354 Baker Street, Suite 2
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-6311
FAX: (814) 473-8201

Message from the Superintendent

Thank you for visiting the superintendent’s page for Union School District! We are excited that you are utilizing our digital space to become more informed about our school system and that you want to be an active member of our school community. It is our goal to build a collaborative environment in which each student is recognized as a valuable member of the community who deserves the time and resources dedicated to their future success. As stated in the old Igbo and Yourba African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”, we believe the same is true for educating our youth. With the support of our families and community members working with our dedicated educational staff, we can effect positive change in the lives of our students to promote productive futures. Thank you for being a positive part of our “village”.

Bio

Welcome to the superintendent’s page for Union School District. As your district superintendent I am excited to serve our small but strong community by helping to provide positive educational experiences and support to our children. Being a native of Clarion County, I grew up just north of our district boundary near Reidsburg. Upon graduating from Clarion Area High School in 1997, I attended Clarion University where I received my BSE in science education. After teaching for two years at Walkersville High School in Maryland, I was hired to teach science courses here at Union High School. During the four years in which I was here, I felt like a valued member of our staff and community which is why I wanted to return later as an administrator. After six years as a principal at Jeff Tech and five years as the principal at Clarion Area High School, I was able to return to Union School District in 2019 as your superintendent. It is with great pride and pleasure that I have the opportunity to serve our community as we work together in promoting our great traditions while also making positive changes for the benefit of our students.

Sincerely,

Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent

Union School District
Title IX Coordinator
Safety Compliance Officer
Safe To Say Coordinator
Health and Safety Coordinator
Homeless Liaison
Foster Parent Liaison

Message from the Superintendent

Thank you for visiting the superintendent’s page for Union School District! We are excited that you are utilizing our digital space to become more informed about our school system and that you want to be an active member of our school community. It is our goal to build a collaborative environment in which each student is recognized as a valuable member of the community who deserves the time and resources dedicated to their future success. As stated in the old Igbo and Yourba African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”, we believe the same is true for educating our youth. With the support of our families and community members working with our dedicated educational staff, we can effect positive change in the lives of our students to promote productive futures. Thank you for being a positive part of our “village”.

Bio

Welcome to the superintendent’s page for Union School District. As your district superintendent I am excited to serve our small but strong community by helping to provide positive educational experiences and support to our children. Being a native of Clarion County, I grew up just north of our district boundary near Reidsburg. Upon graduating from Clarion Area High School in 1997, I attended Clarion University where I received my BSE in science education. After teaching for two years at Walkersville High School in Maryland, I was hired to teach science courses here at Union High School. During the four years in which I was here, I felt like a valued member of our staff and community which is why I wanted to return later as an administrator. After six years as a principal at Jeff Tech and five years as the principal at Clarion Area High School, I was able to return to Union School District in 2019 as your superintendent. It is with great pride and pleasure that I have the opportunity to serve our community as we work together in promoting our great traditions while also making positive changes for the benefit of our students.

Sincerely,

Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent

Union School District
Title IX Coordinator
Safety Compliance Officer
Safe To Say Coordinator
Health and Safety Coordinator
Homeless Liaison
Foster Parent Liaison

2022-2023 Superintendent Objective Performance Standards - Outcomes

1. Monitor Teacher/Principal partnerships to benefit student learning. Principals will develop measurable and observable outcomes for teacher partnerships. Teachers will complete assessments  of these partnerships monthly. Principals and/or teachers will present these results to the School Board each month. - Mostly Met Goal
2. Monitor the K-12 Discipline process to assess consistency and effectiveness. Provide a baseline comparison of the 2021- 2022 daily average incidents and actions to the current year. Principals will present those measurable and observable results to the Teachers at staff meetings and to the School Board at monthly meetings.  - Accomplished
3. Keep the School Board informed, in executive session, of building level decision making/leadership of Principals affecting personnel. Hold them accountable for those outcomes. Acknowledge successes and use a performance improvement plan to address concerns for employees with recurring issues.  - Accomplished
4. Observe 5 elementary and 5 high school teachers.  - Accomplished
5. Develop written job descriptions for all employees.  - Accomplished

Please see attachewd forms for more information

Union School District is seeking applicants for the following 2024-2025 supplemental positions:

Band Director
Assistant Band Director (Percussion Instructor—see attached job description)
Assistant Band Director (Color Guard Coach—see attached job description)

Letters of interest should be submitted to High School Principal, Andy Carlson, 354 Baker St., Ste. 1, Rimersburg, PA 16248 by 3:00PM, Monday, April 22, 2024, or until the position is filled.
Union School District is an EOE.
DOP: 4/9/2024

Union School District is seeking applicants for the position of Paraprofessional/Classroom Aide. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and preferably have experience with school age children, be enthusiastic, joyful and motivated. Please submit a letter of interest and completed general application with current (dated within 1 year) Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114-FBI fingerprint clearance. Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent, Union School District, 354 Baker Street, Ste. 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. A review of applications will begin immediately, however, they will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications can be found by clicking here
Union School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Part-Time Cafeteria Position
Union School District is seeking applicants for a part-time cafeteria position for the 2023-2024 school year. General Employment Application, letter of interest and current Acts 151, 34, and 114 clearances should be submitted to Cafeteria Supervisor, Jessica McCleary, Union School District, 354 Baker Street, Suite 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Review of applications will begin immediately, however, the position will remain open until filled.


Substitute Cafeteria Positions
Union School District is seeking applicants for Substitute Cafeteria positions for the 2023-2024 school year. General Employment Application, letter of interest and current Acts 151, 34, and 114 clearances should be submitted to Cafeteria Supervisor, Jessica McCleary, Union School District, 354 Baker Street, Suite 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Review of applications will begin immediately, however, the position will remain open until filled.

Paraprofessional/Educational Aide

• Union School District is seeking applicants for the position of Paraprofessional/Educational Aide starting immediately.

 Basic Function/Purpose:

• To assist, support and work with teachers, Educational aides, and administration to provide a quality instructional program and improve student goals/achievements.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively observes assigned work hours. 
• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. 
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed. 
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes. 
• Work with individual students and/or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as those with physical and/or mental disabilities. 
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team. 
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed. Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs. 
• Communicates clearly and positively with students. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. 
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public.
• Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals. 
• Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district 
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment. 
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism. 
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working with school-age children.
• Possess a positive and motivated attitude.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aide.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Preferably have experience with school age children.

 

 

For interested applicants, Please submit a letter of interest and completed general application with current (dated within 1 year) Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114-FBI fingerprint clearance. Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent, Union School District, 354 Baker Street, Ste. 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. A review of applications will begin on Monday, November 7, 2022, however, they will be accepted until the position is filled. A

Applications can be found at https://www.unionsd.net/employment/employment-forms/581-general-employment-application.html

 

Union School District is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

Union School District is seeking substitutes for school nurse/health technician for the 20121-2022 school year. Applicants should complete a general employment application and submit RN or LPN Certificate, current Act 34 (State Police), Act 151 (Child Abuse), and Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint) to Mr. John Kimmel, Superintendent, 354 Baker Street, Suite 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Applications can be found here.
Union School District is an EOE.

Union School is seeking applicants for day-to-day substitute custodians and cafeteria workers.
For a General Employment Application, please visit the website, www.unionsd.net. Completed applications, with current clearances: Acts 34, 151 and the 114 FBI clearances should be submitted to the Union School District, 354 Baker St., Ste. 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Union School District is an EOE.

Union School District has partnered with ESS to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is now responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all [daily and long-term] substitute teachers, school aides, and clerical personnel.

If you’re interested in working as a substitute for our district, please visit ess.jobs to apply or call 877.983.2244 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS ONLY —FBI Fingerprint Check—
All school volunteers must now obtain a volunteer Service Code from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). This change is in response to a bulletin issued by DHS that indicates all individuals governed by the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) must obtain clearances through DHS. This change includes all public, private, and nonpublic school volunteers. To obtain a volunteer Service Code, individuals must contact DHS directly at 1-877-371-5422 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit the DHS website: Clearances
(https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx)

Volunteer FBI Background Check
This change is not retroactive, so individuals who hold current clearances do not need to obtain new clearances until they are due. All individuals who apply for new FBI Volunteer Clearances will use the new system, whether they are new volunteers or need to renew their clearances for any reason. The PDE Volunteer Service Code is no longer available. If a volunteer has a PDE volunteer clearance that was received prior to the PDE volunteer clearance being removed, the school district may still accept that volunteer clearance.


For school clearances for employment purposes, please click here

As of 8/7/17, The links to the required State and Federal Clearances are below:


Act 34: State Police Clearances is https://epatch.pa.gov/home
Act 151: Child Abuse Clearances: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Act 114: FBI Fingerprint Clearance (PDE only): https://uenroll.identogo.com -See instructions below!!!
Act 168: Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure: attached below



For Volunteer Clearance Information, Please follow Click Here

Please print and submit.

2020-2021 

Introduction 

On December 10, 2015 a new Federal education law was signed by the President. This law, the  Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires schools that receive federal Title IA funding adopt  written procedures for resolving complaints filed. 

Definition 

A “complaint” is a written, signed statement filed by an individual or an organization. It must  include: 

1. a) A statement that a school has violated a requirement of federal statute or regulation that applies to Title IA.
2. b) The facts on which the statement is based.
3. c) Information on any discussions, meetings or correspondence with a school regarding the complaint.

Complaint Resolution Procedures 

∙ Referral – Complaints against schools should be referred to the District’s Central Office:    

  Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent 

  354 Baker Street, Suite 2 

Rimersburg, PA 16248 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

814-473-6311 x0 

2) Notice to School – The Federal Programs Director will notify the school Superintendent and  Building Principal that a complaint has been received. A copy of the complaint will be given to the  Superintendent and Building Principal with directions given for the Principal to respond. 

3) Investigation – After receiving the Principal’s response, the Central Office, along with the  Superintendent, will determine whether further investigation is necessary. If necessary, the  Federal Programs Director and the Superintendent may do an onsite investigation at the school. 

4) Opportunity to Present Evidence – The Federal Programs Director may provide for the  complainant and the Principal to present evidence. 

5) Report and Recommended Resolution – Once the Federal Programs Director has completed the investigation and collected evidence, a report will be prepared with a recommendation for 

resolving the complaint. The report will give the name of the party bringing the complaint, the  nature of the complaint, a summary of the investigation, the recommended resolution and the  reasons for the recommendation. Copies of the report will be issued to all parties involved. The  recommended resolution will become effective upon issuance of the report. 

6) Follow up – The Federal Programs Director and the Superintendent will ensure that the  resolution of the complaint is implemented. 

7) Time Limit – The period between the Federal Programs Director receiving the complaint and  resolution of the complaint shall not exceed sixty (60) calendar days. 

8) Right to Appeal – Either party may appeal the final resolution to the Department of Education. Appeals should be addressed as follows: 

Ms. Susan McCrone, Chief 

Division of Federal Programs 

Pennsylvania Department of Education 

333 Market Street, 7th Floor 

Harrisburg, PA 17126‐0333

 

Please feel free to make copies of the form attached below, or call Union School District at 814-473-6311 x0 or the PA Federal Programs Regional Coordinator at 717-787-7135 for additional information.