About the role#
This position is for individuals currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university. As an Act 86 substitute teacher, you will provide instruction and manage the learning environment when a classroom teacher is absent. You may work a maximum of 180 days in a school year, with a limit of 10 consecutive days for the same teacher. This role is on-site and involves daily reassignment based on school district needs.
What you'll do#
- Report to the office upon arrival to check in and review daily plans and schedules.
- Deliver instruction to individual students or small groups following existing lesson plans.
- Provide instruction to special-needs students 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 reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain efficient classroom management and conduct yourself professionally with staff and administrators.
- Carry out additional teacher curriculum or duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university with at least 60 completed semester 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) 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 current and past employers where you had direct contact with children.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, lift 15-35 pounds, move items up to 30 pounds, and quickly trail a student who elopes.
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, rolling term.
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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