June 2023

Classroom Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide
Part-time position available in an emotional support classroom in Coudersport. Requires: High School Diploma. Send letter of interest, application, current resume, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 to: Sandy Vossler, HR,119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749, (814) 887-5512.  EOE

Early Intervention Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide Positions Available in Bradford and Coudersport
Do you want to have a positive impact on young children? Have you thought about working in the field of education? Come join our team! The Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit Nine early intervention preschool program is looking for part-time paraeducators to work in their preschool classrooms.  These positions involve supporting preschool students in a special education setting as well as assisting the teacher in preparing materials necessary for classroom instruction. Applications for substitute paraeducators and teachers are also welcome! A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. If you would like more information, please contact Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education, at (814) 887-5512. EOE

Full-Time McKean County Birth to 3 Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Service Coordinator shall assist infants/toddlers and their families/caregivers to gain access to services and supports appropriate to their needs. SC shall meet with families in their homes or community locations, conduct family interviews, coordinate evaluation/IFSP meetings, monitor progress and maintain infants’/toddlers’ files. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree which includes 12 credits in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology or other comparable social sciences and one year of full-time or full-time equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children, families or individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants may also have an associate’s degree or 60 credit hours in any of the above- mentioned fields of study and three years of full-time or full-time equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children, families, or individuals with disabilities. Send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, transcripts, Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearance, and references to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands IU9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512. EOE.

Instructor – Heavy Equipment Maintenance Program
Permanent, full-time position at the Career and Technical Center; Requirements: The role will involve teaching students on diagnosing and repairing gas and diesel-powered heavy machinery, basic machine maintenance, and safety protocols. Candidates must either possess a PDE teaching certification or have significant industry experience. Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances are required. Questions may be directed to Mr. Jim Young, Director of the Career and Technical Center at (814) 642-2573 or via email. Send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, and three letters of reference to: Sandy Vossler, Seneca Highlands IU9119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; EOE Deadline: July 10, 2023

Nurse
Part-time nursing position available in Kersey to assist a preschool student during their school day. RN or LPN certification is required. Send letter of interest, application, current resume, references, Act 34, 114, and 151 to: Sandy Vossler, HR, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512  EOE

Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Itinerant, full-time, 190-day position available immediately. Must have appropriate certification.
Send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, transcripts, Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearance, and references to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands IU9,119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512  EOE

Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide: Part-Time – Austin Area School District
Requirement: High school diploma. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512. EOE

Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide: Full-time – Learning Support – Coudersport High School
Requirement: High school diploma. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512. EOE

Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide: Part-Time – Port Allegany Achievement Center
Requirement: High school diploma. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512. EOE

Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide, Part-Time – Life Skills Classroom – Cameron County Elementary School
Position available in Woodland Elementary, Emporium. Requirement: High school diploma
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512.  EOE

Part-Time CBVI Job Coach in McKean/Elk County
The CBVI job coach is a part-time position (a maximum of 29 hours/week) at an hourly rate to be determined at the time of hire. This position requires a high school diploma or GED-equivalent with preference given to associates and/or bachelors degree holders and/or those with relative experience working with teenagers or young adults. The ability to obtain Act 34, 151, and FBI clearances, along with a clean driving record is required. The job coach must complete substitute teacher training or job coach training certification, as well as first aid certification. They must also participate in the IU9’s annual in-service and quarterly CBVI meetings. Responsibilities may include light physical demands and hours may be scheduled outside of normal school day hours.
The CBVI job coach provides transportation, supervision, instruction, and assistance to students and recent graduates with disabilities in a community work setting. The job coach’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
” Daily activity logs, as well as bi-weekly and monthly assessments
” Maintenance and cleaning of assigned IU9 car
” Assist students with post-training or post-job shadow surveys
” Assist students with completing interest Inventories
” Maintain confidentiality of student records
” Communicate student progress/needs, questions/concerns from worksites, parents, school, etc. to coordinator and other appropriate staff
” Familiarize him/herself with child labor laws and safety standards
The job coach must adhere to IU9, school district, and worksite policies and regulations, including confidentiality of all matters. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749; (814) 887-5512. EOE

School Psychologist/Interns, Part-time/Full-time
Full-time position to provide support and services within our area school districts. Services may include evaluations, observations, counseling, and training. School psychologist certification required.  Excellent benefit package, including employer student loan contribution of up to $5,250 per year available. Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512. EOE

Substitute Interpreters
Qualifications are:
” Pennsylvania state registered with Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) or
” Holds a minimum on educational interpreting performance assessment (EIPA) of 3.5 or higherDirect questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Julia Anderson, Director of Special Education Services, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749  (814) 887-5512. EOE

2 – Part-time Autism Support Paraprofessional Positions Available, 1 in Woodland Elementary, Emporium PA and 1 in Northern Potter Children’s School in Ulysses PA.
Requirement: High school diploma; Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, references, copy of Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances to: Sandy Vossler, HR, Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA 16749 (814) 887-5512. EOE

Substitute Classroom Teachers, Paraprofessionals/Classroom Aides, and Transportation Aides
Immediate openings for day-to-day positions supporting students and classrooms in Potter, Cameron, McKean, and Elk Counties. Training provided. Requires teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree (substitute teacher)/high school diploma (aide). Updated rates: $135/day for substitute teachers and $75/day for substitute aides – plus mileage.
Individuals holding the following qualifications may now serve as substitute teachers:
” Bachelor’s degree
” 60 college credits and 25 years old or older
” Student currently enrolled in a teacher program and has 60 completed credits
” Retired teacher
Individuals holding a high school diploma may serve as classroom aides.
Direct questions and submit application, letter of interest, and resume to: Sandy Vossler
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9, 119 S Mechanic Street, Smethport, PA  16749  (814) 887-5512. EOE

Registration ends this coming Monday, June 26 for camps being presented Monday through Friday, July 24-28 by Rand Whipple of the Box Of Light Digital Arts Studio at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

The camps are being held to give children from Tioga County and surrounding areas the opportunity to learn about digital arts, animation and film.

Kids can register for more than one camp. The deadline is Monday, June 26, or until all seats are filled, whichever comes first.

The camps are made possible thanks to support from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Bradford Regional Arts Council and Northern Tier Partners for the Arts.

Lego Maniacs Camp

There are six openings in the Lego Maniacs Camp, which is for kids ages 6 to 8. It is being held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21. Four days of the camp will be focused on Lego animation. Working in teams of three, the campers will plan, build and then film a stop motion animation using Lego mini figs and Lego brick sets. Once the animation is complete, these young filmmakers will learn how to add sound, titles, and the all-important credits for their own Lego creations. One day will be spent building and programming robots using the Lego Mindstorms System.

Adventure Film Camp

There are three openings in the Adventure Film Camp, which is for kids ages 9 to 12. It is being held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21. In this camp, the Box Of Light Digital Arts Studio will help kids make the most amazing adventure movie ever. They will learn how to frame a shot, act for the camera, structure a dramatic or comic scene, edit video, lay in sound effects, and even create a simple musical score.

Digital Arts Camp 

There is one opening  in the Digital Arts Camp, which is being held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28. Kids, ages 8 to 12, get a taste of digital arts processes. There is a different challenge every day. Being covered are: Claymation, green screen, film, digital books, and robotics. Youth will sculpt, build, film and program.

Stop Action Animation Camp

The popular Stop Action Animation Camp, a “hands-on” mixing of art, film, and computers, is for youngsters ages 8 to 12. It is full and has a wait list. This camp is being held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28. Rand Whipple will show the campers how to make the inanimate world come to life as clay, paper, paint, and even bottle tops get up and move across the landscape the kids create. They will make animated movies, add sound and credits and, in the end, their films will live online on the studio’s website. 

Film Screening Festival

The camps will end with a Film Screening Festival on Friday, July 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The young filmmakers can invite their friends and families to this special screening on the last day of camp. They’ll walk the red carpet, pose for the paparazzi and enjoy films from all campers at the Deane Center.

Fee

The fee for a youngster to attend one camp is $25. Families with more than one child attending a camp will receive a 10 percent discount. Scholarships are also available.

To Register

Visit deanecenter.com and answer the questions about allergies, contact information, etc. on the registration form and submit it online or download it and bring it to the Deane Center at 104 Main Street, Wellsboro PA 16901. To pay, call 570-724-6220 with credit card information.

FMI:

Call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220 for more information.

Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 23, 24 and 25. 

The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine. 

Bat Survey is This Friday, June 23

From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Friday, June 23, in the park’s Nature Center, learn about the many benefits of bats, the very real threat they face today, and what you can do to help. A Game Commission survey of bats present in the park will also be held.

This Saturday, June 24 is Squirrel Wars

Learn about the different species of squirrels and how to deal with them from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 24 in the park’s Nature Center. Mounts will highlight this presentation.

Register Now for Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake on Sunday, June 25

From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, June 25, explore the history, management, and wildlife on Hills Creek Lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFDs will be provided. PFDs must be worn at all times. Registration is required. To register, call 570-724-4246 or visit the park office between 9am and 5pm. 

This Sunday, June 25 is Bobcat on the Prowl 

From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Sunday, June 25 in the park’s Nature Center, learn about the history of bobcats in Pennsylvania, as well as their management, life history, and distribution. The facts surrounding this state’s largest wild feline will be illustrated with mounts, slides, demos, and video clips.

For more information, call the Hills Creek State Park office at 570-724-4246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.

Open Arms Church will hold a community event on Sunday, June 25,  at three locations in Bradford.

The event, called Church Around Town, will be held starting at 11 am at Veterans Square along Main Street, Kendall Avenue Park along North Kendall Avenue (beside Hull Electric), and Callahan Park, 82 Poplin Ave.

The third annual event is free and open to the public. There will be music, a message, and a picnic.

“We are excited to bring Church Around Town to Bradford,” said Worship Pastor Rich Dennison. “We hope that it will be a day of praise, food, and fellowship for everyone.”

For more information, see www.oachurch.com.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 21) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will conduct a meeting of the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m.  This meeting will be held online with committee members participating remotely.

The agenda can be viewed on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com).

This meeting may be viewed remotely by joining the webinar from your internet browser using this link:  https://bit.ly/FisheriesHatcheries6-23

If prompted, please enter the following information:

Webinar number (access code):  2631 754 077

Webinar password:  public (782542 from phones)