Anticipated Long-Term Substitute Guidance Counselor

Shippensburg Area School District; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shippensburg Area Senior High School in Shippensburg, PA seeks an anticipated long-term substitute Guidance Counselor. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Pennsylvania certification, with duties centered on guiding students to achieve academic and personal success.

The position emphasizes knowledge of Pennsylvania standards, collaboration with families, and adherence to district policies. The incumbent will join a team dedicated to student development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Pennsylvania Certification in related field required.
• Alternatives to above qualifications may be considered as approved by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of Pennsylvania's Academic Standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students and how to direct instruction accordingly.
• Set instructional goals aligned with content standards and high expectations.
• Utilize resources and technology available through the school/district.
• Design instructional plans with appropriate sequence and accommodations.
• Reflect on teaching to improve instruction and outcomes.
• Assess student learning with appropriate assessments tied to goals.
• Maintain clear expectations for student achievement and quality of work.
• Ensure equitable learning opportunities and responsive teaching.

Skills

Content knowledge

Pedagogy

Instructional design

Assessment alignment

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Pennsylvania Certificate in related field

Board-acceptable alternative qualifications

Job description

Anticipated Long-Term Substitute Guidance Counselor JobID: 1788

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Long Term Substitute
• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
• Location:
  Shippensburg Area Senior High School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Bachelor's degree in related field
• Pennsylvania Certificate in related field as required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL

To provide student(s) with an appropriate program that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest academic, physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of Pennsylvania's Academic Standards.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of students and how to use this knowledge to direct and guide instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate instructional goals that reflect content standards and high expectations for students.
• Demonstrate reasonable awareness of resources, materials, and technology available through the school or district or professional organizations.
• Demonstrate appropriate instructional design in which plans for various elements are partially aligned with the instructional goals and have a recognizable sequence with some adaptations for individual student needs.
• Demonstrate appropriate reflection on teaching and learning to enhance instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessments of student learning mostly aligned to the instructional goals and partially adapted as needed for student needs.
• Demonstrate reasonable and clear expectations for student achievement with reasonable value placed on the quality of student work.
• Demonstrate reasonable attention to equitable learning opportunities for students.
• Demonstrate appropriate interactions between teacher and students and among students.
• Demonstrate effective classroom routines and procedures resulting in little or no loss of instructional time.
• Demonstrate clear standards of conduct and highly effective management of student behavior.
• Demonstrate safe and adequate organization of physical space, to the extent it is under the control of the teacher that provides accessibility to learning and to the use of resources, materials and technology.
• Demonstrate adequate communication of procedures and clear explanations of content.
• Demonstrate adequate use of questioning and discussion strategies that encourage many students to participate.
• Demonstrate reasonable engagement of students in learning and adequate pacing of instruction.
• Demonstrate adequate feedback to students on their learning.
• Demonstrate adequate use of informal and formal assessments to meet learning goals and to monitor student learning.
• Demonstrate reasonable flexibility and responsiveness in meeting the learning needs of students.
• Demonstrate adherence to school and district procedures and regulations related to attendance, punctuality, and the like.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate compliance with school and district requirements for maintaining accurate records, communicating with families.
• Demonstrate compliance with participating in school and/or district events and school or district professional growth and development opportunities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.