About the role#
As a substitute teacher under the Prospective Substitute Teacher Program (Act 86), you will manage the classroom environment and provide instruction when the regular teacher is absent. You will follow existing lesson plans to ensure continuity for students. This role requires flexibility, as you may be reassigned based on the daily needs of the BLaST IU School District.
What you'll do#
- Report to the school office upon arrival to review daily schedules and plans.
- Execute lesson plans for individual students or small groups.
- Oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and in other school settings.
- Provide instruction to special needs students within the classroom.
- Maintain ethical standards and student confidentiality.
- Protect students, facilities, and school equipment.
- Interact professionally with staff and building administrators.
- Perform additional classroom or curriculum duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- At least 60 earned semester hours.
- Proof of enrollment in an accredited teacher preparation program.
- 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 past employers involving direct contact with children.
- Ability to perform essential functions, including the physical ability to quickly trail a student who elopes and use office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Towanda, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Program Limits: Participants may work a maximum of 180 days per school year and no more than 10 consecutive days for the same teacher.
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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