Thank you for your interest in joining our team! This page is intended to offer an overview of our application process. For more details on current opportunties at the CAIU, visit our Current Opportunities page.
Please direct letters of interest and questions to:
- Human Resources Division
55 Miller Street, PO Box 489, Summerdale, PA 17093-0489
717.732.8454
jobopps@caiu.org
Application Process
Internal Applicants (those already employed by the CAIU) should send notice to the Director of Human Resources stating his/her interest, posting number of the position, and updated resume which includes references and qualifications for the position.
External Applicants (those not currently employed by the CAIU) must submit a complete application package in order to be considered for a position. Items to be included are listed below:
Non-Certified position, including day-to-day substitute (i.e. EPP/PCA, Sign Language Interpreters, etc.) applications must include:
- A completed employment application
- Cover letter
- Current Act 34 Clearance (PA Criminal Background Check) or proof of application thereof
- Current Act 151 Clearance (Child Abuse Clearance) or proof of application thereof
- Current Act 114 Clearance (Federal Fingerprinting) or proof of application thereof
- A current medical examination and TB test as required by the Pennsylvania School Code
Professional (i.e. teachers, educational consultants, speech/language clinicians, etc.), Licensed Staff (i.e. OT/PT's, social workers) and Administrative (Act 93) application packages must include:
- A completed employment application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Current Act 34 Clearance (PA Criminal Background Check) or proof of application thereof
- Current Act 151 Clearance (Child Abuse Clearance) or proof of application thereof
- Current Act 114 Clearance (Federal Fingerprinting) or proof of application thereof
- A current medical examination and TB test as required by the Pennsylvania School Code
- Three (3) professional letters of reference
- Copy of relevant certificate*
- Copy of Praxis scores*
- Copy of college transcripts*
Support Staff (i.e. secretaries, custodians, receptionist, etc.) and Administrative Support Staff (i.e. administrative assistants, technology, services staff, etc.)
Application packages must include:
- A completed employment application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Current Act 34 Clearance (PA Criminal Background Check) or proof of application thereof
- Current Act 151 Clearance (Child Abuse Clearance) or proof of application thereof
- Current Act 114 Clearance (Federal Fingerprinting) or proof of application thereof
- A current medical examination and TB test as required by the Pennsylvania School Code
- Copy of college transcripts* (if applicable)
*Originals will be required at the time of hire
Required Clearances
Act 34 Clearances (PA Criminal Background Check) can be obtained at the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History website.
Act 114 Clearances (Federal Fingerprinting) can be obtained at the Cogent Systems website.
Act 151 Clearance (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History) forms and information can be obtained at the PA Department of Public Welfare website.
Policy
The Capital Area Intermediate Unit does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, religion, race, color, age, and national origin in its education programs and activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 as amended. Inquiries should be directed to the Coordinator for Title IX and Section 504, Capital Area Intermediate Unit, 55 Miller Street, P.O. Box 489, Summerdale 17093-0489.