About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you play a key role in the educational process by maintaining the learning environment when a classroom teacher is absent. This role is part of the Prospective Substitute Teacher Program, which allows participants to work up to 180 days in a school year. You will work on-site at the Moshannon Valley Area School District.
What you'll do#
- Report to the school office upon arrival to check in and review daily plans.
- Follow and execute the primary teacher's lesson plans and curriculum.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods, and other school settings.
- Provide instruction to individual students, small groups, and special needs children.
- Maintain ethical behavior and keep school personnel information confidential.
- Ensure the safety of students, equipment, and facilities by taking reasonable precautions.
- Interact politely and professionally with staff members and administrators.
- Handle other classroom-related duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a teacher preparation program at a Pennsylvania college or university.
- Completion of at least 60 semester hours of college credit.
- Proof of enrollment and credit hours.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34).
- Clean Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151).
- Clean FBI Criminal History Record.
- 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 taken within the last 90 days.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 purposes.
- Contact information for all past and current employers where you had direct contact with children.
Location & details#
- Location: Houtzdale, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- 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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