About the role#
The Act 86 Substitute Teacher program allows students currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program to gain classroom experience. Participants work in school districts to provide instruction and manage the learning environment when a regular teacher is absent. You may work a maximum of 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.
- Execute instructional activities and lesson plans for individuals or small groups.
- Provide instruction to special needs students within the classroom.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and in other school settings.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding school personnel and student information.
- Protect students, equipment, and school facilities.
- Maintain professional conduct with staff and administrators.
- Perform additional classroom or curriculum duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Pennsylvania teacher preparation program at a college or university.
- At least 60 earned semester hours.
- Valid Pennsylvania clearances (Act 34, Act 151, and FBI Criminal History) less than 1 year old.
- Child Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) less than 5 years old.
- Act 71 Suicide Prevention clearance.
- A TB test or chest X-ray less than 90 days old.
- Contact information for all past employers where you had direct contact with children.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 verification.
- Physical ability to sit or stand for long periods, lift 15-35 pounds, move items up to 30 pounds, and trail a student who elopes.
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: 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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