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Human Resources

Welcome to the Human Resources Department

Job opportunities in the WCASD

Over 12,000 students attend the West Chester Area School District. Employees come to the District through the Human Resources Department, which posts vacancies, processes applications, and interviews candidates in cooperation with other members of the administrative staff. As an employee of the West Chester Area School District, there will be times that you need assistance from the Human Resources Department but are unsure who to contact. Please use the guide below to connect with the appropriate staff member or dial extension 1005.
Please review important Title IX Regulation updates.

Human Resources Team

Director of Human Resources

Jeff Ulmer
Dr. Jeffrey G. Ulmer
484-266-1006
Collective Bargaining Agreements
Conclusion of Service/Retirement Process
Counseling Support
Department Supervision
Employee Misconduct
Employment Offers
Interactive Meetings
Investigations
Recruiting Efforts
Sabbatical Leave

Human Resources - Lead Generalist

Amelia Pumala
Amelia Pumala
484-266-1012
Act 48 - Troubleshooting
Act 168  
Counseling Support  
Hiring/Employment Process
Hiring of Teaching & Admin Staff
Induction Program
Interview Support
Level 1 Compliance
Preparation Level Change  
Recruiting Efforts
Supplemental Contracts  
TalentEd Workflow Management  
Tuition Reimbursement  
Vector Solutions - Teachers & Admin  

Human Resources Specialist

Bianca Barnes

Bianca Barnes
484-266-1205
Act 168
Clearances Tracking
Counseling Support
I-9  
Input & Badge Back Up
Interview/Hiring Support
Kelly Services Invoicing
License Compliance
Onboarding Meetings
PA-ETEP Entry
Recruiting Efforts
Senior Tax Reduction Incentive Volunteer Exchange Program Management
Summer School Hiring Support
Vector Tracking - FALL

Benefits Specialist

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Mark Pontzer

Mark J. Pontzer, Esq.
484-266-1049
Act 48 & 45 Tracking Hours
Additional Access Requests
CES, MWR, CareerLink Reports
Compensation Information
Counseling Support
Criminal Checks
Evaluation Process/PA-ETEP
Instructional Assistant Professional Development
Level 2 Teaching Certification Process
Permitting of Substitutes
Recruiting Efforts
Teacher Certification Information
Tenure Tracking/Letters
Title IX Coordinator

Human Resources - Generalist

Emily Cardow

Emily Cardow
484-266-1008
Act 168
AESOPCounseling Support
ESY/JumpStart
Hiring of Support, NBS, and Service Support Staff
Interview Support
Job Description & Database
Recruiting Efforts
Summer School Hiring Lead
Supplemental Contracts
Vector Solutions - Support, Service Support, NBS

Staffing Personnel Assistant

Karen Zaleta
 

Karen Zaleta
484-266-1007
Address/Name Change
Board reports
Counseling Support
Employment Verification
Input of New Employees
Legal File Copying
New/Replacement ID Badge
Personnel Committee Reports

Recruiting Efforts

Substitute Service

Kelly Education
1-800-991-5157, Option 2
Substitute Service/AESOP