Employment Opportunities

This faculty position is full-time for 10 months and reports directly to the Head of School.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students, teachers, staff, and parents
• Develop whole class instruction for students and teacher training in Assistive Technology (AT), Google Drive, Google Classroom, coding, videography, software, internet safety/cyberbullying, etc.
• Instruct students on how to use AT to support their individual diagnoses or learning challenges
• Educate families on their student’s needs and use of assistive technology
• Document assistive technologies and provide comments on students’ report cards
• Research and evaluate new developments in educational/assistive technology particularly for students with language-based learning disabilities
• Preview and test hardware, software and websites for possible use at The Hillside School, complete cost analysis for each and purchase 
• Troubleshoot minor software and hardware issues (when Junction PC is not on site) and assist Junction PC when they have to remote into a computer
• Communicate with vendors
• Prepare documentation for grant proposals as requested/needed
• Create technology budget and maintain detailed records for annual audit
• Manage and administer online subscriptions for students, faculty and staff
• Provide assistance regarding device usage, software applications, and the general instructional use of technology in the classroom across all curriculum areas
• Perform related duties as assigned/required

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred in Educational Technology, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology hardware, software, and related web-based or other tools
• Demonstrated success working with colleagues to identify instructional needs to enable/enhance student learning
• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Fluency and proficiency with Google Apps for Education
• Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Clearances:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please send the following information to Donna Henry, Head of School, dhenry@hillsideschool.org or The Hillside School, 2697 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three references
• Copies of clearances and certifications

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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The Office Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the main office and the building. This position is a full-time salaried exempt position that reports directly to the Head of School.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Act as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees
• Schedule substitute teachers and update contact information
• Manage time off and clearances for employees 
• Maintain office equipment, phone and surveillance camera systems
• Maintain student records
• Manage retention and destruction of student and confidential records
• Track and order office and building supplies
• Oversee building key system/keys and security systems (Altronics, Graham)
• Maintain Certificates of Liability Insurance
• Oversee and schedule routine facility repairs and annual building inspection including fire extinguishers
  • Maintain vendor list
• Collaborate with the East Penn school nurse to
  • Administer medication 
  • Order and maintain first aid supplies
  • Organize health records
  • Schedule CPR certification and EpiPen training
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Assistant Head of School

Shared Responsibilities with Office Administrative Assistant:

• Greet visitors, parents, and students
• Manage security (cameras, entry, doors, etc.)
• Manage phone calls and correspondence with all constituents
• Manage specific requests and complaints from all constituents
• Photocopy, fax, and scan documents
• Update the Veracross database as needed
• Schedule appointments for Administrators
• Troubleshoot emergent situations
• Administer general first aid to students
• Maintain care and organization of kitchen and health room

Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Excel
• Strong organization and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to supervise and delegate office responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with all constituents
• Show initiative in problem solving

Clearances required to begin work:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please send the following information to Donna Henry, Head of School, dhenry@hillsideschool.org or The Hillside School, 2697 Brookside Road, Macungie, PA 18062:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three references
• Copies of clearances and certifications (can be provided by successful candidate before work begins)

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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Small class sizes, high level of support, and competitive pay. “I should be paying you.” – Current substitute teacher.

Must have the following clearances:

• Act 34 (PA State Police Criminal Background Check)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)

To be considered, please call 610-967-3701 or email anemeth@hillsideschool.org.

The Hillside School is an AA/EOE.

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