Employment Opportunities
DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE
** Anticipated Start Date – Summer 2026 **
At Norwin School District, we believe that every role contributes to the success and well-being of our students. As the Director of Food Service, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring students have access to nutritious meals.
We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children every day
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Join us in creating a positive, healthy, and safe experience for every student in our district.
Position Summary:
The Director of Food Service is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the district’s food and nutrition services program. This includes ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, managing staff, overseeing budgets, and providing nutritious, appealing meals to students in accordance with USDA and Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
Experience in Transportation Coordination is value-added but not required.
Director of Food Service Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer and supervise the district’s Child Nutrition Program, including National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
- Develop menus that meet USDA nutritional standards and accommodate special dietary needs
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
- Oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution of food and supplies
- Manage financial operations, including budgeting, cost control, and reporting
- Hire, supervise, and evaluate food service staff; provide training and professional development
- Maintain accurate records for audits and program accountability
- Collaborate with administrators, parents, and community partners to promote healthy eating habits
- Implement risk management and food safety procedures, including HACCP standards
- Stay current on nutrition trends, regulations, and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Business, or related field
- Certification as a School Nutrition Specialist or Registered Dietitian preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in food service operations, preferably in a school setting
- Knowledge of USDA Child Nutrition Programs and Pennsylvania Department of Education regulations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency in budgeting, procurement, and inventory management
- Ability to implement and monitor food safety and sanitation standards
Professional Standards:
Per USDA and PDE requirements, the Director must meet Professional Standards for School Nutrition Program Directors, including annual training hours in areas such as food safety, nutrition, and program management
Salary & Benefits:
- The Director of Food Service is a Twelve (12) Month position with a minimum annual starting salary of $70,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
- This position offers a full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plan
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants should click on the apply button below to apply online
- Pre-employment drug testing will be required
- Current Acts 24, 34, 151, 126/Child Abuse Training (Parts I and II), FBI clearance and 168 Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Background Checks will be required upon offer of employment
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
January 23, 2026
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT - IMMEDIATE NEED
TRANSPORTATION NURSE
The Norwin School District is seeking a compassionate and qualified School District Transportation Nurse to join our team! This unique role involves riding district transportation (van or bus) with students who have medical needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ride with students requiring medical care to ensure safe and supported transportation.
- Provide health services, collaborate with staff and families, and maintain accurate medical documentation.
Qualifications:
- Current RN or LPN license in Pennsylvania.
- Experience with pediatric or school nursing preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and emergency response skills.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Benefits Include:**
- Competitive salary based on licensure (RN-$22.95/hour; LPN-$20.70/hour) for approximately 4-5 hrs/day.
- Healthcare insurance – Currently $50/pay for Single coverage, and can add Dental and Vision coverage at District Cost.
- Paid sick leave (3 days/year pro-rated from start date).
- Participation in the state retirement system.
- Professional development opportunities.
- School-year schedule with holidays and summers off (unpaid).
** Note: Salary and Benefits may be changing upon the signing of a collective bargaining agreement.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and student-focused environment.
- Predictable schedule aligned with the school calendar.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
To Apply:
Current Acts 24, 34, Act 151, FBI Clearances, Two parts to the Act 126: Act 126 Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting Mandated Training and Act 126 Educator Discipline Act Training, and 168 Background check(s) must be submitted before being permitted to work. Interested candidates should click on the APPLY button above or below, and select NonCert School Nurse/Transportation Nurse.
FOOD SERVICE WORKERS NEEDED
Cafeteria Workers (both substitute and those leading to permanent positions)
- No evenings or weekends; variable hours available during the day from 3.5 to 8
- Only work when the students are in school
- Substitute pay rate is $14.00/hour
- If you want to become full time, your rate will increase to $15.16/hour after a 30-day probationary period
- Step 1: Click Apply button below to submit application under Food Service General Worker
- Step 2: Contact Rod Stewart, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at 724.861.3000 x1131 or [email protected]
CUSTODIANS (FT, PT and SUB) - APPLY BELOW
Full Time Custodian Positions Available
- 5:30AM-2:30PM Monday-Friday (1)
- 3:00PM-11:00PM Monday-Friday (2)
- $15.80/hour ($.25/hour shift differential for second shift)
- Healthcare, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Days, and Vacation Days
- Uniform Allowance
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Click Apply button below to submit application online. We cannot accept printed applications
Substitute & PT Custodians
- Primarily 2nd Shift
- $14.00 an hour
Paraprofessionals
Permanent and extended/long-term substitute paraprofessional positions are available throughout the year in Learning Support, Life Skills, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, and one-on-one student paraprofessionals.
Paraprofessional Pay Rates:
- Permanent/full-time Certified (Teacher Certified) - $21.95/hour
- Permanent/full-time Emergency Certified - $20.70/hour
- Permanent/full-time Non-Certified - $17.35/hour
- Substitute Certified (Teacher Certified) - $16.35/hour
- Substitute Emergency Certified * - $15.30/hour
- Substitute Non-Certified - $13.30/hour
* To be eligible for "Emergency Certification," you must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
Important Details for Paraprofessional Positions:
- Up to three (3) sick days and bereavement are provided per year
- Single Coverage Healthcare Benefits provided - $50/pay
- Family Medical & Dental Coverage available for purchase at District cost
- Pre-Employment Testing is required
- Available primarily for 2nd shift work
- Substitute pay rate is $14.00/hour
- Click Apply button below to submit application online. We cannot accept printed applications
- Available primarily for 2nd shift work; possible daylight (Stadium)
- Full-Time pay rate is $15.80/hour
- Click Apply button below to submit application online. We cannot accept printed application

*** IMMEDIATE NEED ***
Substitute Cafeteria Workers (leading to permanent positions)
- No evenings or weekends; variable hours available during the day
- Substitute pay rate is $14.00/hour
- Step 1: Click Apply button below to submit application under Food Service General Worker
- Step 2: Contact Rod Stewart, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at 724.861.3000 x1131 or [email protected]
- Teacher Certified & Emergency Certified
- All areas of certification needed
- Substitute teachers may need to teach in-person, synchronous, and/or remotely as needed in order to meet District needs
- Day to day, as needed, substitutes $150/day
- Assigned Building Substitute Teachers $160/day
- Extended substitute teacher assignments (6-89 days) $200/day
- Substitute pay rate is $14.00/hour - various positions available on an as-needed basis
- Click Apply button below to submit application under Secretarial. We cannot accept printed applications.
- $11.75/hour - 2.25 hrs/day
- Interested applicants can apply online by clicking on the Apply button below and select Food Service Monitor.
Important Information for All Applicants
- Current Acts 24, 34, Act 151, FBI Clearances, Two parts to the Act 126: Act 126 Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting Mandated Training and Act 126 Educator Discipline Act Training, and 168 Background check(s) must be submitted before being permitted to work.
- Applications are accepted at any time during the year and are typically kept on file for a period of one (1) school year.
- Applicants are responsible to ensure their application information is updated.
- Hard copy applications and/or credentials should not be mailed to the District.
- When you click the Apply button, please be advised that:
- Not all of the the positions listed in our Fast Track system are open positions. The Fast Track system houses all applications coming into the District whether they are solicited or unsolicited.
- Typically, a specific open & posted position will have a department and a location attached to the posting, as well as a deadline date to apply (not "until filled").
- If there are no vacancies, any applications submitted will remain on this site for a period of at least one (1) school year.
- You may update your application at any time after submission. In order to keep your application from being purged, there must be login activity.

