Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Elem Teacher

SWIFTWATER ELEMENTARY CTR; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocono Mountain School District in Swiftwater, PA seeks a Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten) for the second semester (late January to early June). Candidates must hold or be eligible for a PA Instructional Certificate and demonstrate strong academics, references, and current educational knowledge.

Starting date is immediate. Applications must be submitted electronically with all required documents, including letters of recommendation, teaching certificate, transcripts, and

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in the appropriate area.
• Strong academic record and educational references.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current educational research.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term substitute elementary instruction for Kindergarten.
• Cover the second semester (approximately January 22 - June 3).
• Participate in interviews and meet local requirements as part of selection.

Education

PA Instructional Certificate

Job description

Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Elem Teacher

Pocono Mountain School District SWIFTWATER ELEMENTARY CENTER - SWIFTWATER, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5956278

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Vacancy Notice

The Pocono Mountain School District wishes to inform you of the following postedLong-term substitute position (LTS) for the second semester of the 26-27 school year (approximately January 22 - June 3).

• LTS Elementary Teacher - Kindergarten
  • SEC

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in the appropriate area. The selected candidate will provide evidence of a strong academic record, excellent educational references and related experience, be able to demonstrate knowledge of current educational research, and successfully complete a series of interviews along with meeting all local requirements.

Applications from qualified individuals interested in the above position must submit electronically to Dr. Courtney Burrus, Chief Human Resources Officer, via the applicant tracking system. A cover letter expressing interest in this position along with a resume should be submitted with the application document. Please use the electronic upload sections available.

Only complete application packets will be considered. A complete packet for external applicants includes:

• PA Standard Teaching Application;
• Letter of Interest;
• Resume;
• Three current Letters of Recommendation (within one year);
• Copy of Teaching Certificate;
• Copy of college/university transcripts.

Internal candidates (FULL-TIME PMSD EMPLOYEES) need only submit a current resume and letter of interest electronically to Dr. Courtney Burrus, Chief Human Resources Officer, via the applicant system to be considered complete.

The successful candidate will be required to provide the following documents: Act 34 PSP Criminal Record Check, Act 114 FBI Criminal History Check, Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance, and the Act 24/82 PDE 6004 form.

Posted:10/26/2026

Expires:11/6/2026

The Pocono Mountain School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion and hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $63,650 Substitute

Contact Information

• Jeremy Sawicki
• PO Box 200
• Swiftwater, Pennsylvania 18370
• Phone: [phone] X80432
• Email: [e-mail]