Grow your career
At the School District of Lancaster, we take great pride in the career growth of our outstanding employees. That’s why we commit time and resources to ensure our professionals have the support they need to achieve and prosper in the field of education. These include:
Advisor/mentor programs
All certificated employees are assigned a dedicated mentor who will provide them with guidance and support in navigating their new role within the District.
We are excited to be launching our brand new Support Staff Advisor program in the
2023-2024 school year. Assigned Advisors will provide support and guidance throughout the employee’s first year in their role.
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We offer a generous tuition reimbursement program that allows up to 12 credits of reimbursement per year and is available to staff upon starting their position.
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We provide annual opportunities for professional learning and career development for all employees, including invited presenters, conference travel, and employee-led programs.
Support Staff to Teacher Pipeline
The District has recently launched our Teacher Pathway program in partnership with Millersville University. Participants selected for the program will enroll in coursework at Millersville that will lead to earning a PA teaching certificate.
Principal Residency program
SDoL educators looking to obtain a principal certification and grow into a school leadership role have the opportunity to participate in a two-year program for on-site development and training under the direction of a veteran school principal.
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The School District of Lancaster is located in a city filled with ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity. Whether you are new to the area or coming home, you’ll find our schools benefit immensely from the wide variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures represented by our students.
We embrace equity, inclusion, and globalmindedness in our mission to prepare students for life in an interconnected world. It all contributes to a vibrant workplace and fosters a close-knit community of educators committed to excellence in urban education.
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We’re looking for highly skilled professionals. That’s why we recognize and reward your relevant work experience by offering credit for up to 10 years.
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or are you fluent in multiple languages? Upon verification, we provide additional compensation for your in-demand skills and expertise.
SDoL takes pride in providing the most comprehensive range of educational services and support for students in the region, including learning support, emotional support, autistic support, and life skills support. We have a high demand for skilled special education teachers and offer:
- Additional pay for those holding the appropriate certification and teaching state-approved Special Education classes
- Case management days – two days per year free of other duties or assignments to allow for
completion of writing IEPs, data collection, or progress monitoring needs - Instructional Program Managers support – an additional resource for collaboration
Your life's work
We want our outstanding employees to grow and advance in the School District of Lancaster for the entirety of their careers. So, we reward our employees with generous retirement benefits for devoting their careers to our students.
Retirement incentives
You may be eligible for retirement benefits upon meeting specified criteria. Incentives include:
- Payout of unused sick days in the form of a non-elective employer contribution to an
applicable 403(b) - District contributions to health insurance premiums
- PSERS retirement options
