Requirements for School Employees:
Background checks must be processed under EMPLOYMENT and must be completed BEFORE starting as an employee.
- PA State Police Criminal History Check (Please pick “Employment” for Purpose of Request)
- PA Child Abuse History Certification (Please pick option that starts with ” Individual 14 years of age or older who is applying for or holding a paid position as an employee with a program, activity or service, as a person responsible for the child’s welfare or having direct contact with children…”
- FBI Federal Check with Fingerprinting SERVICE CODE: 1KG6TR
- Signed Code of Pastoral Conduct or Signed Code of Pastoral Conduct in Spanish
- Safe Environment Training
- Act 24 Report and Certification Form
- Act 168 Disclosure Release
- “Save a Life: Recognizing & Responding to Anaphylaxis” Training through FARE
In addition to above, Paid Coaches require (renewed annually):
Background Checks are valid for FIVE (5) years.
Safe Environment Continued Training is completed on your online VIRTUS account annually in May.
New Teacher Hires:
The following must be submitted to the Catholic Schools Office:
Catholic-Schools@DioceseofScranton.org
- Application for Teaching Position
- Resume
- Academic Records (originals – college and graduate levels only)
- Three letters of reference (including applicant’s pastor letter)
- Pennsylvania State Certification(s) (originals must be presented at interview, copies may be submitted)