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Short Term Substitute- Elementary Learning Support
Qualifications: Special Education Certification, experience with Structured Literacy Preferred
Qualifications and job description available in the Special Education office.
Special Education Teacher needed for Elementary Learning Support Support, immediately until December 23, 2025. Experience with structured literacy programming and working with students with disabilities preferred.
Apply in Writing to: Director of Special Education, Amie Talarico
Lackawanna Trail School District
PO Box 85, Factoryville, PA
Or by email: talaricoa@ltsd.org
Send resume, cover letter, PA standard Application, clearances and a copy of PA Certificate.
Inclusion Club Advisor
beginning the 2025-2026 School Year
Please send letter of interest to Superintendent, Mr. Rakauskas at rakauskasm@ltsd.org
Two Grant Positions beginning the 2025-2026 School Year:
Unified Track & Field Co-Coach – $750 stipend
Unified Bocce Co-Coach – $500 stipend
In order to receive the stipend, the coaches must comply with the following-
Run 2 practices per week for Track and Field
Participate in 4 meets, hosting 1 at Trail
Participate in 2 school wide Unified Events (track meet can count as one event)
Meet regularly with Unified Special Olympics team
Raise funds for student activities and to possibly run other Unified Sports in the future.
Collect athletes’ PIAA and SOPA forms
Attend the SOPA coaches training in order to be a certified coach
Experience required, please send letter of interest to Superintendent, Mr. Rakauskas at rakauskasm@ltsd.org
Full-Time Maintenance II/ Custodian
Several 12-month positions still available.
Starting rate $17/hr. Includes a benefits package featuring fully employer-funded healthcare for employee.
To Apply, send Application, 3 letters of recommendation, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and Fingerprint clearances to:
Maintenance Supervisor, Robert Buck
179 College Ave, PO Box 85, Factoryville, PA 18419
or email to: buckr@ltsd.org
Part-Time Paraprofessionals – Multiple Positions beginning the 25/26 School Year
Lackawanna Trail School District is always accepting applications for part-time paraprofessionals.
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Part Time Positions 4 3/4 hours per day- Classroom Aides
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This is a 10-month position.
Qualifications: Qualified Paraprofessional
Qualified Paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals are needed to work with students in the regular and special education classrooms, under the directions of teachers.
Please send a resume, letter of intent, and application to the Special Education Office. External candidates should also include clearances:
Child Line, Act 114 Fingerprints and Act 34 Criminal Record. Application is available HERE
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.
Email Applications to: Director of Special Education, Amie Talarico at talaricoa@ltsd.org
Or Mail to:
Attention: Application Materials
Lackawanna Trail School District
PO Box 85
Factoryville, PA 18419
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

School Police Officers will provide security at a designated school district as assigned. Training will be provided for qualified candidates. Security experience required with Law Enforcement, (either active or previous) experience also desired.
Duties will include (but are not limited to) monitoring bus duties, completing Security rounds of the property, assisting in managing all types of situations, occasionally working weekend or evening sporting events as requested by the school, completing tasks assigned/requested by the district, providing professional service and advice in the areas of security, CEP-TED, and mitigation.
The qualified candidate must complete all trainings successfully and obtain PA State mandated clearances for working in schools. These expenses are reimbursed by the company. ACT 120 Required.
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 8 hour shift, Weekends as needed
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Law enforcement: 1 year
Military/Police: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Act 120
Driver’s License (Required)
