Open Job Positions
Posted Position: Special Education Teacher
Qualifications: Special Education Certification
Special Education Teacher needed at the Lackawanna Trail School District, beginning 2026-2027 school year. Grade level to be determined.
Internal candidates: Submit a letter of intent to Amie Talarico, applications@ltsd.org
External candidates: Submit cover letter, resume, Standard PA Teaching Application, PA Certification, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation and all clearances to Director of Special Education, Amie Talarico PO Box 85, Factoryville, PA 18419 applications@ltsd.org
Deadline: August 7, 2026
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Part Time Personal Care Assistant
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A Qualified Personal Care Assistant is needed for the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center. Experience working with students with behavior plans and/or individuals with Autism preferred. Classroom personal care assistants will work with children individually and in groups and assist with behavioral, social emotional, communication, and self care needs. One-on-one personal care assistants will be assigned to an individual student to assist with behavioral, social emotional, communication, self care, or other disability related needs. PCAs may work in the special education or regular education classroom. Schedule developed by the Director of Special Education.
Internal candidates: Please send a letter of interest to Ms. Amie Talarico applications@ltsd.org External Candidates: Please send a letter of interest, resume, application and all clearances (Child Line, Act 114 Fingerprints and Act 34 Criminal Record) to Ms. Amie Talarico applications@ltsd.org Or Mail to: Attention: Application Materials Lackawanna Trail School District PO Box 85 Factoryville, PA 18419 If you would like additional information about the duties required for this position, please contact the special education office. The Lackawanna Trail School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline: August 20, 2026 |
Part Time Paraprofessional
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A Qualified Paraprofessional is needed for the Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center to meet the needs of students in regular and special education classroom settings, under the direction of teachers. Starting Rate: $16 per hour Please send a letter of interest, resume, application and all clearances (Child Line, Act 114 Fingerprints and Act 34 Criminal Record) to Ms. Amie Talarico applications@ltsd.org Or Mail to: Attention: Application Materials Lackawanna Trail School District PO Box 85 Factoryville, PA 18419 If you would like additional information about the duties required for this position, please contact the special education office. The Lackawanna Trail School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline: August 20, 2026 |
Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal
Lackawanna Trail School District is seeking an Assistant Principal for the Jr/Sr High School, grades 7-12. This is a 12-month position.
Qualifications:
- Possess a Master’s Degree.
- Possess valid certification as an administrator or supervisor in Pennsylvania, preference K-12 principal
certification. - Possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of public education, including experience as a classroom teacher.
Full job description can be viewed here: Assistant Principal Job Description
To apply, send resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation, PA Standard Application, copy of PA Certificate, Child Line, Act 34 Criminal Record and Act 114 fingerprint clearances. Clearances Links
Attention: Superintendent Matthew Rakauskas via email at applications@ltsd.org
or by mail to: Lackawanna Trail School District, PO Box 85, Factoryville, PA 18419
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Lackawanna Trail is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time Maintenance II/Custodian
This is a 12-month position, starting rate $17/hr in addition to a full benefits package.
To Apply, send letter of interest, Application, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and Fingerprint clearances to:
Director of Maintenance, Bobby Buck at applications@ltsd.org or mail to: PO Box 85, Factoryville, PA 18419
Posted Position: Contracted Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Qualifications:
BCBA Certification
Appropriate Clearances
Experience working with individuals with Autism
Questions regarding qualifications and job description should be directed to the Special Education office.
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst is needed to support students in the Autistic Support, Emotional Support and Learning Support settings at the Lackawanna Trail School District. The qualified candidate will have experience with Functional Behavior Assessment. The qualified candidate will work directly with students and will provide consultation to teachers and IEP teams.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, BCBA certificate, 3 letters of recommendation and all clearances to Director of Special Education, Amie Talarico at applications@ltsd.org
The Lackawanna Trail School District contracts with a variety of bus companies to transport our students. If you are interested in transportation employment opportunities, please contact any of the following contractors who are looking to hire drivers:
- Nichols Bus Company: 570-945-5766 nicholsbus@yahoo.com
- Padula/Ritter Bus Company: 570-905-4151
- Schirg Bus Company: 570-562-2258
- Smarkusky Bus Company: 570-942-6562
- Vasky Bus Company: 570-591-0112
Private Van Drivers Needed
For information and to apply, please contact Wayne Burns Transportation: 570-563-2745
To Apply, visit ESS.com
ESS.com
Lackawanna Trail is excited to announce that we’ve partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program beginning the 2024-2025 school year. ESS is an experienced managed services organization that provides talented and qualified substitute professionals to K-12 school districts. To become a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, custodian or secretary for the Lackawanna Trail School District, you must become an employee of ESS. Together, we will continue to provide exceptional educational services to the students of our district, helping students learn, grow, and thrive.
To apply for substitute teaching positions AND Support Staff Substitute positions (Paraprofessional aide, Secretary, or Maintenance) at Lackawanna Trail School District, visit the ESS website and enter Lackawanna Trail School District: ESS.com
The Nutrition Group is Hiring!
Contact Erin Kiryluk for information and to apply at 570-945-5181 ext 3212
