Schools including email security, eDiscovery, Device Management, and bulk user management operations

Microsoft Eco-System for K-12 School including On-Prem, Hybrid, and Cloud-only scenarios as well as device management through Group Policy and InTune

Apple School Manager and device management with JAMF

Cross Platform Print Management Solutions

Category 1 and Category 2 E-Rate Procurements


The candidate should be:


Highly organized and self-motivated to complete projects

Able to write and speak effectively to both technical and non-technical staff

Able to to work independently and on teams

Able to train and develop technical staff

Detail Oriented

Able to troubleshoot and problem solve

Able to maintain confidentiality on the files and information they have access to'


Send Resume to Cindy Murphy Director of Curriculum and Technology csmurphy@iu9.org


IU9 Special Education Immediate Openings

Secretary. Full-time position available in our Birth to Three program currently located in Kane. Applicants should have a knowledge of office practices and procedures, be proficient in typing, filing and operating a computer system, must be pleasant and effective in verbal communications. Send letter of interest, resume, and application (iu9.org) to Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749. Deadline: October 29, 2021. EOE


Special Education Supervisor: Permanent full-time position for McKean and Potter County. Special Education Supervisory Certificate required.

School Psychologist: Opening for full-time or part-time staff. Requires: School Psychologist certification.

Social Worker/Counselor: Full or Part-time School Social Worker/Counselor position to provide counseling and supportive Special Education services to individual and groups of students in Coudersport. EOE Requires: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

Registered/Licensed Occupational Therapist: Full or part-time position to provide direct service, evaluation, and supervision in Cameron, Elk, and/or McKean County. Requires: OTR/L certification.

Paraeducator: Full-time position in Special Education at Cameron County School District (high school)

Job Coach: Full-time or Part-time position. Assist students in learning on-the-job skills at job sites in Potter and/or Cameron Counties. Hours available during and beyond a typical school day. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree with related experience. EOE

Personal Care Aides. Full-time positions in the Austin School District, Intensive Outpatient Program in St Marys, Coudersport Elementary School, and Coudersport Intensive Outpatient Program to work with students exhibiting behavioral/emotional needs. Requirements: Teaching certification or Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

Classroom Aides: Part-time positions available in Early Intervention and School Age throughout McKean, Elk, Potter, and Cameron Counties. Requires: High School Diploma. EOE

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 degree (substitute teacher)/high school diploma (aide).


Send application (www.iu9.org) to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education 119 Mechanic Street Smethport, PA 16749 814-887-5512, janderson@iu9.org









Documents: