About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you provide instruction and manage the learning environment when a classroom teacher is absent. You report to the principal or their designee at your assigned location. This role is part of the Prospective Substitute Teacher Program, which allows you to work a maximum of 180 days per school year, with a limit of 10 consecutive days for the same teacher. Permits are eligible for renewal for one additional year.
What you'll do#
- Check in at the office upon arrival to review daily plans and schedules.
- Continue the primary teacher's lesson plan and curriculum.
- Conduct instructional activities for 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.
- Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding school personnel.
- Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Comply with duties outlined by the classroom teacher or school administration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- At least 60 completed semester hours.
- Proof of enrollment and credit hours.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151), and FBI Criminal History Record, all less than 1 year old.
- Child Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) completed within the last 5 years.
- Act 71 PA Suicide Prevention clearance.
- TB test or chest x-ray completed within the last 90 days.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 verification.
- Contact information for current and past employers involving direct contact with children.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, lift 15 to 35 pounds, move items up to 30 pounds, and quickly follow a student who elopes.
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time substitute.
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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