Trinity Area School District

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Mrs. Tara Krieger at tkrieger@trinityhillers.net by October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

Title: Director of Human Resources

Position Type: Exempt

Responsible to: Superintendent 

Responsible for: To plan, coordinate, and supervise the operation of the Human Resources Office in a way that fosters the morale of district personnel, promotes the overall efficiency of the school system, and supports the systems, people, and processes that ultimately strengthen the educational experience and opportunities available to every student.

To establish and maintain a quality human resource system. Recommend actions to the Superintendent for consideration and implementation as relates to all aspects of human resources management.

Qualifications:

● At least three years of administrative experience in education

● Bachelor’s degree required

● Experience in educational professional service area(s) preferred

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

● Demonstrates insight, intelligence, and problem-solving ability

● Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may determine appropriate and acceptable

● Provide current criminal record, child abuse, and FBI clearances

Work Year: 260 Days

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Plans and directs a program for the selection and assignment of the best-qualified personnel

2. Coordinates the operation of human resource services

3. Maintains adequate and accurate human resource records

4. Responds to inquiries regarding potential employment opportunities

5. Establishes a file for applications, transcripts, letters of reference, resumes, and similar documents pertinent to each potential employee

6. Facilitates the interviewing process with appropriate District administrators

7. Schedules interviews in concert with administrative personnel

8. Participates as a contributing member of the interview team

9. Conducts background checks, including references and credentials

10. Certifies that all required documents for employment are in order, valid, and up-to-date

11. Prepares reports as requested related to human resources for the Board of School Directors

12. Provides relevant back-up data for the Superintendent and Board concerning personnel matters

13. Corresponds with all final candidates concerning their respective status

14. Communicates Board actions related to human resource issues to the individuals affected

15. Confers with administrative personnel to determine immediate and/or future needs and possible vacancies

16. Advertises vacancies using the postings, newspaper, email, college/university career centers, website, etc.

17. Conducts personnel informational and research surveys and questionnaires

18. Cooperates with college and university schools of education and with career placement offices regarding applicants

19. Processes recommendations for changes in the status of employees, including transfers, sabbaticals, promotions, terminations, retirements, etc.

20. Corresponds with staff concerning personnel matters

21. Prepares local and state reports as directed by the Superintendent

22. References professional assignments/vacancies with the PDE manual entitled Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines

23. Maintains and updates a directory of personnel for each building entity in the District

24. Serves as the Officer of Diversity and Inclusion for the District

25. Serves as the American with Disabilities Act Compliance Officer

26. Maintains current knowledge regarding employment guidelines and laws, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunities, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Workers’ Compensation.

27. Participates, when called upon by the Superintendent, in various negotiations/deliberations related to professional and classified contracts

28. Certifies classifications and salaries to the payroll department

29. Assumes responsibility for all collective bargaining, labor relations, and contract administration

30. Provides necessary processing for issuance and renewal of state credentials

31. Makes timely announcements of dates to be observed by applicants and employees to comply with state and LEA requirements. This would include required clearances and training

32. Develops an employment handbook for all classes of employees to include job rules, regulations, expectations, and penalties

33. Responds to questionnaires, surveys, and correspondence from research or professional organizations requesting information on the District personnel program and to requests of District personnel on matters not clearly covered by regulations, policy, or legislation

34. Supports the Superintendent in his/her overall administrative efforts; keeps him/her informed of pertinent division developments and events; and seeks his/her counsel or decision as necessary

35. Performs other duties with awareness of all District requirements and policies

36. Attends evening meetings when directed by the superintendent

37. Maintain, compose, and update all job descriptions

38. Posts and advertises open positions

39. Maintains accurate postings on the District’s webpage

40. Analyzes and evaluates District programs and shares results with the superintendent

41. Assist the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and director of curriculum development in planning professional development

42. Facilitates interviews during the day and in the evening when necessary

43. Maintains accurate records for ACT 48 hours

44. Audits and reviews personnel files periodically

45. Maintain and develop partnerships with local universities and facilitate the student-teacher and intern assignments

46. Maintains all records for student teachers and interns

47. Provides explanation of employee benefit programs and disseminates information pertinent to such

48. Updates all relevant policies and ARs

49. Performs all other functions and tasks as assigned by the Superintendent 

Duties and responsibilities may be added to or deleted from this job description at any time by the Superintendent.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including being able to lift and handle at least 25 lbs. on a regular basis and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

Work Environment: 

The primary work duties of this position are generally performed within an office environment, utilizing standard office equipment. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This list is not intended to be comprehensive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Trinity Area School District reserves the right to amend and adjust responsibilities as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.

Please send a letter of interest and your resume to Carolyn Miller at cmiller4@trinityhillers.net.

Please send a letter of interest and your resume to Carolyn Miller at cmiller4@trinityhillers.net.

Title:                          Special Service Aide/Paraprofessional

Position Type:        Non-Exempt

Responsible to:      Classroom Teacher/Director of Special Education/Principal

Responsible for:    Works closely with one or more students with disabilities regularly to provide personal, physical, emotional, behavioral, and classroom assistance

Qualifications:       

• Highly qualified status. Must have a secondary school diploma and one (1) of the following:
• At least two (2) years of postsecondary study
• Associate’s degree or higher degree
• Evidence of meeting a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local assessment
• Possesses all clearances required by the district
• Ability and desire to interact with students
• Ability and desire to work in a school environment
• Ability to communicate with teachers, students, other school personnel, and parents
• Pass tests required by the district
• Ability to complete data reports for progress monitoring and ACCESS billing purposes
   

Work Year:   School year as per contract

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the student(s) to whom assigned in personal and physical tasks
• Hears the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them
• Performs simple errands and tasks for student(s)
• Accompanies the students(s) to whom assigned to different places in the building as needed
• Establishes a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned
• Performs the tasks associated with the position of teacher aide
• Performs other duties associated with this position as assigned by the principal and/or teacher, or special education director

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including lifting and handling at least 25 lbs. regularly and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.¹

Work Environment:

The work duties of this position are generally performed within a school environment, with standard office and school equipment available.

1 The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Trinity Area School District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Please email a letter of interest and your resume to Aaron Scott at ascott@trinityhillers.net, or call 724-223-2000, Ext. 6508.
 

Position Description

Title:                          Custodian

Position Type:        Non-Exempt

Responsible to:      Director of Facilities, Principal, or appropriate Administrator

Responsible for:     Routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of facilities

Qualifications:        Must have the ability to stand for extended periods. Exhibit manual dexterity to use equipment. To see and read printed material with or without visual aids. Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly. Must have physical agility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted: to push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, climb a ladder, and reach overhead.

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

                                    Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. Sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and oral/written communication skills are required to perform all responsibilities. Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions. Ability to travel to more than one work location during the day if assigned to an itinerant position. Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet minimum, necessary, and special qualifications and perform each satisfactorily
• The essential performance responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions

Terms of Employment:

• 12 months. Salary determined according to CBA between Trinity Area School District and Trinity Area Education Support Professionals (Maintenance & Custodians)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Monitor school district property and report incidents of concern
• Snow removal, weeding, and mulching flowerbeds and playgrounds
• Remove and properly dispose of trash
• Scrub, strip and refinish floors, dust mop, wet mop, sweep and spray buff floors
• Vacuum, shampoo, and clean rugs and carpet
• Scrub and clean restroom fixtures and keep restrooms supplied
• Dust, polish, and clean by washing walls, doors, windows, lockers, furniture, woodwork, and other above-floor surfaces including those only accessible via a ladder or other established lifting apparatus as required
• Move furniture and set rooms for special events
• Notify the supervisor of equipment conditions and facility needs
• Perform minor building maintenance to include painting areas only accessible via a ladder or other established lifting apparatus as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, principal, or appropriate administrator
• Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follow established safe work practices
• Follow established TASD policies and procedures at all times

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including occasionally required to lift and handle at least 75 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis. Regular exposure to maintenance equipment, chemicals, and products is required. Exposure to weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.¹

Work Environment:

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

1 The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Trinity Area School District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.