The employment of students takes place in the spring for each summer season.

Application

Springfield School District does not accept paper applications. Springfield's application process is now online, and we invite you to apply electronically via our Online Application. The opening and closing dates for acceptance of all applications will be stated on the flyer posted at the High School main office, as well as other bulletin boards around the building. Applications will not be accepted before, or after, the dates posted on the flyer.

Follow the instructions to complete your application. Note that you will need your username and password whenever you log on to complete, polish or update your application file.

Nepotism Policy

Please review the policy on the link below to determine if you have a qualifying relative working for Springfield School District before applying for a position.

If you are selected for employment, an acceptance letter will be mailed to your home for completion. You will need the following information to be sent in with your paperwork.
**Please do not apply for any of the items below until you receive notice you have obtained a position.

Working Papers

You will need working papers if you are under the age of 18, which can be obtained at the High School main office. You will need to supply your birth certificate and have a parent/guardian with you. Please call 610-938-6100 for details.

Clearances

An FBI Clearance, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Clearance are all considered conditions of employment. Please refer to the link for information on how to apply and cost.

Links:

Employment Practices for Family Matters - Nepotism Policy
Criminal Background Clearance
Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Clearance

Springfield School District is no longer accepting paper applications Springfield's application process is now online, and we invite you to apply electronically via our Online Application.

Follow the instructions to complete your application. Note that you will need your username and password whenever you log on to complete, polish, or update your application file.

The Springfield School District is an EOE employer which shall not discriminate in its employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the PA Humans Relations Act.

Employment Practices for Family Matters

ACT 114

Act 114 of 2006 specifies that all applicants for employment in public and private schools, including employees and independent contractors, undergo background checks. Since April 1, 2007, the following three background checks are required:

Criminal Background Clearance
Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Clearance

ACT 168

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed into law further background check requirements for all individuals applying for school positions in Pennsylvania. The law became effective on December 31, 2014. Under the new law, we are required to ask you and your previous employers to provide full and complete responses to the questions posed on the Act 168 Disclosure Release Form. Employment is contingent on the completion of this form.

Please complete the first page of each form required for your current employer as well as any previous employment that involved working with children. Please provide appropriate employer contact information: contact name, email address and/or fax number. This document also requires your signature at the top of page three.