Human Resources

Applications for administrative positions will only be accepted through our online application portal. Candidates should include a copy of their resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, certifications and three references.  

Talent-Ed Online Application PortalAll subsequent communication regarding any step in the application process will also be sent via TalentEd. Please pay close attention to your email and check your junk/spam folders to avoid missing timely messages. 

• Initial screenings will take place at the cabinet level. Next steps include a live interview before a final meeting with the Superintendent. 
• Upon a clean reference check, you will be tentatively offered the position and a salary pending submission of any remaining documentation, including clearances. 
• Please note: Clearances must be less than one year old at the time of hire. 
• Candidates who have accepted positions will receive an email from PowerSchool Unified Talent with an onboarding checklist to complete.

Applications for teaching positions will only be accepted through our online application portal.  Candidates should include a copy of their resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, certifications and three references.  

Talent-Ed Online Application Portal

All subsequent communication regarding any step in the application process will also be sent via TalentEd. Please pay close attention to your email and check your junk/spam folders to avoid missing timely messages. 

• Initial screenings will take place at the building or departmental level. Next steps include a live interview and demonstration lesson.
• Upon a clean reference check, you will be tentatively offered the position and a salary pending submission of any remaining documentation, including clearances. 
• Please note: Clearances must be less than one year old at the time of hire. 
• Candidates who have accepted positions will receive an email from PowerSchool Unified Talent with an onboarding checklist to complete. 
• New teachers will participate in the District’s Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) approved Induction Program.

Applications for support staff positions will only be accepted through our online application portal. Candidates should include a copy of their resume and three references, including one from a current or previous supervisor. 

Talent-Ed Online Application PortalAll subsequent communication regarding any step in the application process will also be sent via TalentEd. Please pay close attention to your email and check your junk/spam folders to avoid missing timely messages. 

• Initial screenings will take place at the building or departmental level. Next steps include a live interview.
• Upon a clean reference check, you will be tentatively offered the position and a salary pending submission of any remaining documentation, including clearances. 
• Please note: Clearances must be less than one year old at the time of hire. 
• Candidates who have accepted positions will receive an email from PowerSchool Unified Talent with an onboarding checklist to complete.

Applications for supplemental positions will only be accepted through our online application portal. Candidates should include a copy of their resume, cover letter and three references.

Talent-Ed Online Application PortalAll subsequent communication regarding any step in the application process will also be sent via TalentEd. Please pay close attention to your email and check your junk/spam folders to avoid missing timely messages. 

• Initial screenings will take place at the building or departmental level. Next steps include a live interview.
• Upon a clean reference check, you will be tentatively offered the position and a salary pending submission of any remaining documentation, including clearances. 
• Please note: Clearances must be less than one year old at the time of hire. 
• Candidates who have accepted positions will receive an email from PowerSchool Unified Talent with an onboarding checklist to complete.

Salaries for members of the Collective Bargaining Unit, the Kennett Education Association (KEA), follow the guidelines of the contract, with exceptions for critical needs positions which are agreed upon each year by KEA and KCSD. 

Salaries for other positions are based on the successful candidate’s experience in the role, prevailing wage within the industry, and comparable positions within the District.

The District offers an employer-sponsored medical, prescription, dental and vision plan. Plans offered include:

Medical and Prescription

Independence Blue Cross (Personal Choice Option C4-F3-02)

SwiftMD is Available for employees that participate in the district medical plan   Code: KCSD21

Dental

Delta Dental of PA

Vision

Vision Benefits of America

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Optional Medical FSA/Dependent Care

Employees may also opt to have wages deferred for the purpose of paying medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. If an employee participates in this program, wages will be withheld from their paycheck and will be used to reimburse them for incurred medical and/or dependent care expenses.

KCSD employees may choose to waive their medical insurance if receiving coverage elsewhere.

The District offers an employer-sponsored retirement plan via the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System (PSERS) with an employee contribution. In addition, employees may choose to make pre-tax contributions to a 403(b) personal investment account.

The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is a governmental, cost-sharing, multiple-employer, defined benefit pension plan to which the school employers contribute. A defined benefit plan guarantees you a monthly lifetime benefit based on your age, final average salary, and years of credited service after you reach a certain combination of age and/or service. The members eligible to participate in PSERS include all full-time public school employees, part-time salaried public school employees, and part-time public school employees who render at least 80 days or 500 hours of service yearly in any of the approximately 700 school employers throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PSERS

At KCSD, paid time off varies by employee group and includes sick, personal and vacation time as well as paid holidays. 

At KCSD, tuition reimbursement varies by employee group and includes up to 12 credits per year with superintendent approval.

The District offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Health Advocate to all employees and their immediate family members. The EAP supplies a wide range of support for personal and/or professional challenges that affect performance. Health Advocate is available 24/7 at 1-877-240-6863.

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 requires the District to offer employees and their families the opportunity for a temporary extension of health coverage at group rates in certain instances where coverage under the plans would otherwise end. If an employee is covered by any of the District’s group health plans, they have a right to choose this continuation of coverage if they lose such coverage because of a reduction in hours of employment or the termination of employment (for reasons other than gross misconduct on the part of the employee).

The law requires that the employee, their spouse or their dependent children, where applicable, have the option to elect continuation coverage for a period shown below:

Continuation of coverage will be at the request and expense of the individual(s) affected by the loss of coverage.

The law also provides that continued coverage for the employee may be terminated prior to the expiration of the 18-month or 36-month period, only under the following circumstances:

• Abolition of all health plans provided to any employee, 
• Failure to pay premium or 
• Covered under another health plan upon reemployment, remarriage or attainment of Medicare eligibility.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 requires the District to offer up to 12 weeks of Family and Medical Leave to employees who have been employed by the District for at least 12 months and who had at least 1,250 hours of service with the District during the previous 12-month period prior to the commencement of the leave. 

The District will grant FMLA leave for any of the following reasons: 

• Birth, adoption or foster placement of a child with the employee (leave for this purpose must end within one year after the birth or placement); 
• Caring for a spouse, parent or child due to a serious health condition; 
• Serious health condition of the employee; or
• A condition that would make the employee unable to perform regular job functions.

For additional information:

KCSD’s Policy on Family and Medical Leaves (No. 335)

KCSD employees injured while working must report the injury to their direct supervisor and contact Sandy Caldwell in the HR office.

Worker’s Compensation Packet

Worker’s Comp Physician Panel