HUMAN RESOURCES

Department Overview

The Department of Human Resources provides an array of support services to applicants and Reading School District staff members at all levels of the organization.

Reading School District is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on its recruitment and selection procedures and processes. HR is instrumental in posting and advertising for open positions; the collection, screening, and processing of application packets; facilitating the interview process, and responding to applicant inquiries. Our goal is to attract qualified applicants who will enhance the educational program for the District’s almost 18,000 students.

HR serves as a resource center for the District’s almost 2,000 employees represented by six separate unions and two professional organizations. HR serves as the first point of contact for all employee and labor relations issues with specific emphasis on contract interpretation and implementation; comprehensive, confidential investigations; and compliance with local, state, and federal employment and labor law. HR has an “open door” policy and encourages staff members to contact the Department as a first-line resource for questions related to their employment. Examples of services that HR specifically coordinates and/or facilitates for staff members include, but is not limited to, the self-insured medical benefits program, the Employee Assistance Program, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, absence request processing, certification, tuition reimbursement, and personnel file review.

For more information on the Department of Human Resources or if you have specific questions regarding employment opportunities or benefits available to you as a Reading School District employee, please contact the staff members listed below.

human resources team

Human Resources Staff

Dr. April Halligan-Rostek
Director of Human Resources
484-258-7002

Linda Pelker
Professional Staff
HR Generalist
484-258-7011

Cristina Raimondi
Professional Staff
HR Generalist
484-258-7007

Andrea Ambrus

Support Staff: AFSCME & RESPA
HR Generalist
484-258-7010

Celeste Smith

Support Staff: Teamsters & SSOs
HR Generalist
610-921-4900

Keanniry Fernandez-Morales
Support Staff: Food Service & Athletics
HR Generalist
610-921-4900

Yulissa Lopez
Support Staff: Tuition Reimbursement Process
HR Generalist
610-921-4900

Crystal Lynch

Attendance & Leave Specialist
484-258-7008

Employment opportunities Click here to see a list of all available jobs

Substitutes Needed

Substitute Teachers and Nurses 

Substitute teaching is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Reading School District partners with Kelly Education, a leading provider of substitute teachers to school districts across the U.S to manage our substitute program. To learn more or apply for substitute teacher positions at Reading School District, please contact Kelly Education by completing the Inquiry Form below and a recruiter will follow up with you.  Have questions, call 800-991-5157, Option 2. 

Are you or someone you know interested in a position?  Kelly Education Inquiry Form

Recruitment

To discuss recruitment or job fair opportunities for professional staff, please contact HR Generalist Cristina Raimondi at 484-258-7007. To discuss recruitment or job fair opportunities for support staff, please contact HR Generalist Andrea Ambrus at 484-258-7010.