About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you provide instruction and manage the learning environment when a classroom teacher is absent. This role is part of the Prospective Substitute Teacher Program, which allows participants to work up to 180 days in a school year. You will report directly to the school office upon arrival to review daily schedules and plans.
What you'll do#
- Continue the primary teacher's lesson plans and curriculum.
- Oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and during activity periods.
- Deliver instruction to individual students or small groups.
- Support students with special needs within the classroom.
- Maintain ethical behavior and keep school personnel information confidential.
- Take precautions to protect students, school equipment, and facilities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or principal.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- Completion of at least 60 semester hours.
- Proof of enrollment and credit hours.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) less than 1 year old.
- Clean Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) less than 1 year old.
- Clean FBI Criminal History Record less than 1 year old.
- Child Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) completed within the past 5 years.
- Act 71 PA Suicide Prevention Clearance.
- TB test or chest x-ray completed within the past 90 days.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 processing.
- Contact information for all past and current employers where you had direct contact with children.
Location & details#
- Location: Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About ESS
ESS manufactures non-lithium energy storage systems. The company serves utilities, businesses, and critical infrastructure operators. It focuses on flow battery technology for renewable energy integration and high-power applications. Founded in 2011, the firm maintains its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. It employs approximately 310 people.
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