Human Resources

Teaching is a challenging and rewarding career. In today’s social and world climate, it seems more important than ever to help our children build strong minds and characters. By becoming a teacher in our school district, you can be a part of developing capable, creative, and responsible citizens.

Employment Procedures

All persons applying for work at SASD must send a letter of interest, resume, references, and copies of all applicable clearance certificates to:

Mr. Brice Benson
Superintendent of Schools
Smethport Area School District
414 South Mechanic Street
Smethport, PA 16749

All teachers and substitute teachers must complete and return a standard teaching application in addition to the materials referenced above. We would also like a copy of your college transcripts.

Required Clearances for Paid Employees
All applicants are responsible for obtaining and paying for each clearance required for their job. All clearance certificates should be less than one year old.

  • Act 34 – PA Criminal Background Check
    • Applicants should expect to pay a $22.00 fee.
    • Results are usually immediate. Print the certification form (located on your confirmation page near the bottom of your receipt—click on link and print form).
    • A downloadable version of the PA Criminal Background Check form is also available.
  • Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint
    • IdentoGo Instructions
    • Applicants must first register online, then proceed to a fingerprint collection site for printing.
    • Bring a photo ID.
    • Service code: 1KG6XN for employment. Print the registration receipt.
    • Applicants pay their $26.20 fee at the collection site with a credit card or business check. No cash or personal checks are accepted.
    • Registration receipt can be turned in with other clearances at the district office.
    • Volunteers can complete an affidavit in place of the Act 114.
  • Act 151 – Child Abuse Clearance
    • Create an individual account.
    • Keystone ID will be your username.
    • Applicants should expect to pay a $13.00 fee.
    • Clearance may take up to 7–10 days. Print and turn in your emailed clearance with other clearances.
    • If issues arise after submitting payment, please ensure you are on a desktop computer and using Google Chrome. If issues persist, try a different browser.
    • A downloadable version of the Child Abuse Clearance form is also available.
  • Act 24 – Conviction and Arrest Clearance – Employment
  • Act 31/126 – Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
    • This is a three-hour online training.
    • Print certificate upon completion.
  • Act 168 – Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Disclosure
    • Must be completed by the current employer and any past employers of jobs that require the possibility of care, supervision, guidance, or control of children or routine interaction with children.
    • This employment history review does not apply to student teaching.
    • Disclosures must be returned to SASD from previous employers, not applicants.

Volunteers

Smethport ASD enjoys an active volunteer force and supportive community. No matter your situation—full-time employment, part-time employment, busy stay-at-home parent, or grandparent, we appreciate your support. To join our team and become an active volunteer at one of our schools, we ask that you complete a volunteer affidavit and submit clearances for criminal history and arrests. You will also need to complete a child abuse background check. Please specify that you are applying to become a volunteer, and the district will gladly cover the costs of those clearances. To ensure the safety of our students, we must have all clearances on file prior to the start of any volunteering. Thank you for your cooperation.

Nondiscrimination Policies

Title IX
The Smethport Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex within the meaning of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 in any of the educational programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment practices. Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to Mr. Brice N. Benson, Title IX coordinator, 414 South Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749.

Section 504
It is the policy of the Smethport Area School District not to discriminate against any qualified handicapped persons in the employment and operation of its school, its educational programs, services, and activities and in any other areas where compliance is required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.