About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you help maintain the continuity of education in the Williamsburg Community School District. You will step into classrooms when teachers are absent, ensuring that lesson plans are followed and the learning environment remains stable. This role is designed for students currently in teacher preparation programs who want to gain practical classroom experience. Participants may work up to 180 days per school year.
What you'll do#
- Report to the office upon arrival to check in and review daily schedules.
- Deliver instruction to individual students or small groups based on the primary teacher's lesson plans.
- Provide support and instruction to special needs students within the classroom.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and in other school settings.
- Maintain ethical standards and protect the confidentiality of school personnel and student information.
- Take precautions to safeguard students, equipment, and school facilities.
- Communicate politely and professionally with staff and building administrators.
- Perform additional duties as required to support the classroom curriculum.
What you'll need#
- Proof of enrollment in a Pennsylvania teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university.
- Completion of at least 60 semester hours.
- Clean background clearances, including Pennsylvania Criminal Records (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History (Act 151), and FBI Criminal History, all less than 1 year old.
- Valid Child Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) completed within the last 5 years.
- Act 71 Suicide Prevention clearance.
- A TB test or chest x-ray dated within the last 90 days.
- 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 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: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, substitute position.
- 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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