About the role#
The Act 86 Substitute Teacher program allows students currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania teacher preparation program to work in classrooms. Participants may work a maximum of 180 days per school year, with a limit of 10 consecutive days for the same teacher. This role involves managing the learning environment and providing instruction in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
What you'll do#
- Report to the principal or office upon arrival to review daily plans and schedules.
- Execute lesson plans and curriculum as provided by the absent teacher.
- Provide instruction to individual students, small groups, and special needs children.
- Oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
- Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding school personnel.
- Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Perform other curriculum or duty-related tasks as required.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- Completion of at least 60 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) 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 past employers where you had direct contact with children.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, lift 15-35 pounds, and move items up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to quickly trail a student who elopes and use office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Blairsville, Pennsylvania
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- 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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