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    School financial managers oversee the critical financial operations of an LEA (school district, charter school, etc.). Financial managers have 2- or 4-year degrees, MBAs, or CPA licensure, and routinely possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Financial management encompasses the ability to effectively manage budgets, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements including audits. Financial managers play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the LEA, enabling it to provide quality education and resources to its students. Explore career opportunities

    The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) is a statewide association and a great resource for professional development, peer-to-peer networking, and showcasing best practices in school business.

    Across the Commonwealth, early childhood learning centers are seeking qualified teachers to join a profession that's shaping Pennsylvania's youngest learners. The Pennsylvania Key offers a comprehensive, statewide career development system for practitioners serving children and families in early childhood and school age programs including: child care; early Head Start and Head Start; Early Intervention; public school; and private academic school. Get all the info on what you'll need to get into the classroom. 

    School entities are committed to creating a safe learning environment for their staff and students.  To create those safe learning opportunities school entities, employ school security personnel, school police officers, and school resource officers.  Each position requires state mandated training and may require additional requirements depending on the role.  

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     In addition to academics, schools play an active role in the health and well-being of students.  Schools hire nurses, BSN’s, RN’s, and LPN’s depending on the needs of the school entity.  Moreover, attending to students’ emotional needs in addition to their academics is a major part of the school environment.  Social workers, therapist, and many other behavioral health related positions are in high demand to assist students in maintaining their social and emotional wellness. 

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    School transportation departments are staffed by coordinators, fleet managers, and other office positions, alongside bus drivers and aides. Explore open job opportunities in Pennsylvania education, and learn more about the benefits of bus driving as a career at School Bus Hero.

    The school librarian for the district or building is usually a teacher that has a teaching certificate and follows curriculum.  Learn more about teaching license for ibraries:  CSPG 48 Library Science | Department of Education) 

    In some schools, there are positions for library support staff or aides that assist the school librarian in preparation for learning activities, checking out books, shelving, cataloging, tidying, ordering materials, covering and repairing books, managing technology, and assisting with support duties or monitoring the spaces.

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    School districts serve thousands of meals to students throughout the school year and often through the summer. School Nutrition Directors oversee these programs and ensure meals are meeting nutritional requirements and school cafeterias run smoothly and safely. These types of roles may require a bachelor’s degree. An 8-hour food safety course, such as SERV Safe, is required.

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    Many schools have part time opportunities for individuals looking for flexible hours across departments. Explore open positions in education in Pennsylvania.

     
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