About the role#
This position is for individuals participating in the Prospective Substitute Teacher Program (PA Act 86). As a substitute teacher, you provide instruction and manage the learning environment when the classroom teacher is absent. You will report to the principal or their designee at your assigned location. Participants 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 plans and schedules.
- Follow the duties and lesson plans outlined by the classroom teacher or school administration.
- Maintain ethical behavior and keep information about school personnel confidential.
- Oversee student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, and during activity periods.
- Conduct instructional activities for individual students or small groups.
- Provide instruction to students with special needs within the classroom.
- Take precautions to protect students, school equipment, and facilities.
- Maintain efficient classroom management and conduct yourself professionally with staff.
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 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) 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.
- Two valid forms of identification for I-9 verification.
- Contact information for all past and current 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 follow a student who elopes.
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: Pennsylvania, United States.
- 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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