DIVERSITY & EQUITY IN EDUCATION
2020-21 Campaign Partner
About Us
Abington School District is a medium-sized, suburban, public school district that serves: the Borough of Rockledge and Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission:
Building upon the historical and culturally diverse roots of our community and its proud traditions, and recognizing the uniqueness of each student, the Abington School District promotes excellence as our standard and achievement as the result.
Vision:
Abington Schools will be 21st Century, state-of-the-art, innovative learning environments. Promoting student excellence, achievement, and academic exploration will ensure our students are prepared for the nation’s fastest-growing industries, and motivate the next generation of global leaders for the challenges of the future.
Our Culture, Diversity & Equity
The Abington Board of School Directors recognizes the importance of diversity and of having qualified minority and under-represented classes of professionals in administrative, teaching, extra duty positions, and support employee positions. To this end, the Board of School Directors establishes this policy of Equal Employment to ensure that all recruitment, placement, compensation, training, and promotions are nondiscriminatory and are based upon individual merit, ability, and performance. All personnel actions and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or religion. The District will undertake measures to recruit minority and disabled applicants and other classes.
Our Recruitment
Abington School District provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision program, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Employees receive a general orientation to the Abington School District upon employment. A comprehensive employee benefits overview is offered to each employee upon hire or at the conclusion of the probationary period, if applicable. The Office of Human Resources is available to all employees for continuing support throughout employment.
Our Employment Policy
Equal Opportunity Employer
Abington School District is committed to complying fully with all Federal and state laws banning discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or religion with regard to instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and employment practices. Any person who believes himself or herself to be a victim of discrimination by the school district should refer the matter to the attention of the building principal or area supervisor. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily, it should be brought to the attention of the Superintendent of Schools.
Human Recourse Mailing Address:
970 Highland Avenue Abington, PA 19001
Human Recourse Email Address:
Human Recourse Phone Number:
215-881-2509
