About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you manage the learning environment in the absence of the classroom teacher. You report to the principal or their designee and follow established lesson plans to ensure continuity for students. 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#
- Check in at the office upon arrival to review daily schedules and plans.
- Follow lesson plans and conduct instructional activities for individual students or small groups.
- Provide instruction to students with special needs.
- Oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and throughout activity periods.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards regarding school personnel and student information.
- Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and school facilities.
- Perform additional classroom or curriculum-related duties as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- At least 60 earned semester credit hours.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) less than 1 year old.
- Clean Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) less than 1 year old.
- Clean FBI Criminal History Record less than 1 year old.
- Child Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) completed less than 5 years ago.
- Act 71 PA Suicide Prevention clearance.
- TB test or chest x-ray completed less than 90 days ago.
- Contact information for all current and past employers where you worked with children.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 purposes.
- Physical 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: Elk County, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time substitute role.
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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