Administration/Teacher Application Process

Note: THE PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOTE ACCEPT PAPER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING VACANCIES. APPLICATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHING POSITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH the online Parkland Application.

In order to complete the online application, a completed credential file must be submitted to the district by the deadline date indicated on the posting. A credential file includes the following:

Print the applicant checklist here

Letter of application outlining the position for which you would like to be considered.
Pennsylvania State Standard Application
A copy of an updated resume.
Copy of your valid Pennsylvania Teacher Certificate.
Copy of your Identogo Registration ID Number (fingerprinting results). Apply online at https://uenroll.identogo.com -our school service code is: 1KG6XN
Copy of Criminal History Check, Act 34. Apply online via the “epatch” system at https://epatch.pa.gov/home
Copy of PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Act 151. Apply online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
Act 168: Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release
APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM FOR THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYER AS WELL AS ONE FOR EACH FORMER EMPLOYER WHERE THE APPLICANT WAS EMPLOYED IN A POSITION HAVING DIRECT CONTACT WITH CHILDREN. Applicant is to complete page one and sign the top of page 2 and include with application. It is NOT to be sent to your former employer by you, the applicant.
Click here for Disclosure Release form
Copies of college transcripts from all schools attended. (photocopies of transcripts acceptable)
Two (2) recent Letters of Recommendation from former or present principals or supervisors.

Once all of the documents above are compiled (into a credential file), you will be ready to fill out the online Parkland Application.

Required Clearances

Act 34 – PA Criminal Background

Apply online via the “epatch” system at https://epatch.pa.gov/home

Results should be instantaneous unless they are “under review” in which case, note your reference number and date of application and use that information to check back on the “epatch” website periodically until your results are available.

Print clearance (be sure you click all the way through to the “certification form” button – the document you print must show your social security number, DOB, etc.) and submit to HR with other clearances.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: When you go into the PA Criminal Background clearance to view and print it, if you don’t either SAVE or PRINT out the clearance by clicking on the “CERTIFICATION” button, you or Human Resources will NOT BE ABLE to view or print out the actual clearance if you go back into the site. The CERTIFICATION button is just above the “BACK” button. Please be certain to PRINT your certification/clearance form before closing the page.

Act 151 – PA Child Abuse

Act 114 – FBI BACKGROUND CHECK (Fingerprinting Results)

For more detailed information, visit PDE – Federal Criminal History Background Check

Submit a copy of your IDENTOGO fingerprinting receipt to HR with your other clearances

The registration ID number is on the receipt and is used by Human Resources Dept. personnel to view your results online.

Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM FOR THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYER AS WELL AS ONE FOR EACH FORMER EMPLOYER WHERE THE APPLICANT WAS EMPLOYED IN A POSITION HAVING DIRECT CONTACT WITH CHILDREN.

Applicant is to complete page one and sign the top of page 2 and include with application. It is NOT to be sent to your former employer by you, the applicant.

Click here for Disclosure Release form

Human Resource Contact

Should you have any questions regarding our procedures, please do not hesitate to call the Human Resources Office at 610-351-5530.

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