School-Based Professionals
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Are you motivated to make a difference for students? Consider a career at PPS.
At Pittsburgh Public Schools, we know that our students need support in and out of the classroom to reach their full potential. School-based professionals are critical in our District to ensure that students are not just learning academically, but developing strong character and gaining skills that prepare them for college and career.
What We Look For
We’re looking for employees with diverse experiences and skill sets, as well as the motivation to do whatever it takes so that all students graduate ready for college or for participation in a workforce certification program.
What You Can Expect
School-based professionals provide essential supports to students in one or more schools. You’ll have the benefit of making a difference in the lives of students throughout the city who come from diverse backgrounds and bring with them unique talents, interests, and skills.
How To Apply
To become a counselor, social worker, nurse, psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, or other school-based professional, you must first apply to positions in the District’s online application system. This application will be screened in order to determine if you will be placed on the eligible list. For more information, please take a look at the Eligible List FAQ.
A complete school-based professional application requires:
- An updated resume, reflective of your education and employment experience, including community involvement and leadership roles
- Writing samples (responses to three brief essay prompts)
- References (submission and return of three electronic references)
- Selection of your certification type and content area
Step 1: Log Into Your Self-Service Application Portal Account or Create an Account
New Applicants: Follow the instructions on the Employee Opportunities page to create a Pittsburgh Public Schools Self-Service Application Portal Account. Verify your account and set up your account recovery questions. Log into the Self-Service Application Portal using your new username/password.
Returning Applicants: Log into the Pittsburgh Public Schools Self-Service Application Portal using your existing username and password. If necessary your can recover your username or password by clicking the 'Forgot Username' or 'Forgot Password' links on the log in screen.
Current/Former Pittsburgh Public Schools Employees: Do NOT create an account. You already have an account. Log into the Employee Self-Service (ESS) Portal using your username (Employee ID number) and unique ESS password. Then click on Employment Opportunities in the left-hand navigation bar to view and apply to open positions.
Step 2: Review and Apply to Current Job Openings on Employment Opportunities
The list of available positions can be navigated using the arrows at the top of the Available Positions section. Positions can be filtered and sorted using the tools located to the left of the list of available positions.
Step 3: Pittsburgh Public Schools will contact you if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Interested applicants that do not have access to a computer can apply online using a tablet or smart phone. If additional assistance is required, please email support@pghschools.org or call 412-529-4357 and ask for HR assistance completing a job application.