About the role#
As an Act 86 Substitute Teacher, you serve as a vital part of the educational process by maintaining the learning environment when a classroom teacher is absent. You will work within the Clearfield Area School District to deliver lesson plans and ensure curriculum continuity. This position operates on a rolling basis and allows for 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 principal or designee upon arrival to check in and review daily schedules.
- Execute lesson plans for individual students or small groups, including instruction for special needs children.
- Manage classroom behavior and supervise students during lunch, activity periods, and out-of-class settings.
- Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality regarding school personnel and student information.
- Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
- Conduct yourself professionally with staff and building administrators.
- Perform additional classroom or curriculum 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 hours.
- Proof of enrollment and credit hours.
- Clean Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Criminal History Record, all less than 1 year old.
- Valid 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.
- Contact information for all past and current employers where you had direct contact with children.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 purposes.
- 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: Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, substitute.
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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