The Office of Human Resources of the Spring-Ford Area School District is dedicated to providing excellent personnel services by assisting the District’s schools and departments in hiring and retaining the best qualified applicants. We are responsible for all aspects of personnel relations from the time of hire through to retirement or resignation. More specifically, the Office of Human Resources assures compliance with employment laws and mandates, handles labor relations and collective bargaining issues, develops staffing recommendations, and administers all facets of the employee fringe benefit program. Our department procedures support the implementation of the District's plan of achievement by providing optimal service and support to meet the collective needs of our students, staff and community.
Please note that the district will only accept applications for posted positions through our on-line application process. You may go to the Spring-Ford Area School District's Employment page to review and apply to current employment opportunities.
Welcome to Spring-Ford
COMMUNITY
Welcome to Spring-Ford, welcome home!
Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) is located in the western central portion of Montgomery County and in the eastern central section of Chester County. The district is comprised of the Townships of Limerick and Upper Providence and the Boroughs of Royersford and Spring City. The district is approximately twenty miles northwest of Philadelphia, PA, twenty-five miles south of Reading, Pennsylvania, and five miles north of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The district has a combined land area of 44.4 square miles, and the 2020 US Census population of the district is 50,990, compared to 47,368 in 2010 and 36,483 in 2000.
The growing community of approximately 50,990 straddles the route 422 bypass and offers the best of both a small-town atmosphere and proximity to metropolitan attractions. The district is characterized by small towns, suburban neighborhoods and rural areas. The location offers easy access to the cultural appeal of Philadelphia, as well as the warmth and nurturing feel of suburban America.
- Limerick Township
- Upper Providence Township
- Royersford Borough
- Spring City Borough
- Montgomery County
SFASD's Surrounding Cities and Towns
The location of the district provides residents with many employment opportunities in neighboring communities and in the major employment centers of the Delaware Valley.
These include the City of Philadelphia (35 minutes), Valley Forge and King of Prussia Industrial Parks (10 minutes), the City of Reading (20 minutes) and the Great Valley Corporate Center (20 minutes).
IMPACT
"Being nominated as a recipient of a Senior Impact Award is always such an honor and a joy. The event allows me to reconnect with former students and grants me the opportunity, before they graduate, to let them know that their lives have impacted mine, also.” - Linda Valloor
The way a student interacts with a teacher, school counselor, principal, instructional assistant, secretary, or any trusted adult can have a lasting impact. As a Spring-Ford employee, you can make an impact on the life of a student. Since 2006, we've recognized this special bond by honoring individuals, nominated by graduating seniors, who have been instrumental in making an impact on their educational experience. This individual may be anyone who is presently or was previously associated with the Spring-Ford Area School District in any capacity. This the Senior Impact Award is given to everyone who is nominated based on the feedback provided by the senior as to how this individual has impacted his/her life while a student of Spring-Ford Area School District.
Substitutes Needed! We're excited to work with Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and Nurses.
If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher or substitute instructional assistant for the Spring-Ford Area School District, please contact The Substitute Teacher Service (STS) at 1-800-357-SUBS (7827) or apply online at thesubservice.com.
- Teacher Substitute Rate: $140/day (1-20), $170 (21+)
- Instructional Assistant Substitute Rate: $16/hour
If you are interested in becoming a substitute nurse for the Spring-Ford Area School District, please contact General Healthcare Resources (GHR) at ghresources.com.
- Nurse (R.N.) Substitute Rate: $33.00/hour
BENEFITS
Spring-Ford offers a competitive benefits package for 10-month and 12-month staff including:
- Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Did you know that Spring-Ford health insurance plans offer free Nutrition Counseling packages?! It's true! Employees can also submit for eligible gym memberships, virtual fitness apps, and approved weight management programs like WW or Noom.
- Spring-Ford also offers voluntary benefits for employees through payroll deduction such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability plans, Tax Shelter Annuity Plans 403(b), and additional plans offered through AFLAC.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Many individuals are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Please check with the Office of Human Resources before making plans to continue your degree advancement plans.
GET STARTED
Ready to join our team? We are pleased to accept employment applications for all positions electronically. Our easy to use, secure online application system assures that your application has been received by the district for review. In addition, you may visit the site and review your application and its status at any time.
The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran’s status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources) 857 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA, or at 610-705-6000 ext. 6124. Please refer to Board Policy No. 103 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation/Employment/Contract Practices.
Human Resources Contacts
Elizabeth Leiss, Director of Human Resources
610-705-6124
Sydney Wiesner, Assistant Director of Human Resources
610-705-6208
610-705-6218
Susan Saylor, Administrative Assistant
610-705-6217
Kimberly Magers, Administrative Assistant
610-705-6042
TITLE IX
The Spring-Ford Area School District affirms that no person shall, on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, age, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran's status or genetic information be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity. In addition, no person shall, on any of these bases, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, or consideration, or selection therefore, whether full-time or part-time, under any educational program or activity operated by the school district. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Complaints or questions regarding nondiscrimination in school, classroom, and/or employment practices should be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator (Director of Human Resources)
Spring-Ford Area School District
857 S. Lewis Road
Royersford, PA
Phone: 610-705-6000 ext. 6124.
Refer to Board Policy No. 103 and Board Policy No. 104 for further information about the district's Nondiscrimination in Participation, Employment, Contract Practices.Ready to learn more? Click here to review Title IX ATIXA training materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is sexual harassment?
A. Sexual harassment means conduct based on sex and can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. It can also include offensive remarks, pictures, or descriptions about a person’s sex.
Q. What do I do if I am being sexually harassed or a friend of mine is being sexually harassed?
A. Tell a trusted adult what is happening. A trusted adult can be a teacher, coach, school counselor, principal, or school staff member, as well as a parent or other family member.
Q. What happens if I tell my teacher that I am being sexually harassed?
A. Your teacher will make sure that you are safe and will contact the principal. All allegations of sexual harassment are taken very seriously and are investigated.
Q. What happens in the investigation?
A. The principal will ask you to write a statement – what happened, when did this occur, where did this occur, were there any witnesses, and who was the harasser? You will also be asked what type of resolution you would like as a result of your report.
If the harassment is severe and includes assault, violence, and/or stalking, the police will be contacted as well.
Q. Will the accused know that I made the complaint?
A. Yes, and they have the opportunity to respond to the complaint during the investigation process.
Q. Does the principal talk to everyone named in my statement?
A. Yes. The principal must do due diligence in investigating the allegation and will interview and take statements from witnesses and the harasser.
Q. Will my parent(s) be contacted?
A. Yes, the principal will contact your parent(s) to let them know of your report.
Q. What if I have class/am on the same bus/or on the same team/sport/club as my harasser?
A. The principal will work with you to keep you safe. If you are not comfortable being around the harasser, the principal will work to separate you from them.
Q. Will I be told how the person I am accusing of harassment was disciplined?
A. No, you will not. However, if the harassment continues after the initial allegation was addressed, you should either go to your school counselor, principal or contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator.
Q. Where may I learn more about unlawful harassment?
A. Under “School Board” on the district website, click on Board Policies. In the upper right corner of the Board Docs page, click on Policies. Policy 103: Discrimination/Title IX Affecting Students
Spring-Ford Policies
General Resources
Pennsylvania's Department of Education's Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
United States Office of Civil Rights
Spring-Ford Board Policy No. 103 -Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Students
Spring-Ford Board Policy No. 103.1 - Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students with Disabilities
Spring-Ford Board Policy No. 104 - Discrimination/Title IX Sexual Harassment Affecting Staff
Complaints or questions regarding nondiscrimination in school, classroom, and/or employment practices should be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator.
Elizabeth Leiss
Title IX Coordinator - Director of Human Resources
857 S. Lewis Road
Royersford, PA
Phone: 610-705-6000 ext. 6124
TiC Final Rules
Consolidated Appropriations Act Transparency In Coverage link
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rules (TiC Final Rules) require group health plans and health insurance issuers to disclose on a public website detailed pricing information in three separate machine-readable files (MRFs). Specifically, the following information must be disclosed:
• First file: In-network provider negotiated rates for covered items and services (the “In-network Rate File”);
• Second file: Historical payments to and billed charges from out-of-network providers (the “Allowed Amount File”); and
• Third file: In-network negotiated rates and historical net prices for covered prescription drugs (the “Prescription Drug File”)—this particular MRF requirement is delayed until further notice.
The files must be publicly available and accessible free of charge without any restrictions.