About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you serve as a vital link in the educational process by maintaining classroom continuity when a teacher is absent. You will work within the Curwensville Area School District, helping to ensure that lesson plans are executed and the learning environment remains stable. Participants in this program 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 schedules.
- Execute instructional activities for individuals or small groups based on provided lesson plans.
- Manage classroom behavior, including during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
- Provide instruction to special-needs children within the classroom.
- Maintain efficient classroom management and protect school facilities, equipment, and students.
- Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards regarding school personnel and information.
- Interact politely and professionally with administrators and staff.
- Perform additional duties as required by the curriculum or school needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at an accredited Pennsylvania college or university.
- Completion of 60 or more semester hours.
- Proof of enrollment and credit hours earned.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (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.
- 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 and current employers where you had direct contact with children.
- Physical ability to sit or stand for long periods, lift 15-35 pounds, and move items up to 30 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Grampian, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, substitute.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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