About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you provide instruction and manage the learning environment when a classroom teacher is absent. You will work within the West Branch Area School District to ensure continuity for students. This role involves daily reassignment based on the needs of the district, schools, and individual classrooms. Participants in this program may work up to 180 days per school year, with a limit of 10 consecutive days for the same teacher.
What you'll do#
- Report to the office upon arrival to check in and review daily plans and schedules.
- Continue the primary teacher's lesson plans and curriculum.
- Deliver instructional activities to individual students or small groups.
- Provide instruction to special needs children within the classroom.
- Oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
- Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding school personnel and student information.
- Conduct yourself politely and professionally with staff and building administrators.
- Perform other curriculum-related or required classroom duties.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a college or university located in Pennsylvania.
- Completion of 60 or more semester hours, with 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) less than 5 years old.
- Act 71 PA Suicide Prevention Clearance.
- Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray less than 90 days old.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 verification.
- Contact information for all current and past employers where you had direct contact with children.
Location & details#
- Location: Morrisdale, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time substitute.
- 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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